“We all must understand that saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, and advancing economic growth are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security, and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all,” said Ban Ki-moon former Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2011. The former Secretary-General further reiterates what most nations are currently facing that, “The global economy is generating pressures as well: rising joblessness, widening social inequalities, and the emergence of new economic powers.” The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
Today, we cannot expect our political leaders to turn us into their responsibility, unless we join hands in implementing the new initiatives that were brought forth by the 2010 Constitution to make a brighter and promising future for the youth, women, and children. August 27, 2010, was a month Kenyans made a great milestone, ushering in a new regime, our country was reborn. It was a real opportunity for us as a nation to forge a forward motion by trying all we can in rebuilding this nation. As we head towards August 8, 2017, we ought to remember that we…
It is a fact that family planning is central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and it is a key factor in reducing poverty.
The African Union joined the global community to observe the “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital”. The day was adopted on 20 December 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to enhance campaigns to raise awareness and educate people about the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as well as to take concrete actions against Female Genital Mutilation.” The AU has adopted legally binding instruments that promote the prohibition of traditional practices that are prejudicial to the health and welfare of young girls and women. Among others, Article 21 of the African Charter on the Rights and…
Global food demand in 2050 is projected to increase by at least 60 percent above 2006 levels, driven by population and income growth, as well as rapid urbanization.
In 2012, findings by info Dev Publication prepared by iHub Research and Research Solutions Africa showed that Kenyan youth spend the biggest portion of their income on mobile phone airtime and trendy clothing. The Mobile Usage at the Base of the Pyramid in Kenya, findings showed that youth aged between 16 and 24 are constantly on their cell phones – texting and surfing the Internet – and send an average of 250 short text messages daily. However, the most interesting bit in the findings is how they sourced for the money as illustrated below the table. It is…