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๐ Weโre turning 5๏ธโฃ ๐๐
On Tuesday 5th May 2026, The Demography Project will be celebrating 5 years of impact, innovation & stewardship #ForPeopleAndPlanet!
Watch this space and join us next week for plenty fun & engaging activities ((and surprises ๐)) lined up just for you!
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Moderate to heavy rainfall exceeding 20 mm within 24 hours is anticipated over the counties in Coast,
Northeastern, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands (including some parts of Nairobi) and parts of the Southeastern Lowlands.
The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds and strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) over coastal, eastern and northern regions.
The Area(s) of Concern: Counties: Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Kiambu, Embu, Murangโa, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Narok, Kajiado, parts of; - Nairobi, TaitaTaveta, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni.
Residents in all the mentioned areas should remain vigilant for potential flash floods and poor visibility.
Note that flood waters may occur in areas where it has not rained heavily, particularly downstream.
To ensure safety residents are advised to avoid shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.
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Closing out #AfricaFactsSummit2026 ๐ด Alanna Dvorak and @enocknyariki of the International Fact-Checking Network (@factchecknet) on the IFCN Code of Principles in 2026 and beyond, and what it means for fact-checkers across Africa. โ
Today at 1453hrs, our weather station at Kihumo Village recorded the highest temperature this year at 29.5ยฐC
app.weathercloud.net/d697620โฆ
#WeatherStats #Infrastracker
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โฎ๏ธ Opening keynote at #ThePeaceTechWeWant Summit next week: Lena Slachmuijlder.
๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ? ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐
๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
โน๏ธ Programme: okfn.org/en/events/the-peaceโฆ
๐ Register: blog.okfn.org/the-peace-techโฆ
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Gov'ts across Africa are already using monitoring, regional collaboration, policy, regulation and market-based instruments to act on #AirPollution. @OkureDo drew on the Africa Air Quality Brief to spotlight these approaches during the African State Partner Regional Session.
๐ค Made with AI
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โ๏ธModerate to Heavy rainfall is predicted over some counties
โ ๏ธIsolated storms are expected over some parts of those counties
๐ง๏ธ Stay updated with the latest official weather information and warnings.
๐ณ Do not seek shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
๐ Avoid driving or walking through flooded roads, waterways, and low-lying areas.
โ๏ธ Avoid outdoor activities during heavy storms.
Stay informed. Stay safe. Act early.
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๐ง๏ธRainfall is expected over some parts of West Pokot, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Kisii, Homabay, Kisumu, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Meru, Nyeri, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu counties.
Strong southerly to southeasterly winds of above 25 knots (12.5m/s) expected over parts of Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit Counties @MoICTKenya
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Kenyaโs biggest alcohol brands are being faked on a huge scale.
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency told the Senate the following four brands below are the hardest hit:
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IMPORTANT: How to tell if the meat in your house is safe. I didn't guess
We tested over 60 Kenyan meat samples. Sodium nitrite. Sodium metabisulfite. Formaldehyde.
Some of what we eat is being chemically dressed to look fresh.
Read this before your next purchase.
'Tunahangaika': Magadi residents hit by water crisis after suspension of Tata Chemicals operations | Daily Nation nation.africa/kenya/videos/-โฆ
On #WorldWaterWeek, we will be unveiling and retelling the story of Kenya's freshwater resources.
With the support of the DDISA (openup.org.za & @CivicTechAfrica), #UhAI will deploy emerging technologies for water-positive outcomes in Kenya.
at-ma.ai
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We're hiring! Please help share this opportunity to build civic tech products focused on African cities @publictechstdio
We are hiring!
Want to design and build civic technology tools? We're seeking an early-career professional who will utilize AI-assisted vibe coding to bring ideas to life and build attractive, intuitive user interfaces.
JD and application: publictech.studio/careers
Want to stay updated on job openings? Sign up for our newsletter: publictechstudio.substack.coโฆ
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Reliable data starts with how it is collected.
At #DSA2026Kampala, our team shared how IoT and low-cost sensors can capture data in the field and enable automated workflows from the point of collection.
The session demonstrated how locally designed sensor systems can make it easier to collect, transmit and process data supporting solutions designed for local needs and conditions across Africa
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๐ท๏ธ We are part of the UN's global dialogue on #AI governance.
Our #AILearningLabs is helping organisations and governments build AI skills, use AI responsibly, and develop their own AI projects.
๐ต Learn more: okfn.org/en/projects/ai-learโฆ
๐ก Browse the Hub: un.org/global-dialogue-ai-goโฆ
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Strong evidence is essential for stronger investment in clean air. In the lead up to the forum, we caught up with the @WorldBankGroup Institute for Economic Development to discuss how data, research, and partnerships can strengthen air quality mgm't.
bit.ly/4ffeHfl
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Over 94 million people in Europe, mostly in France and Spain, face record temperatures above 35ยฐC as extreme heatwave peaks.
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Satellite date is transforming how we understand and measure #AirPollution.
Apply for this course by NASA and learn how satellite observations, ground monitors, and models can be combined to better understand air quality.
More details: bit.ly/43wBc9b
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Funding proposals. Donor reports. Project management. Stakeholder communication.
What if #AI could help you do all of this better?!
Register for the AI for CSO Leaders training programme delivered by @AU_ECOSOCC and the @CambPressAssess!
Registration: forms.gle/7h8AuBW11fsr9tSN9
๐๏ธ 9โ10 July 2026
๐ Nairobi, #Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช
You'll learn how to use #AI tools for proposal writing, project management, donor reporting, and M&E. Sessions are hands-on and practical, so you'll leave with skills you can apply in your organization right away.
There is no registration or tuition fee. Meals and training materials are provided. Participants cover their own transport, and those traveling from outside Nairobi should plan for accommodation.
Places are limited and registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Register by 25 June 2026: forms.gle/7h8AuBW11fsr9tSN9
#Tech #CapacityBuilding #Leadership #CivilSociety #Agenda2063
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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to inspire environmental awareness and action across the globe. In Kenya, the national celebrations will be held at the Arboretum Grounds in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, under the theme "A Global Call for Climate Action."
As part of the build-up activities leading to the national event, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), with support from the GEF-7 Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Project implemented jointly with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), today convened a Community Forum at Kimana Social Hall in Kajiado County.
#ForClimateAction #ClimateAction #WorldEnvironmentDayKe #Rangelands @IucnE
