Gilbert Nakweya

Nairobi

Science,Technology, Innovations, Higher education Journalist/Writer. Fellow @unfoundation Writer @SciDevNet @NatureAfrica @Uniworldnews

Articles

Africa: 'A Great Loss' - SciDev Former Africa Editor Passes Away

6 days ago | allafrica.com | Gilbert Nakweya

Nairobi — "A great loss" for science journalism as Kenyan science journalist Ochieng' Ogodo--the former head of SciDev.Net's English language Africa edition--passed away in the early hours of Thursday (17 April). Ogodo, Africa editor of Mongabay, started out in journalism in 1996 at The East African Standard, now known as The Standard in Kenya, one of the country's leading media houses.
‘A great loss’-SciDev former Africa editor passes away

1 week ago | scidev.net | Gilbert Nakweya

[NAIROBI] “A great loss” for science journalism as Kenyan science journalist Ochieng’ Ogodo—the former head of SciDev.Net’s English language Africa edition—passed away in the early hours of Thursday (17 April). Ogodo, Africa editor of Mongabay, started out in journalism in 1996 at The East African Standard, now known as The Standard in Kenya, one of the country’s leading media houses.
Climate-proof seed trials yield results in Rwanda

1 week ago | phys.org | Gilbert Nakweya

Small-scale farmers in Rwanda are enjoying bumper harvests of fruit and vegetables after trying out climate-proof seeds, according to project leaders.
Climate-proof seed trials yield results in Rwanda

2 weeks ago | scidev.net | Gilbert Nakweya

[KIGALI] Small-scale farmers in Rwanda are enjoying bumper harvests of fruit and vegetables after trying out climate-proof seeds, according to project leaders. The Seed Resilience Project, launched in 2023 by the International Seed Federation alongside the farming non-profit Fair Planet, Rwandaâs Ministry of Agriculture, and local seed companies, aims to enhance access to climate-resilient seeds and improve agricultural productivity.
Tech tool helps students to boldly bridge gap to job market

3 weeks ago | universityworldnews.com | Gilbert Nakweya

GHANA A new interactive tool used for assessing university students’ digital skills for employability is helping African universities to prepare graduates for the job market. With funding from the Ghana-based Education Collaborative and led by Ghana’s Ashesi University, digital tech company Bridgia developed and deployed the digital skills assessment tool across 16 universities in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Botswana. Nearly 4,000 students preparing to enter the workforce participated.
Chain-link fencing protects livestock from big cat attacks in Tanzania: Study

3 weeks ago | news.mongabay.com | Gilbert Nakweya

Livestock farmers in the environs of Ruaha National Park in Tanzania have to remain vigilant at night to protect their animals from lion and leopard attacks in an area hosting 10% of the world’s wild lions. But a study reveals that fortified enclosures in neighborhoods can protect livestock from carnivore attacks, benefiting both the owners and their neighbors.
Researchers find new killifish species in Kenya

4 weeks ago | news.mongabay.com | Gilbert Nakweya

According to a new study, a new species of killifish, Nothobranchius sylvaticus, has been found in seasonal swamps in the ephemeral marshes of Kenya’s historic Gongoni Forest at the coast. Scientists from Canada, France, Kenya and South Africa report that the severely restricted habitat of the seasonal Mkurumudzi River in southeastern coastal Kenya is threatening the survival of the fish species.
Kenya’s big bet on renewables

1 month ago | nature.com | Gilbert Nakweya

Lire en françaisIn 2018, Kenya set a goal to be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2020 – a goal that was later pushed to 2030. The country has made great strides in reaching that goal, with renewable energy now representing 90% of its electricity input1, up from 50% in 2000. It has become third highest ranking African country in the World Economic Forum’s global Energy Transition Index (ETI), after Morocco and Namibia. The last stretch before the finish line, however, may be the hardest part.
Nature Africa: Baobab and Acacia Trees Among Latest African Deposit in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

1 month ago | croptrust.org | Gilbert Nakweya

Thousands of seeds from native African tree species and indigenous varieties of crops have been deposited in the cold, dry rock vaults of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the permafrost of northern Norway. Established by the Norwegian government and opened in 2008, the vault provides backup storage for countries’ own seed banks. Its purpose is to safeguard biodiversity, build climate resilience and preserve crop diversity. It receives deposits three times a year.
Baobab and acacia trees among latest African deposit in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

1 month ago | nature.com | Gilbert Nakweya

Lire en français Thousands of seeds from native African tree species and indigenous varieties of crops have been deposited in the cold, dry rock vaults of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the permafrost of northern Norway. Established by the Norwegian government and opened in 2008, the vault provides backup storage for countries’ own seed banks. Its purpose is to safeguard biodiversity, build climate resilience and preserve crop diversity. It receives deposits three times a year.