In Kenya, Using Fungi to Fight a War on Weeds The Toothpick Company turns fungi into bioherbicide to fight Striga, a devastating “master weed” that has devastated an estimated 40 million farms in Africa. Read More
A Cold Room for a Warming World A Nigerian start-up takes on the problem of food spoilage at all steps of the production chain, one solar-powered cold room at a time.
From South Africa, a WonderBag for the Future The WonderBag is a slow-cooker designed to reduce cooking time, fuel use, and carbon emissions. It also lightens the load for women in countries where open-fire cooking and hours of unpaid labor daily falls to them.
The Rebel Saint of South Sudan After 30 years of service in Sudan, often defying her superiors’ orders, a remarkable Indian nun is forced to ask herself whether she’s made any difference at all.
Nairobi’s Drummer Queen This week on The Trip podcast: talking Kenyan culture and the elusive Kenyan sound with singer, songwriter, and cultural alchemist Muthoni Drummer Queen.
Kevin Mwachiro: Keeper of Stories This week on The Trip podcast: talking African stories, LGBTQ rights in Kenya, and surviving cancer with Kevin Mwachiro.
Joshua Obaga: Chewing Khat in Karen This week on The Trip podcast: chewing khat and talking Kenyan cuisine with Joshua Obaga.
Shravan Vidyarthi: Kenya’s 44th Tribe This week on The Trip: Shravan Vidyarthi on the life and legacy of Indian-Kenyans.
Wanuri Kahiu: Banned (and Beloved) in Kenya This week on The Trip podcast: Director Wanuri Kahui on her joyous battle for Kenya’s soul.