Author: Anish Shekar
Anish Shekar is a dedicated journalist, scientist, and humanitarian whose work explores the intersections of global development, public policy, and human-interest reporting. He specializes in evidence-driven journalism that bridges scientific insight with real-world impact. By amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities, Anish strives to advance the core values of accuracy, empathy, and editorial integrity in every narrative he develops.
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 20 Congolese medical practitioners working in Kenya have filed a legal challenge at the High Court in Nairobi, seeking to…
MURANG’A, Kenya — A marathon tree-hugging challenge intended to raise awareness about cancer and environmental conservation in Kenya nearly ended in tragedy after James Irungu…
NEW YORK, United States — Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born politician, made history on January 1, 2026, when he was sworn in as the 112th…
DARFUR, Sudan — A harrowing new report from the United Nations Human Rights Office has uncovered the scale of a systemic massacre in Sudan’s Darfur…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Health authorities in Uganda have confirmed that the death toll from a measles outbreak in the country’s semi-arid northeastern region has risen…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a significant move to strengthen public health infrastructure, the governments of Uganda and the United States announced on Wednesday the signing…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has formalized a landmark five-year health agreement with the United States, securing a $2.5 billion deal aimed at combating infectious diseases…
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela has issued a strong condemnation of a statement by US President Donald Trump declaring the country’s airspace closed, escalating a tense…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has activated its highest level of health surveillance and emergency response protocols following the confirmation of a deadly Marburg Virus Disease…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa is grappling with its most severe cholera outbreak in more than two decades, with cases reported this year surging to three…