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Maasai Mara visitors dropped by almost 50% from 420,000 in 2023 to 213,000 in 2025.
The decline is linked to increased higher entry fees, with tourists shifting to cheaper parks like Amboseli and Tanzania’s Serengeti.
In Feb, I shared a platform with @KokiOchieng & @Zippy_okoth to discuss feminism and media safety @africamediafest. I had a great time connecting with journalists, creators & media leaders from all over Africa who unpacked "Resilient Storytelling" theme & the future of media.
The future of media is feminist, safe, and powerful. We are proud that our very own @AMWIK Chairperson, @RobiKOchieng, will be taking the stage at the @africamediafest 2026!
She joins a powerhouse panel for a critical Pan-African Feminist Dialogue:
🎤 Topic: Reclaiming Digital Spaces: Media, Safety, and Power.
In an era where digital spaces define our influence, how do we ensure they remain safe and equitable for African women? Join the conversation and hear from the leaders shaping the narrative.
📍 Where: Nairobi National Museum
🗓️ When: 25–26 February 2026
🎟️ Secure your spot here: https://t.co/GIBobruCff
#AMF2026 #IamAMWIK
#Kenya Says Goodbye to @RailaOdinga. A man who spent decades in the trenches of our democracy, now his final journey ends in Bondo. Whether they called him Baba, Tinga, or Jakom, everyone knew his name. What will his legacy mean for today’s #politics? #RailaTheEnigma
Wangari Maathai was the first female professor in Kenya and the first African woman to be awarded the #NobelPeacePrize. She founded the Green Belt Movement, which led to the planting of millions of trees.
Today we announce the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Kenya becomes the first country in the world to win all Distance Events at the 2025 World Championships.
800m - Lilian Odira
1500m - Faith Kipyegon
3000m steeplechase - Faith Cherotich
5000m - Beatrice Chebet
10,000m - Beatrice Chebet
Marathon - Peres Jepchirchir
Call for Innovations! With support from the @novonordiskfdn and in collaboration with Elrha, we invite applications for innovative solutions to treat or prevent cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in humanitarian settings across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters:
💠 CMDs like diabetes, hypertension & cardiovascular disease are rising across the region.
💠 In humanitarian crises, access to care is often disrupted.
💠 Many solutions exist but remain undocumented and under-recognized.
By identifying and sharing these innovations, we aim to:
✔️ Strengthen evidence for better decision-making.
✔️ Inform global practice.
✔️ Drive commitments from funders and implementers to scale up what works.
📅 Application Deadline: October 3, 2025
For more information, please contact Dr. Shivani Patel at [email protected].
Submit your innovation here: https://t.co/Q1ptAVZwfZ.
#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #HumanitarianInnovation #HumanitarianResearch #CardiometabolicDiseases
@africacdc@wekesah@mangwanavj@gershim_asiki@dennisamollo@doris_omao@dmdiarafa@amveyange@ckyobutungi
At least 9 people killed (source-Kenya Red Cross), about 400 injured (source—Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), and more than 60 arrested across the country (source- Kenya local media) as police and protesters clashed. Photos from the day attached.