Boom or Bust: The Fragile Future of Mineral Resources Security in East Africa
Beneath East Africa’s soil lies the possibility of global transformation - rare earths, gold, graphite, niobium, and tantalum. Yet above ground, the region wrestles with a familiar paradox: how to convert mineral wealth into durable prosperity without repeating the punitive cycles of the past.
Reducing Import Dependency: Why Local Drug Production is Key to East Africa’s Health Future
Pharmaceuticals play a critical role in improving health outcomes worldwide, but East Africa remains heavily dependent on imports, which limits access to essential medicines and undermines health security. Despite efforts by the East African Community (EAC) to boost local production, systemic financial, regulatory, and infrastructural barriers have slowed progress.
Reinforcing the Path to Climate Sustainability: Addis Ababa Charts a Bold Course at the Second Africa Climate Summit
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), convened in Addis Ababa from 8–10 September 2025, marking a turning point for Africa’s climate diplomacy. The adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change and Call for Action, alongside the creation of the Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF).
Remote Work Infrastructure: The Foundation for East Africa's Digital Economy Revolution
East Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated global adoption of remote work, the region’s potential to fully participate in this shift remains constrained by persistent infrastructure gaps. If not bridged, East Africa risks exclusion from the expanding global remote work economy.
From Savings to Securities: A Case For Tax-Free Investment Accounts
In 2024, MTN Uganda’s mobile money platform recorded a daily transaction volume of UGX 435 billion – approximately $123.1 million. On the other hand, in August 2025, the Uganda Stock Exchange recorded a daily trading volume of just UGX 17.63 million – approximately $5,000. The gaps highlight a disconnect in East Africa at large.
Wellness in Every Classroom: An Insight into School-Based Health Programs
The essence of true health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity; it also encompasses the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Therefore, for a child, health goes beyond simply being disease-free but rather having a conducive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
The Silent Revolution in Construction: East Africa's Bold Leap into Future-Ready Sustainable Building Designs
Sustainable architecture is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various principles and practices aimed at creating buildings and spaces that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and promote the well-being of individuals and communities. This article examines how sustainable building principles can be supported and scaled in East African contexts.
The Pen and the People: East Africa’s Literary Legacy
From folktales passed around firesides to novels that have reshaped global publishing, African literature has always been about more than art but rather a way of making sense of who we as Africans are and how we are perceived by others. Equally important are the systems put in place to support these voices.
Blocks of Progress: Blockchain’s Quiet Revolution in East Africa
Often wrongly perceived as a cryptocurrency gimmick, blockchain’s decentralised, tamper-proof architecture is quietly transforming East Africa’s agriculture, healthcare, governance, and finance systems. Slowly but surely, blockchain has the potential to be a cornerstone of the region’s development.
