Global environment champions are all together calling for urgent measures to scale down air pollution in a bid to maintain a healthy ecosystem on the continent. Nairobi City Wednesday took center stage in Africa’s growing push for clean urban environments as it hosted Day 2 of the Clean Air Forum 2025 at the Safari Park […]
Air quality experts from across Africa and globally will convene in Nairobi this July for the third edition of the CLEAN-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution on the continent. The Forum, held under the theme “Partnerships for Clean Air Solutions,” will run from 15th to 17th July, bringing together air quality
Growing up in Langtan, a quiet town in Plateau State, Nigeria, Wordsmith Nansel Joel never imagined he would one day inspire hundreds of young people across Africa. The odds were stacked against him, limited exposure, no mentors, and an environment that offered few chances to dream big. But against that backdrop, he found a spark
Female filmmakers are changing the narrative in Kenya’s film production. One remarkable example is Fatherhood, a film created entirely by an all female crew. Shot in Kenya, the story explores a rare father and daughter relationship in an African setting, told through the voices and vision of women from across the world. Wanjiku Wahome, the
When Moses Fokuo, a Person With Disability (PWD) who uses a wheelchair, steps out of his home in Kwabenya, Accra, to catch a bus, his journey is often met with frustration. Despite the promises of inclusive public services, the harsh reality is that many transport operators refuse to pick him up. “When I am going
KTDA chairman Chege Kirundi (centre) together with TEA board of Kenya CEO Willy Mutai and KTDA CEO Wilson Muthaura during the launch of the KTDA Farmer First Mantra and commemorative magazine //Photo courtesy Reaffirming its roots and vision towards empowering African tea farmers, the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA) has unveiled a new strategy
Tobacco exposure killed more than 7 million people globally in 2023, according to estimates from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The analysis, drawn from the Global Burden of Disease study and presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, paints a stark picture of rising
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Saturday, 21 June 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to giraffe conservation during national celebrations to mark World Giraffe Day at the historic Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park. The event, organised in collaboration with the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) Kenya, brought together officials, conservation partners, and students from
In a major stride toward digital inclusion and cultural relevance in education, Muna Kalati—a key partner of Africa Feature Network, has officially unveiled a revamped user interface for its educational app. The new design promises a more intuitive and joyful digital learning experience, specifically tailored for African children and their families. The upgrade marks a
An African adage that says, ‘In the place that is difficult, we meet a man,’ has proven its authenticity among the Fulani boys in the Sharo’s Festival, which portrays the Fulani’s culture and their belief system in the matter of “marriage.” Historically, the Fulani people are considered the largest nomadic group in the world. They
