Malaria breakthrough as scientists find ‘highly effective’ way to kill parasite
Drugs derived from Ivermectin, which makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes, could be available within two years
Kenya
This archive collects solutions-journalism stories and milestones from Kenya — covering health, education, environment, technology, and community-led progress. Each entry highlights real efforts and measurable outcomes shaping life across the country.
Kenya passes law requiring free sanitary towels for schoolgirls
Schoolgirls who have reached puberty will now receive free sanitary towels from the government, a new law aimed at minimizing absenteeism and putting them at par with their male counterparts says.
Kenya launches largest wind power plant in Africa
The farm, known as the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) will generate around 310 megawatts of power to the national grid and will increase the country’s electricity supply by 13%.
Kenya attains internal self-rule and marks the first Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day marks the morning of June 1, 1963, when Kenya’s flag rose over Nairobi and Kenyans took charge of their own internal affairs for the first time. Jomo Kenyatta, once imprisoned by the colonial government, led the new administration. Full independence followed that December, but this was the first real handover.