Kenya is grappling with a worsening drought that is devastating livelihoods across nearly half the country.

The government has set aside billions of shillings in emergency response funds, but in the hardest-hit lowland regions, pastoralists say help has yet to reach them.

Our Nairobi correspondent Daniel Ominde now reports on the human and economic toll of the crisis...

Kenya is grappling with a worsening drought that is devastating livelihoods across nearly half the country.
The government has set aside billions of shillings in emergency response funds, but in the hardest-hit lowland regions, pastoralists say help has yet to reach them.
Our Nairobi correspondent Daniel Ominde now reports on the human and economic toll of the crisis...

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Emergency Funds Pledged as Drought Tightens Grip on Kenya

A programme aimed at improving access to clean drinking water in South Africa, while tackling youth unemployment is calling for new applicants.

The Water Champions Programme, run by Kusini Water, trains young people to operate and manage community-based water projects.

Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more...

A programme aimed at improving access to clean drinking water in South Africa, while tackling youth unemployment is calling for new applicants.
The Water Champions Programme, run by Kusini Water, trains young people to operate and manage community-based water projects.
Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more...

Water Champions Drive Skills Development and Safe Water Access in South Africa

The United States government is reportedly going to send almost 200 military personnel in weeks to come to Nigeria, to help the country fight Islamic insurgency.

Nigeria on the other hand says that the US troops would not take part in the combat action. Nigeria is prone to security threat including Islamic insurgency.

Channel Africa Reporter Sisi Segalo spoke to Global Affairs Analyst and Lawyer Douglas Ogbankwa about the latest developments....

The United States government is reportedly going to send almost 200 military personnel in weeks to come to Nigeria, to help the country fight Islamic insurgency.
Nigeria on the other hand says that the US troops would not take part in the combat action. Nigeria is prone to security threat including Islamic insurgency.
Channel Africa Reporter Sisi Segalo spoke to Global Affairs Analyst and Lawyer Douglas Ogbankwa about the latest developments....

US to Deploy Nearly 200 Military Personnel to Nigeria Amid Insurgency Fight

Nigeria's preparations for the 2027 general elections are under renewed scrutiny following the Senate's passage of amendments to the Electoral Act that critics say could weaken transparency, and public trust.

Civil society groups, including the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), warn that rejecting mandatory electronic transmission of results and shortening the Independent National Electoral Commission's operational timeline risk reversing hard-won reforms.

To unpack the implications, we're joined by Chibuike Mgbeahurike, Elections Consultant at CDD-West Africa...

Nigeria's preparations for the 2027 general elections are under renewed scrutiny following the Senate's passage of amendments to the Electoral Act that critics say could weaken transparency, and public trust.
Civil society groups, including the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), warn that rejecting mandatory electronic transmission of results and shortening the Independent National Electoral Commission's operational timeline risk reversing hard-won reforms.
To unpack the implications, we're joined by Chibuike Mgbeahurike, Elections Consultant at CDD-West Africa...

Emergency Funds Pledged as Drought Tightens Grip on Kenya

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