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ABC7 Spotlight highlights Kenya fair trade venture led by retired Air Force veteran
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Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is using Baskets and Beads Kenya to connect women in western Kenya with fair trade income, education support and a literacy program.
World Food Prize Foundation honors African agri-food innovators in Nairobi
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The World Food Prize Foundation announced three major awards at DialogueNEXT in Nairobi, recognizing African leaders advancing food security, youth development and crop innovation.
World Food Prize Foundation brings DialogueNEXT to Nairobi
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Agricultural leaders, ministers and innovators are meeting in Nairobi this week for DialogueNEXT in Africa, a World Food Prize Foundation event focused on agri-tech, regulation and food systems.
is*hosting joins OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program
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is*hosting has joined the OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program as part of Hosting for Good, its effort to support essential infrastructure in both the physical and digital world.
Kenya widows’ rights bill faces push to pass before session ends
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Equality Now and CTWOO are urging Kenya’s Parliament to pass the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, before the current session ends.
Albany State graduate wins Fulbright teaching post in Kenya
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Albany State University alumnus Justin Clements has been selected for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Program and will teach English in Kenya.
Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson to receive iChange Nations award in Nairobi
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iChange Nations™ will honor Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson with the Ruben M. West Voice of Change Award at a public ceremony on July 18, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Report says Kenya could shape Africa’s nicotine pouch rules
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A new report says Kenya’s nicotine pouch regulations could influence tobacco harm-reduction policy across East Africa and beyond.
Africa PPP 2026 heads to Nairobi with focus on bankable infrastructure
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Africa PPP 2026 will return to Nairobi in November with a push to turn infrastructure plans into financeable projects and delivery partnerships.
EPC Energy lands Kenya solar-plus-storage contract
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EPC Energy has won a contract to build and maintain the Maingi Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Project in Nakuru County, Kenya.
NBCI endorses Kenyan McDuffie in D.C. mayor’s race
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The National Black Church Initiative says its 150,000 churches and 27.7 million members are backing Kenyan McDuffie for D.C. mayor.
Western Art Show returns to America's Mountain Festival in Woodland Park
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America’s Mountain Festival will feature the Western Art Show in Woodland Park, Colorado, on July 11, with 17 artists, 51 original works and public voting for top honors.
ADIFF launches Family Films virtual series July 10-19
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream its third Virtual Film Series offering, Family Films, nationwide July 10-19, 2026. The eight-film lineup mixes animation, drama, documentary and adventure, with tickets priced at $10 per…
Greenpeace brings climate documentary 'Under the Sun' to Beirut
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa premiered the documentary Under the Sun in Beirut on July 3, using stories from Lebanon and across the Global South to frame climate change as a justice issue.
Greenpeace MENA premieres climate documentary in Beirut
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Greenpeace MENA screened Under the Sun in Beirut on July 3, bringing together more than 60 attendees for a discussion of climate justice, resilience and storytelling.
Grand Butterfly Gathering spans 100 countries with peace and conservation focus
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The Grand Butterfly Gathering 2026 brought together participants in more than 100 countries under the theme “Wings of Purpose,” linking local events from Wyoming to Kenya and Nepal with peace education, youth mentorship and conservation.
Mathare football pitches face climate risks as new film spotlights adaptation gap
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A new documentary and climate analysis say extreme rain, heat and water stress are already threatening grassroots football pitches in Nairobi’s Mathare neighborhood, with bigger risks ahead by 2040 and 2100. The findings arrive as Kenya and East…
Tourism event market seen reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032
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The global tourism event market is projected to grow from $1.6 trillion in 2022 to $2.5 trillion by 2032, driven by more corporate, sports, entertainment and cultural events and wider use of mobile ticketing.
Faith and AI leaders set Paris roundtable on global covenant
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Religious leaders, AI executives, ethicists and academics will meet in Paris on June 26 for the second global roundtable on a proposed Faith-AI Covenant.
Morphisec and DataGroupIT expand ransomware defenses in Africa
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Morphisec has partnered with DataGroupIT to bring its prevention-first cybersecurity technology to African enterprises facing rising ransomware and AI-driven attacks.
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