Maina Waruru

Freelance journalist, Science and development matters. I work for a better society

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@jackyopara Congratulations Jackie, your appointment amounts to recognition of contribution to science journalism in Africa.

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African students are among those most affected by falling UK postgraduate enrolments in 2024-25. Nigeria records the steepest drop of any major cohort globally, down 39%- @mainawaruru reports https://t.co/e7dDcpfBUL

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A sharp decline in UK postgraduate enrolments is hitting African students hardest, with Nigeria seeing a 39% fall – the largest drop among major international student groups- @mainawaruru reports https://t.co/e7dDcpfBUL

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AI and aerial robotics are reshaping precision farming in Africa, from detecting disease to managing weeds in maize-cowpea fields. Universities are emerging as key contributors amid climate pressure. #AIandHE #AgriTech- write Fatimah Hamid & @mainawaruru https://t.co/IDLVicr5JV

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As food insecurity grows across Africa, precision farming using aerial robotics and AI is helping manage weeds and crop disease. Universities are playing varied roles in advancing these approaches.- write Fatimah Hamid & @mainawaruru #AIandHE #AgriTech https://t.co/IDLVicr5JV

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Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope Project helping build space science capacity in Africa https://t.co/9KlqLVKzlu

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Africa-made climate models required for better forecasts, early warning and attribution https://t.co/j2FGfVKhtP

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Can higher education drive better leadership outcomes? Critics argue that weaknesses in governance and accountability within African universities have contributed to broader leadership failures across the continent.- @mainawaruru reports https://t.co/XL2h1jCOCk

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Experts warn that parts of Africa’s higher education system have helped produce future leaders who fail to uphold good governance, undermining public trust and limiting opportunities for millions, especially young people.- @mainawaruru reports #AfricaHE https://t.co/XL2h1jCOCk

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A major boost for equity in African higher education: RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation are launching one of the continent’s biggest scholarship initiatives for marginalised learners. #HigherEd #Africa #EducationAccess- @mainawaruru reports https://t.co/FyZYy7jlq9

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The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, with the Mastercard Foundation, is rolling out one of Africa’s largest higher education scholarship schemes for marginalised and disadvantaged students- @mainawaruru reports #AfricaEd https://t.co/FyZYy7jTfH

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The controversy-ridden East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will generate over 34 million tons of carbon emissions annually at peak production, undermining global climate commitments

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Solar panel imports into Africa rose by a record 60 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025 according to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports

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Centre to feed growing geothermal sector with more skills https://t.co/MqCVLI2jXM

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Giraffes are four distinct species, major report confirms | Science | AAAS https://t.co/MBDfOuZjaO

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AMCEN-20 has committed to support a global plastic treaty, affirming the continent’s need to engage with the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution

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