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In a country where religion is omnipresent, posing as a person of faith in Kenya is a vital part of an election candidate’s vote-hunting strategy. Once that’s been dealt with, victory isn’t far off if your tribe is right and you have cash gifts to go round, writes Joseph Wandera.
Plants and animals brought to Africa from other countries pose a serious threat. A case in point is the fall armyworm which has spread across the continent destroying crops in its wake after it made its way here from the Americas. Today we are launching a series on invasive species, the threat they pose and how they can be managed. Katelyn Faulkner, Brett Hurley and Mark Robertson look at how alien species are on the rise in Africa.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga during the 2013 election campaign in Nairobi.
Reuters/Thomas Mukoya
Joseph Wandera, St Paul's University
Appeal to faith is a popular election campaign strategy in Kenya where the line between religion and politics is often thin.
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Environment + Energy
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Katelyn Faulkner, University of Pretoria; Brett Hurley, University of Pretoria; Mark Robertson, University of Pretoria
Many alien plants and animals have been introduced to Africa from other regions and spread from country to country, often having devastating effects.
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Business + Economy
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Tessa Hochfeld, University of Johannesburg; Lauren Stuart, University of Johannesburg; Sophie Plagerson
South Africa's public works programme is a laudable idea. But it must be closely monitored to make sure it doesn't lead to unintended consequences, especially for women.
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Health + Medicine
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Angela Dramowski, Stellenbosch University
Hospitals in South Africa need to improve their surveillance of infections among children and newborn babies.
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From our international editions
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Giovanni Sala, University of Liverpool; Fernand Gobet, University of Liverpool
People who have an extreme preference for using their right hand may be worse at maths, according to new research.
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Susan Dicklitch-Nelson, Franklin & Marshall College; Berwood Yost, Franklin & Marshall College; Scottie Thompson, Franklin & Marshall College
Many in the US are celebrating LGBTQ rights for Gay Pride Month. But data show that most countries, including the US, need to do much more to protect sexual minorities.
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