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Strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD) Data Systems Through a Centralized Data Visualization Platform in Kenya

Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a critical foundation for lifelong health, learning, and productivity. However, in Kenya, as in many low- and middle-income countries, ECD

Enhancing Coherence and Use of Education Data: Addressing System Fragmentation Across Uganda, Senegal, and Burkina Faso

Across Uganda, Senegal, and Burkina Faso, education data systems face persistent fragmentation, limited interoperability, and underutilization of data for planning and decision-making. The KIX-SEEDS project,

Exploring the Capabilities, Motivations and Opportunities for Handwashing with Soap in the Low-Income Settlements of Mombasa, Kenya

Low-income areas face numerous challenges that hinder the practice of Handwashing with soap (HWWS). These challenges include limited financial resources, forgetfulness to purchase or use

Co-developing Community- Based Interventions: Lessons from a Handwashing Initiative in Low-Income Areas of Mombasa, Kenya

Handwashing with soap is an effective public health measure against the spread of infectious diseases. The practice requires the availability of water, handwashing facilities that

Digitization a game changer in humanitarian services and research: Lessons from the Jengu Handwashing study in Daadab

Digital technologies are becoming an integral part of humanitarian responses and increasingly facilitate access to critical support in crises. Studies have shown that digital platforms

Promoting Healthier Diets in Kenya Through Fiscal Policies

This evidence brief presents lessons from countries that have successfully implemented fiscal measures to promote healthy diets. It provides policy recommendations to guide the adoption

Myths vs Facts: Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes

This Myth vs Facts booklet on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Taxes serves as a public health awareness resource aimed at dispelling misconceptions and presenting evidence-based facts.

Handwashing in Low-Income Urban Kenya: Findings and Recommendations

Goal 6 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls for universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Handwashing with soap remains one

Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) Program

Young people, women, and sexual and gender minority groups in Africa face persistent challenges that limit their access to sexual and reproductive health and rights

The politics of social (in) exclusion of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya

Social exclusion can be defined as the limitation or nonrealization of citizens’ economic, social, and political rights. In Kenya, sexual and gender minorities (SGM) experience

Lived experiences and public perceptions of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya

Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, and other gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+) people in sub-Saharan Africa face identity-based violations of their human rights and injustices arising from

Urban Farming & Food Safety: Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements

This brief presents findings from the Nairobi Food System Lab, part of the EU-funded Healthy Food Africa project (2021–2025). Implemented by APHRC in Nairobi (Korogocho