Africa Solutions Media Hub

06/08/2026

Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy, and every newborn deserves a healthy start.

Kenya has entered into a long-term partnership with the Beginnings Fund to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare, improve health facilities, support frontline health workers, and expand access to quality care.

The initiative, supported by global philanthropic partners, aims to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths while strengthening Kenya's health system for the future.

Read the full story.
https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/06/philanthropic-coalition-backs-kenyas-drive-to-improve-maternal-and-newborn-care/

Kenya has entered into a long-term partnership with the Beginnings Fund to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths by strengthening the country's health system and expanding access to quality care. The agreement brings together the Government of Kenya and the Beginnings Fund, a philanthropic....

06/08/2026

A climate-tech venture at the intersection of artificial intelligence and conservation, M-situ by Joseph Nguthiru, is helping protect Kenya's forests through real-time monitoring of illegal logging and charcoal burning.

05/08/2026

Fighting plastic pollution one piece of furniture at a time, Twende Green Ecocycle is building a cleaner future for Kenya
Read more; https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/04/turning-plastic-waste-into-opportunity/

04/08/2026

Every school desk tells a story.

With support from Kenya Community Development Foundation(KCDF) and I&M Foundation, Mombasa-based Twende Green Ecocycle is giving plastic waste a second life by transforming it into durable furniture for schools, offices and hotels.

The enterprise is helping reduce marine plastic pollution, creating jobs for local communities and proving that young innovators can turn environmental challenges into lasting solutions.

Read the full story: https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/04/turning-plastic-waste-into-opportunity/

Millions of tonnes of plastic waste continue to pollute oceans, waterways and communities every year, posing a growing threat to marine ecosystems and livelihoods. In Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, where plastic pollution remains a persistent environmental challenge, Lawrence Kosgei, Co-founder an...

04/08/2026

What if forests could alert rangers the moment illegal logging begins?

That's exactly what MC2, co-founded by Joseph Nguthiru, is making possible through an AI-powered early warning system that detects illegal logging and charcoal burning in real time.

With support from Kenya Community Development Foundation and I&M Foundation, the innovation is being piloted with the Kenya Forest Service at Ngong Forest and Konza Technopolis.

The technology has also received international recognition after being named among UNESCO Top 100 AI Innovations.
Read the full story: https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/04/meet-the-ai-startup-using-smart-technology-to-protect-kenyas-forests/

Illegal logging and charcoal burning continue to threaten Kenya's forests, accelerating deforestation, degrading biodiversity and weakening vital ecosystems. While these activities often go undetected until significant damage has been done, Joseph Nguthiru, Co-founder of MC2 and the United Nations Y...

04/08/2026

Kenya's youth are proving that local innovation can solve some of the country's biggest environmental challenges.

Through a partnership between Kenya Community Development Foundation(KCDF) and I&M Foundation, seven youth-led enterprises have received KES 31.5 million to expand innovative solutions in waste management, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, affordable housing, and water access.

Together, the partners also launched the Young Innovators Challenge (YIC), a new chapter that broadens support for youth-led innovations across Kenya.

Read the full story here:
https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/04/kcdf-im-foundation-award-kes-31-5-million-to-youth-led-environmental-solutions/

KCDF awards KES 31.5 million to Young Environmental Innovators as I&M Foundation PartnershipExpands Challenge The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded KES 31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises and community organisations developing solutions to some of Kenya’s most press...

03/08/2026

Can faith help accelerate gender equality in Africa?

A Nairobi convening hosted by the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) explored how faith-aligned philanthropy can support lasting social change by addressing the norms that shape the lives of women and girls.

The dialogue comes at a time when Africa is looking to strengthen homegrown philanthropy as global development funding continues to decline.

Read the full story here: https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/08/03/apf-convenes-nairobi-dialogue-on-faith-philanthropy-and-gender-equality/

Faith has often been viewed as part of the challenge in advancing gender equality, but a Nairobi dialogue challenged philanthropists to see it as part of the solution. The African Philanthropy Forum (APF), in partnership with the Imago Dei Fund (IDF), brought together philanthropists, faith leaders....

31/07/2026

Leaders from across Africa's impact investing and philanthropy ecosystem are set to meet in Cape Town this November for the #2026 AVPA Conference.

Under the theme "Beyond Aid: Financing Africa's Future for Sustainable Impact," the conference will explore how partnerships, investment, and innovative financing can shape Africa's development future.

The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) will host its 2026 Conference from 9 to 11 November at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together leaders from across Africa's impact investing and philanthropy ecosystem. Held under the theme,

30/07/2026

UNICEF Africa Rotary International Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gates Foundation

30/07/2026

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to leave one-third of his estate to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, ensuring his philanthropic work continues for generations.

The move highlights a growing trend among African business leaders to institutionalise giving and create lasting social impact beyond their lifetimes.

Read the full story https://africasolutionsmediahub.org/2026/07/30/aliko-dangote-to-leave-one-third-of-his-estate-to-charity/

Dangote Industries

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to leave one-third of his estate to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, a move designed to ensure his philanthropic work continues long after his lifetime. The plan was revealed by his daughter, Halima Dangote, who said the billionaire sees giving back as a respo...