Sally Parkinson, a 67-year-old former sales and marketing executive, is driving a battle-hardened Land Rover Defender known as the “Kalahari Snail” across sub-Saharan Africa on a solo expedition to raise awareness and funds for wildlife conservation and community projects, according to TimesLIVE. From Spain to the Savanna: The Spark of Adventure After living in Spain … Read more
Kenyan police arrested 355 people and deployed tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday as families of victims from the June 2024 anti-government protests marched to Parliament. Demonstrators demanded transparency in government-promised compensation and justice for the at least 60 individuals killed during police crackdowns on tax-hike protests, according to reports by The Associated Press. Why … Read more
A Crisis of Safety: Why School Arson Remains an Urgent Regional Challenge The recent tragedy at the Utumishi Girls’ Academy serves as a harrowing reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities plaguing boarding schools across East Africa. With 16 lives lost and dozens injured, the focus has shifted from mere grief to a desperate demand for accountability. … Read more
A Recurring Crisis: The Urgent Need for School Safety Reform The recent tragedy at the Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Kenya, where a dormitory fire claimed the lives of at least 16 students, has once again thrust the issue of school safety into the global spotlight. This incident is not an isolated event; This proves part … Read more
The Hidden Toll of the Exotic Pet Trade: A Global Crisis in Transit The recent seizure of over 700 marine animals at Ezeiza International Airport in Argentina serves as a grim window into a burgeoning global crisis. When authorities intercepted this massive shipment—comprising 102 species ranging from vibrant surgeonfish to delicate starfish—they weren’t just stopping … Read more
Youth Leaders Forge New Diplomatic Ties Between Kenya and Indonesia NAIROBI, Kenya — A high-level dialogue held in Nairobi has set the stage for a new era of cross-border collaboration, as young leaders from Kenya and Indonesia gathered to discuss their roles in global transformation. The Indonesia–Kenya Youth-to-Youth Dialogue, themed “Bridging Indonesia and Kenya through … Read more
The Future of Rewilding: Lessons from the Return of the ‘Ghost of the Forest’ The story of the mountain bongo in Kenya is more than just a success story for a single species; it is a blueprint for the future of global conservation. Once nearly erased from the wild, this elusive antelope—characterized by its striking … Read more
The Digital Frontier: Smarter Surveillance and Outbreak Detection The fight against malaria in Kenya is shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. A key driver in this evolution is the integration of digital disease surveillance systems. By leveraging technology, health officials can now detect outbreaks faster and respond with precision. View this post on Instagram … Read more
The Expanding Threat of Dengue Fever: A Global Health Challenge Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, is no longer confined to tropical and subtropical regions. Increasingly, warmer temperatures and rapid urbanization are allowing Aedes mosquitoes to thrive in new areas, expanding the geographical reach of this debilitating illness. Millions are affected annually across Asia, Africa, … Read more
Safari Rally Kenya Hit by Early Stage Cancellation – What Does This Mean for the 2026 WRC Season? The 2026 World Rally Championship’s Safari Rally Kenya got off to a challenging start with the cancellation of Stage 3, Camp Moran, due to deteriorating road conditions following heavy overnight rain. This early disruption raises questions about … Read more