@turkanabasin – Ileret is transforming East African research. Its world-class infrastructure has led to a steady increase in research projects. The beginnings of settled life through farming and animal husbandry are one of a kind.
#TBIleret#ResearchInnovation#EastAfrica
Livestock diseases don’t stop at borders neither should surveillance. In Longido 🇹🇿 , communities + vets use Participatory Disease Search, PDS, to map FMD, PPR, Brucellosis, Anthrax & CBPP.
Outcome? Locally owned control plans, early warnings, and cross-border action with Kenya
Recognizing limited access to land, Mrs. Judy Gaturi Munyoro, identified beekeeping as a sustainable income source , proving that when women thrive, communities prosper.
#NALSAKEmpowers
True empowerment is about providing the tools for self-reliance.
From barbershop kits to industrial refrigerators, equipping our youth and women with the resources to run their own businesses transforms families and strengthens the entire community's economy.
#NALSAKEmpowers
Friday is here. Top bold East African dailies shaping Africa's conversation.
*Why Housing levy will last for many years.
~ Daily Nation
*Why Russia honoured Samia. ~ Daily News
*Merchant digital payment adoption doubles in a year.
~ The Citizen
How do pastoral mobility, land governance and women’s leadership shape biodiversity?
During the #IYRP2026, @FAO is working with local partners in Karamoja 🇺🇬 to generate evidence that supports resilient pastoral systems and women’s empowerment.
📲 https://t.co/XnM7E5iFQK
Outbreaks do not stop at borders, and neither should preparedness.
@Amref_Worldwide is supporting #Ebola preparedness and response efforts in affected and high-risk countries - Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, by strengthening community awareness, surveillance, infection prevention, and diagnostic capacity at points of entry.
Watch @jaqjerry explain why investing in preparedness today is critical to stopping outbreaks before they spread. ⬇️
#Amref4HealthSecurity #HealthSecurity #AmrefEbolaResponse @WHO@AfricaCDC@Amref_Uganda
Today's top stories making headlines in East Africa dailies. Shaping Africa.
Tensions in schools.~Daily Nation
Samia, Putin chart new chapter.~Daily News
Insides Nyamirambo’s basketball talent hub.~The newtimes
Putin hails Samia’s state visit as sign of strong ties.~The Citizen
UNICEF, together with @eu_echo, is rapidly scaling up support for communities affected by the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
🚑 Delivering PPE
💊 Supplying critical medications
👩⚕️ Protecting frontline health workers
👧 Safeguarding children
Health security is economic security.
The ongoing #Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is a reminder that investing in surveillance, workforce development, and preparedness is not optional—it is essential for protecting lives, trade, and economic stability.
Read: A deadly Ebola outbreak in an era of global aid cuts https://t.co/FqSD07YaSS
#EbolaResponse #HealthSecurity #GlobalHealth #AfricaCDC #CorporateAfrica #PublicHealth
The boldest East African dailies shaping today's narrative.
Government says fish project not abandoned, blames funding crunch. ~The Citizen
Local firms, youth, women and persons with disabilities to benefit.~NewVision
Ruto: I allowed US to bring Ebola patients.
~Daily Nation
Approximately 1.7 million Kenyans live with blindness or significant visual impairment, yet up to 80% of cases are preventable or treatable. Prioritise regular eye screening and early treatment. #LoveYourEyes#PreventBlindness
Bold East African dailies, shaping today's regional conversation.
Ebola centre? No.~The Standard
Stakeholders plead for business-capital links.~The Guardian
Samia set for historic Russia visit.~Daily News
How tech-driven financing is transforming access to assets.~The Citizen
Top bold East African dailies narrating today.
*EAC deploys 9 Ebola virus scanners at border points. ~The Guardian.
*Zanzibar strengthens investments to boost the economy. ~Zanzaibar Mail
*Water crisis to ease by December: Msigwa.
~Daily News
*Safe labour migration. ~NewVision
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The 2026 UN Water Conference will take place from 8–10 December 2026 in 📍 Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪, co-hosted by 🇦🇪 UAE & 🇸🇳 Senegal!
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