Fighting corruption with cartoons
Makarao (Swahili slang for “police”) is a popular online animation series that follows the lives and antics of two fictional policemen in Kenya. The stories use sharp humor to focus on the many and often absurd ways policemen, especially traffic police, demand bribes and harass average citizens.
Together with Akina Mama wa Africa (AMWA) and African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), approximately 55 flower farm workers (39 female and 16 male) have been trained as Trainers of Trainers (ToT) under the theme ‘Blossoming Women’s Leadership for Decent Work in the Eastern Africa Horticultural Sector’.
Women in Kenya’s Tharaka Nithi County have been winning! Winning in a field that has been dominated by their male counterparts. Welcome to the world of coffee in Kenya. Kenya’s rise to fame in the global coffee market was fuelled by the production of its blend of coffee. Known for its unique flavor, the country […]
Are you an African innovator looking to shape the future of the African continent? Join Hivos this December when we will be launching the first edition of an exciting new initiative, “African Crossroads.” We are looking for daring entrepreneurs, artists, filmmakers, technologists, designers and futurists who would like to join the community that will be shaping […]
Companies producing and selling fake seeds in Uganda should be named and shamed, a section of farmers in Uganda have proposed. They should similarly be subjected to prohibitive fines and further blacklisted, said the farmers. Farmers were one of many stakeholders taking part in discussion on ways to accelerate access of quality seeds to farmers […]
By Henry Ominde “If you have a voice and a space to speak, then you are authentic” I love the opening quote that explains what LILO Identity is all about: “The hardest journey after all, is becoming less of what others want you to be, and more of what makes you the person you are. It […]
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources in Homa Bay County will spend Ksh10 million to install new solar street lights and which are less prone tom vandalism. The new lights will be installed in areas which have experienced increased cases of street light destruction which has contributed to possible insecurity. Chief Officer Energy and […]
Despite the ground breaking record made by women’s rights globally in recent years, it’s quite appalling that incidences of sexual harassment continue to escalate in the workplace. A vast number of these cases have been meted out on women who unfortunately have had to live with the scarring effect associated with this crime. One year […]
By Sally Akinyi and Sylvia Musalagani Spiralling Censorship Recent times in East Africa have seen countries at the margins of interesting junctures: the arrest and torture of activists such as Bobi Wine in Uganda, sanctions against media in Tanzania and the crumble of media independence in Kenya. These entire commonalities link to a civic space […]
50 years People Unlimited From a journey that spans 50 years ago, Hivos’ history is a remarkable story that was founded on the principles of humanism. Our founders held belief in the fact that; it is possible to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world. This belief is derived from our ethos and DNA: […]
I am pleased to present to you Hivos East Africa’s 2017 annual report. This report presents some of our achievements and highlights in advancing social and environmental justice in the region. In 2017, the East African region witnessed one of the highest economic growth rates in the continent. This unfortunately did not translate to significant […]
Funds set to advance business journalism and market transparency in Africa The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa and the Ford Foundation awarded grants to ten non-governmental organizations across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to advance market transparency, and enhance access to information about business and finance, policies and practices that impact inclusive economic growth and human […]