African General Counsel Stretch Beyond Legal Roles Amid Rising Demands and Limited Resources

By Editor General Counsel (GCs) across Africa now balance core legal duties with strategic oversight of risk, compliance, ESG, and governance, according to a groundbreaking new report. A 2025 African GC Perspective, the first continent-wide survey of in-house legal leaders, reveals mounting pressures on legal teams as they navigate regulatory complexity with constrained budgets and […]

Africa, Technology

How AI is Shaping Africa’s Media Future at the Africa Media Festival

By Eddah Waithaka As Africa’s media landscape undergoes rapid transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as both a powerful tool and a disruptive force. To examine its impact, the Africa Media Festival, in collaboration with Baraza Media Lab, recently convened a high-level media roundtable titled *“Innovation: AI for Sustainable Media Futures.”* The event brought together […]

Africa, Business

Jacob’s Ladder Africa Showcases Young Innovators in Nairobi’s Green Solutions Exhibition

By Eddah Waithaka Jacob’s Ladder Africa, a prominent continental non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting green solutions and sustainability across the continent, recently held an inspiring exhibition in Nairobi that highlighted the groundbreaking climate innovations of young green entrepreneurs. Throughout the challenge, participants presented a diverse array of innovative projects, each reflecting a unique approach to […]

Non-State Actors in Africa Denounce Ineffective GCF Model for Meeting Africa’s Priorities

Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance raises concerns about the effectiveness of the GCF in addressing the priority needs of African countries. Addressing the media at Sarova Stanley in Nairobi on 7 March 2024, non-state actors in Africa called for a reassessment of the GCF’s approach to funding and supporting climate initiatives on the continent. They stressed the need for […]

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Nairobi Convening Unites Faith and Science in Fight Against Cervical Cancer in Africa

By Eddah Waithaka Cervical cancer is a unique disease with known causes and preventable tools, making it a target for elimination by governments around the world. With a commitment to reach the WHO 90:70:90 targets by 2030, Africa is taking steps towards a cervical cancer-free continent, benefiting most from increased vaccination and screening efforts. From […]

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Ugandan Xenson (Samson Ssenkaaba Unveils His Latest Exhibition Dubbed ‘Olidde Mupipa’)

By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) has unveiled the latest exhibition by renowned Ugandan artist Xenson (Samson Ssenkaaba) entitled ‘Olidde Mupipa’. Ollide Mupipa is derived from the Luganda phrase meaning ‘you have eaten from the barrel’, explores the significance of objects like steel drums and charcoal-burning stoves in East African contexts. Xenson’s […]