Dimming the sun could reduce future drought risk in Cape Town – but there’s a catch
Solar geoengineering is highly controversial and is often framed as a stop-gap measure to decrease climate change impacts and buy more time to reduce emissions.
Air pollution
African countries need more air quality data – and sharing it unlocks its benefits
To tackle the problem of poor air quality and its effect on people’s health, it’s necessary to understand how much air pollution people are exposed to. This is achieved through air quality monitoring.
Kampala traffic
How we’re measuring air quality in Kampala – and why it works for African cities
To make matters worse, most of the vehicles in Kampala are pre-owned and, until 2018, the average fleet age was more than 15 years. These vehicles have a faster rate of wear and tear leading to a higher environmental footprint.
Nairobi
The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi
To make matters worse, most of the vehicles in Kampala are pre-owned and, until 2018, the average fleet age was more than 15 years. These vehicles have a faster rate of wear and tear leading to a higher environmental footprint.
covid vaccine
Why it matters that the coronavirus is changing – and what this means for vaccine effectiveness
Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work by training our immune systems to recognize a specific version of the viral spike protein. The version of the spike protein used by the vaccines was designed to match that of the old virus, not that of the B.1.1.7 virus.
AstraZaneca
Why the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global game changer
Despite the Oxford vaccine having lower overall effectiveness than the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines—at least at this interim stage—there are other success factors to consider. Safety is one, and the Oxford vaccine is so far reported to have a good safety record with no serious side-effects.
Truvada
Large Africa study makes important breakthrough in HIV prevention
Scientists from the HIV Prevention Trials Network recently found that a PrEP regimen of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB LA) injections once every eight weeks was better than the daily tablet used for HIV prevention.
Dr Naim Bilal
Dr Naim Bilal: Top 25 CEOs setting the business agenda in 2021
Before joining KBC as MD, Dr Naim Bilal served as the acting director of Information in the Republic under the Ministry of ICT, where he was honoured with a stint as acting PS for the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications in December 2018.
Samantha Siyieyio Kipury
Samantha Siyieyio Kipury: Top 25 CEOs setting the business agenda in 2021
In 2010, at a corner of a 5 square foot open office off Ngong road, 25-year-old Samantha Siyieyio Kipury sat alone, her courage spilling over, filling the empty space around her. Her life had just taken a trajectory that would propel her career in the media industry in Kenya
Dr Habil Olaka: Top 25 CEOs setting the business agenda in 2021
Dr Habil Olaka was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) in October 2010. Since then, Habil has been responsible for the strategic direction of the Association, covering industry advocacy, development and sustainability.