Stories written by Sam Otieno

Kenyan Journalists Feel Heat of Govt Pressure

By Sam Otieno
Freedom of the press in Kenya is facing its biggest challenge since independence, with government censorship on the rise both during and since last year’s general election.

Impending Drought? There’s an App for That – Or Should Be

By Sam Otieno
Fostering and harnessing innovative technologies could significantly reduce the negative impacts from climate change, including drought, water scarcity and food insecurity in African countries.

Protecting Africa’s Drylands Key to the Continent’s Future

By Sam Otieno
Africa’s population continues to grow, putting intense pressure on available land for agricultural purposes and life-supporting ecosystem services even as the scenario is compounded by the adverse impacts of climate change.