Welcome to Johari News: Unearthing Life’s Precious Gems
In Swahili, “Johari” means “jewel” or “something precious” – a fitting name for a blog dedicated to uncovering the valuable insights and sparkling stories that enrich our lives and our world.
Dive into a world where lifestyle, gender, and conservation intersect to create a treasure trove of narratives that inspire, inform, and ignite change. At Johari News, we believe in the power of storytelling to transform perspectives and drive action, much like how a precious gem can capture light and reflect beauty.
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The Silent Epidemic: Kenya’s Youth Face a Weighty Challenge
With obesity rates soaring among kids as young as five, experts warn: the country’s future…

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Saving our drylands: Gender, knowledge, and community power
East Africa experts underscore the urgent need for holistic dryland management, emphasizing gender equality, indigenous…

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Environment programs have been excluding women for far too long. This is why they need a rethink
In the arid lands of Kimana, Kajiado County, Naisiae Lomonyak, a 37-year-old mother of five,…
Lifestyle

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The Silent Epidemic: Kenya’s Youth Face a Weighty Challenge
With obesity rates soaring among kids as young as five, experts warn: the country’s future…

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Why Tequila Don Julio is betting big on Kenyan film
When it comes to the drink of choice for film stars, it is Don Julio…

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Here’s the art of pairing whisky with your food
When it comes to alcohol and food pairings, wine gets all the cred. But did…
Business

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Access to emerging markets a pipe-dream for many SMEs in Africa
The next conversation Africa should have is that of creating a Pan-Africa payment system. While…

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Fewer women-led businesses scale, now there is a solution
While access to finance is a big barrier the major issues that women-led SMEs face…

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Why digital finance inclusion can help uplift women from poverty
Financial exclusion remains a pervasive issue for many women across the East African region. While the…
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