Kenya’s dairy industry is projected to grow by 53% between 2023 and 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 10%. This surge is expected to generate an additional Ksh 156 billion for farmers, according to a study by the Nourishing Prosperity Alliance: Forage for Animal Growth in East Africa At the heart of this transformation is the NPA-Forage initiative, which is building a commercial marketplace for nutrient-rich, climate-resilient forage crops. Ian Mutua Muthama, Country Lead Technical Manager at NPA-Forage, said the goal is to achieve 16% growth in 2024, 26% in 2025, and a total of 53% by 2028. …
Author: Milcah Lukhanyu
The Kenyan government has launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through enhanced preventive healthcare and to strengthen national health security amid rising health threats. Established under Legal Notice No. 14 of 2022, KNPHI is Kenya’s central hub for disease surveillance, health research, policy coordination, and rapid emergency response. It aims to streamline public health functions, reduce redundancy, and improve Kenya’s capacity to address emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. At the launch, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasised the need for resilient public health institutions to tackle health challenges effectively. He acknowledged the…
The U.S., through the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has allocated nearly $1 million to Tanzania to bolster efforts against mpox (formerly monkeypox). The funding will support mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar in enhancing disease surveillance, early detection, and infection control. Key initiatives include improving cluster detection, strengthening healthcare infection control, and increasing border monitoring to curb mpox spread. The grant will also provide laboratory equipment, support Emergency Operations Centers for better data analysis, and fund public awareness campaigns. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Andrew Lentz emphasised the U.S. commitment to Tanzania’s health resilience, despite recent U.S. policy shifts raising concerns.…
Tanzania has rescinded its ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, a move prompted by successful diplomatic negotiations. Joseph Ndunguru, Director General of the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority, announced the decision, effective immediately, as a step toward resolving recent trade disputes. The restrictions, enacted to safeguard Tanzania’s economic interests, responded to trade barriers imposed by South Africa and Malawi. South African exports like grapes and apples faced curbs, while Tanzania halted fertiliser shipments to Malawi after Malawi restricted Tanzanian goods, including flour, rice, bananas, maize, and ginger. Malawi, reliant on Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port, felt…
Uganda on Saturday officially announced the end of its Ebola outbreak, less than three months after the virus was detected in Kampala on January 30, 2025. This marks the country’s second Ebola outbreak in under three years. Outbreak Overview Cases: 14 total (12 confirmed, 2 probable) Deaths: 4 (2 confirmed, 2 probable) Recoveries: 10 Contacts Monitored: 534 Following the discharge of the last patient on March 15, 2025, Uganda adhered to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 42-day countdown, confirming no new cases before declaring the outbreak over. GOOD NEWS! The current Ebola Sudan Virus Disease outbreak has officially come to…
Kenya is strengthening its digital partnership with Germany, focusing on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), business process outsourcing (BPO), and comprehensive digital transformation. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, met with German Embassy representatives, led by Ambassador Sebastian Groth, at the ministry’s Nairobi headquarters to strategise on these initiatives. Ambassador Groth emphasised the value of international technological collaboration. Cabinet Secretary Kabogo noted, “We discussed avenues to strengthen collaboration through knowledge and experience exchange. The rapid evolution of technology demands continuous benchmarking and innovative idea-sharing.” He highlighted existing Kenya-Germany initiatives and plans to advance discussions…