Henry Owino

Jan 24, 2025 | talkafrica.co.ke | Henry Owino |WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry Owino West Pokot, Kenya: “Prevention is better than cure!” It is the solidarity message voiced by residents of Kacheliba villages in West Pokot County in Northern Kenya as endemic kala-azar disease surges. Despite the life frightening situation posed by leishmaniasis in the semi-arid area, the community still holds firmly to traditional and herbal-medicine for many ailments.

Nov 19, 2024 | talkafrica.co.ke | Henry Owino |WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoNairobi, Kenya:Majority of Kenya’s smallholder farmers largely rely on rainfall to irrigate their crops, as only six percent of farmland in the country is artificially irrigated. The small portion of irrigated farmland is due to challenges of fuel costs or electricity bills powering the generator water pumps. Small-scale farmers especially from off-grid regions are most disadvantaged as they only rely on rainfall.

Jun 6, 2024 | talkafrica.co.ke | Henry Owino |WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoNairobi, Kenya: There’s a saying: “Prevention is better than cure,” which means it’s better to be safe than sorry. Knowledge is powerful and information is liberating, and the Bible asserts that many people perish due to a lack of knowledge. To address this issue, the Church Leadership of Seventh Day Adventist in Kenya has enlisted its health professional members to lead a campaign against drug and substance abuse among the congregation.

May 26, 2024 | talkafrica.co.ke | Henry Owino |WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoNairobi, Kenya: In the upcoming four months, the East Africa region will continue to see substantial rainfall and high temperatures. At least eight nations in the area are predicted to experience more significant precipitation from June through September. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC-IGAD) has identified certain locations as being most likely to receive above-average rainfall.

May 23, 2024 | talkafrica.co.ke | Henry Owino |WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoNairobi, Kenya: In Northern and Eastern Africa, agricultural activities have been hindered by regular invasions of desert locusts and other transboundary pests. Climate change has aggravated this situation by creating ideal breeding conditions for these ancient and dangerous migratory pests. The transboundary nature of these pests poses a significant challenge for farmers in the region. As the pests disregard national borders, a unified regional response is crucial.