Dinah Matengo

Nairobi

New Media Reporter at CGTN Africa

Journalist,Eternal optimist and lover of life 😊

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Protests erupt across major towns in Kenya

2 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

One year after the 2024 historic anti-tax protests that saw Kenya’s parliament stormed and over 60 lives lost, thousands of Kenyans, predominantly young men, flooded the streets of Nairobi and other cities once again. The protests, initially sparked by opposition to a controversial finance bill, evolved into a broader movement, with demonstrators chanting anti-police brutality slogans.
Embracing vitiligo with strength and pride

3 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

According to the Global Vitiligo Foundation, approximately 70 million people worldwide have vitiligo. Vitiligo is more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones, such as those of African descent, due to the stark contrast between the depigmented patches and their natural skin color. This chronic autoimmune disorder causes patches of skin to lose their pigment when melanocytes—the cells responsible for producing skin color—are attacked and destroyed.
Expert: Early warning systems help pastoralists tackle climate change

4 days ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

With climate variability increasing, pastoralists across Africa faced heightened risks from prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events. As the June-September rainfall season approaches, timely access to accurate weather forecasts is essential for adjusting migration routes, safeguarding livestock, and protecting livelihoods.
Chinese language proficiency competition held in Nairobi

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

The Kenyan leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign university students was held at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday.
China and Zimbabwe mark 45 years anniversary of diplomatic relations

2 months ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Today, China and Zimbabwe commemorate 45 years of diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in their enduring partnership. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1980, the two countries have cultivated strong political, economic, and cultural exchanges. According to the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe, the foreign ministers of the two nations—Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, and Prof.
Celebrating the journey of African women towards gender equality

Mar 7, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

FILE: A scene from the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 5 September 1995. PHOTO/UN In 1995, thousands of women from around the world gathered in Beijing, China, for the Fourth World Conference on Women. It was a defining moment in history, marking a global awakening to the persistent inequalities faced by women.
Race for AU Commission presidency nears end

Feb 12, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

The African Union, a continental organization consisting of 55 African Member States, will hold elections at its summit later this week to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat, outgoing chairperson of the African Union Commission. The election is conducted by secret ballot. AU chairperson helps develop Africa’s path to peace and prosperityThe chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) is the chief executive officer exercising administrative, legal, and financial functions.
What is the Paris Agreement and what does the U.S. withdrawal mean?

Feb 4, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

On his first day as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump made a major move that many had anticipated following his re-election. Trump signed an executive order officially pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement, delivering a significant blow to global climate action. The decision opens the door to reduced regulations across the U.S., which could have far-reaching effects on worldwide climate efforts.
Chinese firm boosts Kenyan energy sector with new transformer flag-off

Jan 15, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Flagging off of the 7628 transformer by the Chinese firm, Yocean Group. PHOTO/CGTN Africa In a major advancement for Kenya’s energy sector, a Chinese energy firm based in Kenya flagged off a new transformer on Wednesday, marking a key advancement in boosting local manufacturing and addressing the nation’s growing energy needs. ”We expect the energy power needs to grow sharply in the next five to 10years”, Yocean Group CEO, Dylan Yu said in an interview with CGTN.
AU Extraordinary Summit in Uganda to boost Africa's agricultural transformation and food systems

Jan 10, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Africa’s food security remains a pressing challenge, exacerbated by climate change, conflicts, rapid population growth, and economic disruptions. Over 280 million Africans suffer from chronic hunger while food systems struggle to meet rising demands. Currently, agriculture ministers from the African Union’s 55 member states are meeting in Kampala, Uganda for a three-day Extraordinary Summit.