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  • May 14, 2026

Women in Research in Africa: Shaping Questions, Shaping Evidence

Across sub-Saharan Africa, shifts in research practice are emerging that place greater emphasis on context. Women researchers are frequently at the forefront of these shifts, shaped in part by the conditions under which they work. They are less embedded in well-resourced, standardised research pipelines and more engaged in interface roles between research, practice, and communities. This positioning requires adapting approaches to resource-constrained, dynamic, and often informal systems.

  • March 31, 2026

Agritech Innovation, Financing and Policy in Kenya

The AgriTech Innovation, Financing and Policy workshop, held on 29th January 2026 in Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi, convened key stakeholders across Kenya’s agricultural technology ecosystem, including government officials, startups, funders, and development partners.

  • March 27, 2026

Raising Beds, Raising Voices: Resilience in Mukuru

“Hii ni jua ya mvua”
For any other Nairobian, this is just an ordinary statement, but for a resident of Mukuru, this statement and the heat coming from the sun is a call to quick retrospection. Is my bed raised high enough? Did I remember to put the important documents in the backpack? Will I be out of work by the time it starts to pour?

  • November 27, 2025

After COP30: What’s next for the local community?

As COP 30 came to an end in Belem, Brazil, on 22nd November 2025, one of the critical questions people ask themselves is what’s next for the local community. This year’s COP, termed the “Implementation COP,” clearly indicates that the world is now cognizant that all ambitions must be matched with implementation.

  • November 27, 2025

The Future of Private Mini-Grids in Kenya

The government requires all new mini-grids to comply with the Kenya National Distribution Code to build grid-ready mini-grids. This approach is intended to support long-term planning and prevent duplication of infrastructure. However, this policy has created uncertainty for investors. Developers are unsure what will happen when their systems are integrated into the grid. Without clear protocols for compensation, asset transfer or operational continuity post-integration, investors remain cautious.