Creation of biodigester markets in Africa is feasible, according to a new analysis from the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with Hivos. With support from the US National Institutes of Health and the Clean Cooking Implementation Science Network; the biogas programmes of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework, an approach that […]
Fewer choices, shrinking diversity and rising food giants They say seeds are the soul of agriculture, a statement that fights to justify some truth but all indications of reality show an uncertain future of seeds. Currently, it is estimated that the world has lost 75 per cent of its crop diversity. A stark reality that […]
Fewer choices, shrinking diversity and rising food giants They say seeds are the soul of agriculture, a statement that fights to justify some truth but all indications of reality show an uncertain future of seeds. Currently, it is estimated that the world has lost 75 per cent of its crop diversity. A stark reality that […]
Food and nutrition security Cash and food crop farming systems have long since existed side by side in Uganda, with land allocated for both. Large corporations primarily take on the large scale production of cash crops such as coffee, cotton, tea, cocoa, tobacco and sugarcane, leaving very few individual ventures. The dualism of the two […]
A report in the Kenyan media last week revealed that a wide range of maize and wheat flour on sale in the country do not have the mandatory levels of nutrients. “Only 28 per cent of maize and wheat flour in supermarkets meet the stipulated standards of micro-nutrient quantities,” stated the study which was conducted […]
As the energy sector is transforming, there is a growing consensus that sustainable energy is a catalyst for achieving most Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): it is crucial for better health, education, jobs, food production and conservation, as well as water use and quality. This transformation involves decentralized solutions that are changing how people interact with each other and […]
Fuels of corruption within the development sector Kenyans have in recent weeks been waking up to revelations of multi-billion-shilling corruption scandals, some of which relate to the safety of consumable products illegally being sold in the local markets. The reports have mainly centered on government ministries and public funded institutions. Truth is that the development […]
Bridging design and climate action The 21st century has seen the rise of some of the most pressing problems witnessed in the globe since the beginning of time. Citizens significantly face barriers that inhibit them from thriving and the environment- is at the brink of extinction where most natural resources are in a serious crisis, […]
Makueni County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to adopt the Open Contracting approach – an effort that will transform its procurement processes in order to fight graft.
In collaboration with Hivos East Africa and the Development Gateway, the new partnership will support the County to develop a viable and sustainable approach for effective procurement processes through data collection, public disclosure of tenders, eradication of corruption in use of public funds and greater transparency and accountability in good governance.
Digital Earth is a six-month fellowship for artists and designers based in Africa or Asia working across a variety of media who would like to investigate our current technological reality. It is a unique research support program that helps experienced artists to reflect, research, experiment and produce work. The fellowship consists of a monthly stipend […]
Pride Month should not be calendar month but a living reality June is often celebrated as Pride Month – a time to celebrate- the diversity of sexualities and gender identities. Most importantly, it is a time to share stories and experiences of persons who identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ). In most […]
While on a flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen, I sat next to a charming middle aged African American lady who just started working as an event planner for a large tech company in San Francisco. During the conversation, I mentioned I was coming back from a conference where I presented a report on Lesbian […]