Nations dawdle on agreeing rules to control 'killer robots' in future wars
Nations are investing in developing lethal autonomous weapons systems which can identify, target, and kill a person all on their own - but there are no international laws governing their use
African LGBT+ refugees plead U.N. for safe shelter after Kenya camp attacks
More than 40 LGBT+ refugees from countries including Uganda, Burundi and the DRC said they were targeted in two homophobic attacks in the last three weeks
Smart solar pumps use big data to stop Africa being sucked dry
The pumps' sensors record real-time data such as energy usage and pump speed in each location, which is then used to calculate groundwater extraction rates and levels
Kenyan scientist builds with bottles to beat plastic pollution
'Eco Blocks and Tiles' is the first company in Kenya to manufacture roof tiles and other construction materials from plastic and glass waste
Charity sues Kenya over treatment of trafficked Indian, Nepali women
The complaint says the women were made to stay in Kenya for months and testify against their traffickers, causing them psychological harm
When did you last see an African video game hero? asks Kenya's Usiku Games
A Kenyan firm offers games with subtle messages on themes like conservation, climate change and culture
Guess the rain: Kenya gamifies climate change to help farmers
In the "Let it rain" challenge, farmers can take to their mobile phones to predict what day the rainy season will start
Congo rape victims take to catwalk to show female strength
"When I was designing for them, I didn't see victims. I just see incredibly strong women," said designer Tolu Coker
Dirty fuels kill millions as investment in clean cooking runs short
Three billion people cook with dirty fuels on open fires or stoves that produce high levels of carbon monoxide, killing four million people annually
Kenya maps first 'Climate Atlas' to battle future food losses
Climate change is taking a toll across east Africa and increasingly erratic weather is becoming commonplace in countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Ethiopia