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Bob Koigi

Bob Koigi
Author, Contributing Editor

Bob Koigi is a multiple award winning Kenyan journalist who has extensively reported on agriculture, food security, rural development, climate change and environment across radio, TV, print and online media for various international media outlets.

Koigi holds a Masters degree in International Studies and an undergraduate degree in journalism and media studies. 

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Editors' Pick
August 01, 2022
Make repatriation of Congolese refugees humane
topic:Refugees and Asylum
editor:Bob Koigi
Compassionate assistance should be given to Congolese refugees willing to return home.
Editors' Pick
July 25, 2022
Towards sustainable conservation of Africa’s protected areas
topic:Conservation
editor:Bob Koigi
A large amount of land has been set aside throughout Africa to promote conservation efforts and wildlife protection.
Editors' Pick
July 19, 2022
Taming the illegal logging and trade of African Rosewood
topic:Conservation
editor:Bob Koigi
The recent outlawing of African rosewood trade requires strict enforcement and cooperation to succeed.
Story
July 15, 2022
The miracle island of Malawi
topic:Conservation
by:Bob Koigi
A tiny island in Lake Malawi has become a model of sustainability. Here's why and what we can learn from it.
Editors' Pick
July 11, 2022
Catalysing clean air in global cities
topic:Air Pollution
editor:Bob Koigi
As millions of people face dangerous levels of air pollution, governments and organizations must find methods to reduce air contamination.
Story
July 04, 2022
Tackling energy poverty in Sub Saharan Africa
topic:Energy
by:Bob Koigi
Energy-efficient off-grid appliances are on the rise, but remain out of reach for many in Sub Saharan Africa. A new initiative is looking to change that.
Story
June 28, 2022
Wheeling water to tackle inequality
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
A South Africa-based organisation is, quite literally, rolling clean water to communities in need. But they don't intend to stop there.
Editors' Pick
June 20, 2022
Technology: a saving grace for refugees
topic:Refugees and Asylum
editor:Bob Koigi
While the amount of people fleeing their homelands skyrockets, technology has proven to be a great asset in their search for a new home.
Editors' Pick
June 13, 2022
Indigenous rights under attack in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro
topic:Indigenous people
editor:Bob Koigi
As the Tanzanian government tries to evict indigenous groups in Ngorongoro, debates spring up around conservatorship and indigenous rights.
Editors' Pick
June 06, 2022
Food safety is a basic human right!
topic:Food Security
editor:Bob Koigi
On World Food Safety Day, we are reminded of the importance of implementing sustainable policies to guarantee safe food for all.
Editors' Pick
May 30, 2022
How global conflicts spark food insecurity
topic:Food Security
editor:Bob Koigi
Wars and regional conflicts disrupt normal food networks, resulting in greater food insecurity.
Editors' Pick
May 23, 2022
Towards sustainable African cities
topic:Sustainable Development
editor:Bob Koigi
With rapid urbanisation and limited civil services, African countries are working hard to develop sustainable cities.
Editors' Pick
May 16, 2022
Africa must become self-sufficient in healthcare
topic:Health and Sanitation
editor:Bob Koigi
With the vast amount of challenges to the healthcare system and lack of access, Africa must prioritize self-sufficiency.
Story
May 12, 2022
The plague of water grabbing and its consequences
topic:Indigenous people
by:Bob Koigi
Water grabs by corporations and wealthy governments are depleting Africa's dwindling water resources, squeezing dry its indigenous populations.
Editors' Pick
May 09, 2022
The world must stand with the Batwa community in DR Congo
topic:Indigenous people
editor:Bob Koigi
Subject to mass violence and removal from their homelands, the Batwa people need international support and protection.
Editors' Pick
May 02, 2022
Making sense of the African Year of Nutrition
topic:Food Security
editor:Bob Koigi
A large portion of the African continent faces scarce access to food and malnutrition.
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