Kennedy Abwaohttps://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=author&rssname=kennedy-abwaoKennedy Abwao RSS feeds.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:23:25 GMTenAfrican bank steps in to boost digital revolutionhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-bank-steps-in-to-boost-digital-revolution/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-bank-steps-in-to-boost-digital-revolution/New policy and funding from the African Development Bank could make Africa's communications initiatives a reality. Fri, 2 Nov 2007 05:32:43 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoAfrican leaders endorse ICT to cut povertyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-leaders-endorse-ict-to-cut-poverty/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-leaders-endorse-ict-to-cut-poverty/Leaders at a summit in Rwanda have agreed to implement ICT initiatives to cut poverty and stimulate development. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:01:25 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoBlanket bednet coverage best, say researchershttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/blanket-bednet-coverage-best-say-researchers/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/blanket-bednet-coverage-best-say-researchers/Studies in Kenya show insecticide-treated bednets significantly reduce malaria deaths and widest usage is achieved when nets are free. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:48:25 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoClimate change devastating wildlife in East Africahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-devastating-wildlife-in-east-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-devastating-wildlife-in-east-africa/The Kenya Wildlife Service says climate change is to blame for unpredictable animal migration and the spread of disease in East Africa. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:29:44 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoUNEP: climate change behind Darfur conflicthttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/unep-climate-change-behind-darfur-conflict/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/unep-climate-change-behind-darfur-conflict/A United Nations Environmental Program report says environmental degradation is driving the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:58:52 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoSatellite images put all eyes on Darfurhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/satellite-images-put-all-eyes-on-darfur/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/satellite-images-put-all-eyes-on-darfur/Science is helping aid agencies track military attacks in volatile regions of the Sudanese region of Darfur with satellite images. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:26:48 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoAfrican children do better with digitalhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-children-do-better-with-digital/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-children-do-better-with-digital/Introducing e-learning into schools across Africa will open up huge educational opportunities and narrow the gap between rich and poor. Fri, 1 Jun 2007 03:24:44 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoAfrican ecologists unite for environmenthttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-ecologists-unite-for-environment/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-ecologists-unite-for-environment/East African ecologists have formed a new society to address escalating threats to the region's environment. Thu, 10 May 2007 06:41:45 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoEast Africa establishes climate monitoring centrehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/east-africa-establishes-climate-monitoring-centre/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/east-africa-establishes-climate-monitoring-centre/A new regional climate monitoring centre will enable East African countries to better predict climate-related disasters. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:28:58 GMT+0000Kennedy AbwaoZambian ICT policy ‘fails to address key issues’https://www.scidev.net/global/news/zambian-ict-policy-fails-to-address-key-issues/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/zambian-ict-policy-fails-to-address-key-issues/The new information and communication technology policy could benefit some farmers but fails to involve the private sector, say critics. Wed, 4 Apr 2007 06:56:27 GMT+0000Kennedy Abwao