Despite the progress made towards improving early childhood development (ECD), children in Kenya face persistent obstacles to accessing quality, structured learning during their foundational years. One of the key challenges within Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) in Kenya is…
Mangrove forests are critical coastal ecosystems that offer myriad benefits to both people and planet. These salt-tolerant trees grow between land and sea in the world’s tropical and subtropical coastlines, supporting local livelihoods whilst providing essential ecosystem services. In the…
“In a time of a pandemic, where we as human beings had to adapt so much, telling stories of how people did that is very important. It shows we are capable of being human and going with whatever odds are…
Since the start of 2021, the Aga Khan Foundation has been working in partnership with the European Union (EU) to take a multi-sector approach against the pandemic and its impacts in East Africa, with health system strengthening as a top…
Over the past two years, education has experienced enormous disruption. Parents around the world will recognise the challenge of juggling work and supporting their children’s learning at home, an issue further exacerbated in resource-constrained homes, communities, and countries. In Kenya,…
The first comprehensive study of charitable giving in three major countries in eastern Africa reveals that the emerging middle classes are giving away roughly a quarter of their earnings each month to help others. Compared with giving levels detailed in…
Lamu Island, known for its pristine beaches, laid-back atmosphere, and UNESCO world heritage town has until recently been spared much of the instability that has affected mainland Kenya. However, rapid social and economic shifts and an insurgency along the border…