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.
Preventable but Persistent: The Fight to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in East Africa
In East Africa, a silent killer continues to claim the lives of thousands of women every year. Cervical cancer accounts for 40% of all cancer diagnoses in women in this region, and In Kenya, cervical cancer is the most common cancer death among women. Cervical cancer is largely preventable. Around 95% of cervical cancers are caused by the persistent untreated infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
Bridging the Climate Gap: Reconciling Global Commitments and Local Realities in East Africa through COP 30
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, is anticipated to be a critical event for climate action. COP 30 proves to be a relevant event for East African countries which have been riddled with various negative consequences as a result of global warming.
Beyond Words: Languages and Culture, and their Preservation in Africa
Africa is the most linguistically diverse continent on Earth. With over 2,000 languages and dialects, the continent is home to a significant portion of the world’s linguistic and cultural heritage. Unfortunately, the survival of this collection of linguistic and cultural wealth, is threatened by globalisation, the marginalisation of minority communities, and regional assimilation efforts.
