Rapprochement between two leaders isn't enough to fix Kenya's deep divisions: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) with opposition leader Raila Odinga in March. EPA-EFE/StringerIn his latest state of the nation address Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta called for opening a new chapter of national unity and reconciliation. This was Kenyatta’s first state of the nation address … [Read more...] about Rapprochement between two leaders isn’t enough to fix Kenya’s deep divisions | The Conversation
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South Africa’s strike rate isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be | The Conversation
South Africa's strike rate isn't as bad as it's made out to be: Strikes are a common sight in South Africa. Data helps to put them in context. Nic Bothma/EPASouth Africa’s parliament is currently debating amendments to the Labour Relations Act that will change how workers can go on strike. For example, the amendments would require trade unions to hold secret ballots to decide … [Read more...] about South Africa’s strike rate isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be | The Conversation
Why Kenya isn’t winning the war against malaria in some counties | The Conversation
Why Kenya isn't winning the war against malaria in some counties: ShutterstockIn the past 15 years the Kenyan government has made great strides in preventing and controlling malaria. It has issued insecticide treated bed nets, sprayed people’s homes with insecticides and ensured that there is widespread diagnostic testing. These efforts have … [Read more...] about Why Kenya isn’t winning the war against malaria in some counties | The Conversation
Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn’t necessary | The Conversation
Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn't necessary: Slums like Mathare in Nairobi are particularly prone to flooding. EPA-EFE/Daniel IrunguFlooding has affected households across Nairobi – even in the city’s high-end diplomatic enclaves. Its effects range. In addition to the deaths and serious injuries, vexing traffic jams have been intensified due to … [Read more...] about Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn’t necessary | The Conversation
Why putting the words ‘learning’ and ‘Facebook’ together isn’t an oxymoron | The Conversation
Why putting the words 'learning' and 'Facebook' together isn't an oxymoron: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has often spoken of the value of education and learning. Reuters/Brian SnyderIt’s a rather impressive, if controversial, resume for a teenager: blamed for the election of Donald Trump, increased divorce rates, rising syphilis cases, and the advent of fake news. Facebook … [Read more...] about Why putting the words ‘learning’ and ‘Facebook’ together isn’t an oxymoron | The Conversation
