Peter .O. Aowa

Founder & CEO - @africafeatureN |Journalist | Corporate Coms. Specialist | Seasoned Columnist | Ardent reader| Visionary Pan Africanist | Thought Leader

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Solutions journalism stories are not selected for publication simply because they focus on responses. Like all strong journalism, they must demonstrate newsworthiness, relevance, evidence and public interest.

Join us on Friday, 3rd July 2026, for the second session of The Africa Feature Network's Monthly Training Webinars on Solutions Journalism as we explore "What Makes a Solutions Story Newsworthy? An Editor's Perspective on Story Selection."

The discussion will examine how editors assess solutions stories, what makes a story stand out in a newsroom, and the factors that influence editorial decisions from pitch to publication

The session will feature Helen Shikanda, a multimedia journalist and member of the Solutions Journalism Training of Trainers programme, and Josephat Odipo, Senior News Anchor and Editor at Citizen Radio with over two decades of newsroom experience in reporting, editing and story development.

It will be moderated by Mercy Tyra Murengu, Director of Journalism and Editorial Strategy at The Africa Feature Network.

Friday, 3rd July 2026 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EAT)

Registration link: https://t.co/QWHY18EWZL

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Under the leadership of David Sebit , the
#Miles4MealsAndDignityRun Campaign Committee convened a strategic planning meeting as preparations gather momentum for the historic charity run scheduled for September.

The meeting focused on coordination, partnerships, logistics, fundraising, and community engagement to ensure the campaign delivers meaningful impact in support of school feeding and child dignity initiatives.

Photo: Humfrey Onyala

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Earlier today, The Africa Feature Network CEO Peter Aowa, alongside Head of Logistics David Sebit and Field Coordinator Jacinta Atieno , held a meeting with Her Excellency Alamitu Jattani, the First Lady of Marsabit County and Chairperson of the County First Ladies Association, at her office in Kilimani, Nairobi.

The discussions focused on the #Miles4MealsAndDignity Run Campaign, as well as the upcoming second edition of Luminate Africa Journal, which will spotlight African women driving transformation across the continent.

The meeting also explored potential areas of collaboration aimed at advancing impactful community initiatives across Kenya.

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In Zambia, the Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI), launched with SEforALL and supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, links electricity supply to consumption by providing performance-based grants to mini-grid operators. This mechanism ensures sustainability while encouraging local communities to maximize productive energy use.

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With all due respect, why leave your children at home when they can be part of the #Miles4MealsAndDignityRun?

We have a category specially designed for our boys and girls. And guess what? Registration is only KSh 500, and they will take part in a fun 2KM run.

Want to secure your child's spot early?

Email us at [email protected] or call, SMS, or WhatsApp us on [phone].

Join us as we run to support school feeding programmes and provide sanitary towels to children in need.

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It is a chilly morning, and a 62-year-old Mary Adhiambo Otieno, popularly known in Nyangajo village as “Nyamasayi”, which translates to “the daughter of Maasai”, a Luo name she earned because of her fondness for Maasai attire, is in black oversized gumboots, green t-shirt, white overall with the right hand holding a machete, lying on the right shoulder, while the left hand holding a blue handled-bucket. Being a staunch Catholic, she hums a melody synonymous with the denomination as she treks to the lake.

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Happy Madaraka Day Kenya

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Sixty-three years ago, Kenyans took a decisive step toward governing themselves. It was a declaration that their future would no longer be written for them, but by them.

And that spirit remains relevant today. Every time communities tell their own stories, every time young people challenge the status quo, every time citizens hold leaders accountable, the promise of Madaraka lives on.

As we celebrate this day, we honour those who fought for freedom and those who continue the work of building a more informed, just, and prosperous society.

Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya.

#MadarakaDay
#Miles4MealsAndDignityRun #AFNDrivingAfricassocialtransformation

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Solutions journalism begins with identifying stories that not only highlight challenges but also explore responses creating impact in communities.

Join us on Friday, 5th June for a virtual discussion on Pitching Journalism Stories featuring accomplished journalists and media professionals from across the region.

Speakers include:

Chowoo Willy
Multi award-winning multimedia investigative journalist and Founder of CT Media Uganda.

Angela Kezengwa
Award-winning Journalist at Royal Media Services, Kenya.

Musa Naviye
Journalist and Deutsche Welle (DW) Swahili Correspondent for Western Kenya with extensive experience in radio broadcasting, news anchoring and solution-based storytelling.

The session will be moderated by Mercy Tyra Murengu, our Director of Journalism and Editorial Strategy.

Registration link:
https://t.co/LgP2WkWADR

Registration deadline is Thursday, 4th June.

This discussion is ideal for journalism students, freelance writers, media practitioners and storytellers interested in strengthening their pitching skills and understanding what editors look for in impactful stories.

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The robot is powered by solar energy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for farm automation, with a broader goal to address labour loss and low precision. The machine is equipped with an AI-driven computer system with soil and atmospheric sensors to analyse weather patterns, soil conditions and crop history to forecast yields or disease outbreaks. This will enable farmers to plan ahead of a crisis.
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On Saturday last week, our Founder and CEO, Journalist Peter Aowa, led some members of the Nairobi team during a press conference on the upcoming #Miles4MealsAndDignityRun slated for 14th September 2026.

The 1,000-kilometre endurance run will be flagged off in Kilifi town on 14th September this year and will continue for a period of 27 days, comprising 23 days of active running and four scheduled rest days, before ending in Busia town at the Kenya-Uganda border.

The challenge will be led by Mr. Aowa alongside like-minded professional marathoners, partnering organisations, companies, institutions, fitness communities, and individual participants who will register under the 5km, 10km, 15km, and 20km community run categories in Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Through this national advocacy and resource mobilisation campaign, the Africa Feature Network seeks to address two critical challenges affecting learners across Kenya today: child hunger in schools and period poverty among school-going girls.

The campaign aims to raise KES 13 million to support a School Feeding Programme targeting 1,000 learners across six primary schools in three counties for one academic year, alongside the Pad a Girl Initiative, which seeks to support 5,000 girls with sanitary towels and menstrual health support along the campaign corridor.

Speaking during the press conference, Mr. Aowa noted that the initiative goes beyond fundraising and seeks to mobilise communities, institutions, and stakeholders around practical solutions capable of improving learning conditions and educational continuity for vulnerable children.

The official registration portal for institutions, organisations, schools, universities, corporate teams, fitness groups, and individual participants will be opened on Friday, 29th May 2026.

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Miles4Meals & Dignity Run is bringing together everyone — kids, students, families, running clubs, friends, and corporate teams — for a meaningful day of fitness and impact.

With 2KM, 5KM, 10KM, 15KM, and 20KM categories available, there’s a place for everyone to take part.

Registration opens tomorrow. Full category and package details are on the poster.

#Miles4MealsAndDignityRun
#RunForDignity
#MilesForHope

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There is a notion that solutions journalism is geared towards feel-good stories, and that as long as it makes the audience feel good, it merits the label of solutions journalism. This is something that @Aowapeter the founder and CEO of The Africa Feature Network, firmly rules out. He believes that such conclusions largely come from those who are either opposed to solutions journalism or have no understanding of what solutions journalism actually looks like.

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We're going outside the continent to bring you stories of Africans and the Caribbeans doing great work away from home.

Luminate Africa Journal special edition

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Happy #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork
April 28 is a day to focus on the people behind the work — and the conditions they work in. It’s about safety, dignity, and the systems that make both possible.
In many parts of Africa, efforts to improve workplace safety are taking shape — from stronger labour policies and enforcement to community-led training, worker cooperatives, and innovations that reduce risk on the job.
These are practical responses showing what can work, where, and why.

Today, we join the world in recognizing the people and systems making work safer — and the importance of scaling what is already delivering results.

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Solutions journalism is a game changer. @sefu_sabila, our Head of Correspondents, is of the view that journalism in the 21st century has to tell stories beyond problems.

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Happy #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork
April 28 is a day to focus on the people behind the work — and the conditions they work in. It’s about safety, dignity, and the systems that make both possible.
In many parts of Africa, efforts to improve workplace safety are taking shape — from stronger labour policies and enforcement to community-led training, worker cooperatives, and innovations that reduce risk on the job.
These are practical responses showing what can work, where, and why.

Today, we join the world in recognizing the people and systems making work safer — and the importance of scaling what is already delivering results.

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The Africa Feature Network joins the global community in marking International Chinese Language Day.

Observed annually on April 20 as part of the UN Language Days, the day also commemorates the birth of Cang Jie, the legendary figure credited with inventing Chinese characters, making it one of the earliest and most enduring writing systems in human history.

The Chinese language took root in Africa through a history of trade, diplomacy, and deepening bilateral engagement. Today, it is spoken across East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, used within diplomatic missions, academic institutions, infrastructure corridors, and growing business communities.

The impact of the Chinese language in Africa is both structural and transformative. In governance and diplomacy, it has enabled high-level dialogue and institutional partnerships within frameworks such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. In education, it has expanded access to scholarships, academic exchanges, and research collaboration. Economically, Mandarin has become a practical bridge along trade and investment corridors stretching across the continent.

Culturally, African scholars, artists, and communicators are engaging with the Chinese language on their own terms, producing a dialogue that is increasingly reciprocal. There is also a growing commitment across the continent to balancing global languages with the preservation of indigenous ones.

As the continent marks International Chinese Language Day, the conversation touches on partnership, preparation, and the possibilities that open when Africans engage the world from a position of knowledge.

We remain committed to telling these stories, where language is not just a tool, but a force that connects people, ideas, and possibilities across Africa.

Zhōngguó yǔyán rì kuàilè!* — 中国语言日快乐！

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FAMA, Ghana’s first purpose-built autonomous farming robot, started as a fun side project for Mr Anani and his Co-founder, Mr Elijah Ocupualor. They both quickly became serious after getting into direct contact with real farming, which convinced them that automation was necessary.

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To lessen the adverse ripple effects of unemployment in the village, a group of women in Migori County has founded a skill-based partnership to earn a living. From baskets to purses, cleaning detergents, knitting and necklace-making, Ober Women Group’s economic footprint has penetrated the village.
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The theme chosen by Cameroonian bishops for the visit, That They All May Be One, drawn from John 17:21, signals a deliberate reframing of the Anglophone crisis.

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The Africa Feature Network (AFN), in partnership with Leader to Leader Institute, will host a special online screening of the documentary Defining Moments: The Life and Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein on 24 April at 8:00 PM East African Time.

This documentary explores the extraordinary life and legacy of the former CEO of the Girls Scouts of the USA and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Frances Hesselbein, one of the most influential nonprofit leaders of the modern era.

It reflects on the defining moment that shaped Frances’s leadership journey and her lifelong commitment to service and transformation.

The screening will be followed by a reflective discussion hosted by The Africa Feature Network, bringing together participants from diverse sectors to engage on leadership, legacy, and learning from pivotal moments in life and work.
Registration is now open.

Registration is now open.
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