Code and Crisis: Artificial Intelligence and Political Misinformation in East Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how information is created, shared, and consumed around the world. In East Africa, however, the slow adoption of AI technologies which is driven by infrastructural limitations, low investment in research, and evolving regulatory frameworks has created a complex digital environment.
Brick by Brick: Evaluating The Merit Of Real Estate As East Africa’s Favourite Asset
Across Uganda and Kenya, real estate is more than just an investment – it’s a symbol of identity, security and legacy. From gated communities in the suburbs of Kampala to Airbnb rentals on Kenya’s coast, the region’s property boom has been fuelled by a perfect storm of demand from demographics, tourism and the diaspora.
A New League of Nations? What a Nairobi Relocation Could Mean for the UN’s Future
As it stands, the global community is witnessing an unprecedented geopolitical recalibration with the United Nations moving a substantial part of its operations from New York to Nairobi, Kenya. Since 1974, Nairobi has long played a pivotal role for the United Nations, after its expansion in the country with the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The State of Sex Education in East Africa: Between Silence, Stigma and Survival
Across East Africa, sex education remains a deeply contested issue. Governments in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania have introduced various policies intended to equip young people with knowledge about their sexual and reproductive health.
Beyond Borders: Adapting to Climate-Driven Migration in East Africa
Climate-induced migration is an increasingly pressing issue in many African regions, as rising temperatures and extreme weather events have caused the displacement of vulnerable populations. This is especially so in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, where extreme weather events have led to rangeland degradation, crop failures, water shortages, and food insecurity.
Africa's Artificial Intelligence Renaissance: How the Global AI Summit in Kigali is Reshaping the Continent's Digital Future
On April 3-4, 2025, the hills of Kigali bore witness to the inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, a historic moment that could fundamentally alter Africa's position in the global AI landscape.
Bridging the Gap: The Rise of Digital Lending Platforms in East Africa
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms have transformed global shopping, expenditure and credit access patterns. In East Africa, the impact of these platforms is most clearly illustrated by the purchasing power they have unlocked: from financing the purchase of modern-day essentials like airtime and smartphones to enabling the acquisition of solar panels and electric bikes.
Beyond the Shoreline: Building East Africa’s Blue Finance Ecosystem
East Africa’s extensive aquatic capital, from its Indian Ocean coastline to its Great Lakes, represents a monumental opportunity to drive climate-resilient growth and socioeconomic transformation. However, this potential is constrained by a significant financing gap.
Unpacking the Demographic Dividend: Unlocking East Africa’s Potential Through Healthcare and Education
East Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory, with its youthful population presenting both a challenge and an unprecedented opportunity to unlock a demographic dividend.
