Forest Degradation is Threatening Kenya’s Rift Lakes
The water level at Kenya’s Lake Baringo has been rising gradually. The lake has burst its banks and is submerging houses, schools, hospitals, tourist lodges and highways. Scientists are concerned that the freshwater lake may soon merge with its southern neighbour Lake Bogoria; a saline lake. To understand what’s happening to these Great Rift lakes, we spoke to Dr. William Ojwang’. A freshwater expert with WWF-Kenya.
Oxford Vaccine Hits a Bump as Floods Wreak Havoc in Eastern Africa
South Africa Investigates COVID-19 Corruption Scandal
As South Africa and Kenya begin investigations into corruption allegations surrounding Covid-19 funds, India has banned 118 apps from China and Uganda celebrates a baby boom; a gorilla baby boom.
Why Kenya’s Senate is Fighting Over a Revenue Sharing Formula
That’s the number of times that Kenyan senators have failed to reach an agreement on a formula that would be used to share revenue between the 47 counties. The debate has been marred with controversy and allegations of political under-dealings. But just what is in this new formula? And why has it stirred so much emotion?
Election Jitters in Ivory Coast & Tanzania, U.S police shootings
As another round of #BlackLivesMatter protests hit the U.S, Tanzania’s opposition politicians decried intimidation ahead of October elections. Missed this week’s big stories? Here’s a 3-minute recap #TheWeekin3
Will Africa Get The Coronavirus Vaccine Last?
Mali’s Coup, Belarus Unrest and Kenya’s Revenue Stand-Off
Missed the news? Here is what made headlines around the world this week.
My Mum Died Waiting For Her COVID-19 Results
Martin Ochieng’ is making burial arrangements for his mother who recently died in hospital. He shares his family’s struggle to admit her in a well-equipped hospital and the long wait for her COVID-19 results.This is our full and unedited conversation with Martin.
Caring for a COVID 19 patient at home
Kenyan hospitals are overwhelmed and the state of the economy is not looking good. With the coronavirus pandemic still raging on, are you prepared to care for yourself or someone sick at home?
Flying During the Pandemic
Kenya resumed domestic flights and we sent our creative team to observe how different flying has become during the pandemic. We asked them to vlog their experience and to be as opinionated as possible.
