Kenya will plant 20 million trees

Kenya will plant 20 million trees

Deforestation in Kenya – which reached its peak between 1970 and 1990 – represents a serious threat to five highland forests, dubbed “the Water Towers” beacuse of their importance as they’re crossed by the country’s main rivers. Between 2001 and 2014, Kenya lost 8 per cent of its forest cover, an area the size of the US state

Nike under investigation in Kenya for corruption

Nike under investigation in Kenya for corruption

Nike enjoyed an over twenty year contract with the Kenyan athletics federation but after Chinese company Li-Ning made a competitive offer Nike panicked, fearing it would lose it. It renegotiated the agreement and according to this new deal the US-based company would pay honorariums and one-time 500,000 dollars ‘commitment bonuses’, on top of over one

Pope Francis’ visit to Africa is more explosive than a thousand bombs

Pope Francis’ visit to Africa is more explosive than a thousand bombs

From 25 to 30 November, the head of the Catholic Church will be on a mission in the African continent: he will visit Kenya, Central African Republic, and Uganda. It is Pope Francis’ first trip to Africa and the tour has been confirmed despite the recent terror attacks carried out all over the world. Moreover,

Why safe periods help African girls stay in school

Why safe periods help African girls stay in school

Many women find their periods an annoyance. This discomfort is particularly severe for the countless women in developing countries who lack access to menstrual hygiene products. This stops them from going to work, school and respecting their normal daily routine for around 20% of their adult lives.     This situation is made worse by