Kenya’s vital Mau forest under threat
The Mau Forest Complex in Kenya is key to the environmental health of large swathes of not only Kenya but surrounding countries. But over the …
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Africa’s blue economy
The global conference on the Blue Economy held in Nairobi this week highlights the huge contribution of the oceans to sustainable development – but, in …
Theresa May in Africa: “I want the UK to be the G7’s number one investor in Africa”
Theresa May is on her first visit to Africa since she became the British Prime Minister in 2016. She is visiting South Africa, Kenya and …
Kenya: Solai dam disaster ruffles feathers
The Solai dam disaster in Kenya’s Rift Valley, which left scores dead, seems to have finally spurred the government to take action against those whose …
Kenya: Floods everywhere and not a drop to drink
Kenya has been awash with the worst case of flooding for 20 years. Hundreds have died, thousands have been made homeless and there has been …
Rebranding tourism in Africa
Despite its wealth of natural attractions, Africa still only attracts 4.2% of the world’s tourists. Unchallenged negative stereotypes about the continent and an over-reliance on traditional markets …