Sisi Afrika Magazine

October 20, 2021October 11, 2021

Could COVID-19 Result in a “Brain Gain” for Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating demand for research in Africa as rising investments in biotech and e-health offer new and better opportunities for departed skilled medical researchers. Could this be the start of a "brain gain"?

by Conrad Onyango - bird contributor

May 21, 2021November 17, 2021

Environment Science & Health

River Nyando Floods and Chinese Wars Over the Koru-Soin Dam Project

As the two Chinese firms fight over the Koru-Soin dam tender, taxpayers are suffering: their houses submerged, property destroyed, agricultural produce washed away, schools closed, learning disrupted, and thousands of households displaced, surviving under the mercy of emergency relief.

by Richard Oduor Oduku

Body Science & Health

The Double Mutant COVID-19 Variant from India Detected in Africa

Even though COVID-19 infections and fatalities remain comparatively low, African governments have struggled over the past year to expand healthcare capacity and meet vaccination targets. The continent has a fragile health ecosystem and cannot cope with the virulence of the double mutant currently devastating India.

by Richard Oduor Oduku May 6, 2021September 28, 2021

Body Science & Health

IDeAL — How KEMRI-Wellcome Builds Science Capacity in Africa

A new breed of scientists is rapidly springing up on the continent. A young, vibrant, and practical breed, eager to stamp their mark on the global landscape.

by Martin Wagah April 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Body Science & Health

The Toll of Covid-19 and Glimpses of Progress in South Africa

Grieving the loss of a loved one during the Covid-19 pandemic became a curse and burden.

by Walter Kudzai Barure April 4, 2021May 15, 2021

Mind Science & Health

A Call For Responsive Mental Health Services

The cost of mental health services is also one of the biggest complaints by consumers and would-be consumers.

by Joe Mwenda April 4, 2021May 15, 2021

Relationships Science & Health

What Fuels Online Gender Wars?

Men are supposed to play their traditional role of procreation, protection, and provision. They are also supposed to be modern and adapt to the preferred lifestyle of modern women.

by Silas Gisiora Nyanchwani April 4, 2021May 15, 2021