In East Africa, where the horizon stretches, early light and enduring dreams meet where innovation, tradition, and transformation walk the same path.

East Africa

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The Complex Balance of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Ordinance

Over six decades after Maasai pastoralists were allowed to live alongside wildlife, this pioneering experiment reveals hard truths about who decides...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Seychelles Saved Its Ocean. Can It Save Its Coastline?

Marine protections have worked, but with 90% of the population crowded on one island, Seychelles must now build a future without...
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Reimagining the Great Green Wall

To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?

Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

When Rainfall Fails: Hunger and Hardship in Karamoja

Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds.
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
5 min read

How Betty Wandia Githinji is Shaping Eco-Conscious Living Through Design in Kenya

Betty’s designs fuse African craftsmanship with practical, mindful living—creating functional pieces that preserve culture and empower local communities.
The Publishers
9 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

What If Clean Water Was a Privilege, Not a Right?

Millions live without clean water, facing daily struggles for survival—what happens when this basic need is denied?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
5 min read
Electric Tuk-Tuks. Photo by Tomi Abe

E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few

What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Black rhino mother and calf graze peacefully in protected savannah. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Fierce Fight to Save the Black Rhino

As the black rhino teeters on the brink of extinction, dedicated conservationists and communities unite to combat relentless poaching and habitat...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
10 min read
An Ethiopian woman pouring coffee from a jug into multiple cups on a tray

Is Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Dying?

Will Ethiopia’s rich coffee culture and biodiversity withstand climate shifts, stricter regulations, and economic pressures, or are these threats too great?
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
11 min read

Why Your Choice of Sunscreen Could Save Coral Reefs

Just as your choice of sunscreen shields your skin, it can also protect the vibrant life beneath the waves.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
11 min read

How Extreme Heat is Fueling Conflict in South Sudan

In the scorching reality of South Sudan, where climate change collides with socio-political strife, the quest for survival intertwines with the...
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
7 min read

Drops of Life: Majik Water’s Solution for Arid Communities

Majik Water spearheads a groundbreaking approach to combating water scarcity in Kenya’s arid regions, utilizing innovative air-to-water technology to revolutionize clean...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
9 min read

How Lake Turkana Powers Kenya’s Green Revolution

Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited is transforming lives in Kenya, harnessing wind energy to create jobs and foster community development.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
7 min read

Drone Rangers: Zipline’s Quest for Greener Logistics

Illustration by Tomi Abe Zipline, a pioneering force in green logistics, is revolutionizing global access to healthcare, consumer products, and food...
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
5 min read