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Bezos Earth Fund Leads Largest Youth-Led Energy Event

Washington, DC – November 28, 2023 The Bezos Earth Fund is set to take center stage as the primary sponsor for the 2023 Global Student Energy Summit, the world’s largest youth-led energy event. Bringing together over 650 young participants from 150 countries, the summit aims to create a…

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“Ugly” Fruits on Food Insecurity and Climate Change

By Bernard Gitau Approximately one-third of the county’s food goes to waste, primarily due to its appearance. For many, discarded food is synonymous with spoiled ugali, expired flour, or uneaten githeri. However, Dr. Mary Mwale, a Food Security and Nutrition specialist at the Ministry of Agriculture, sheds light…

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Tree planting holiday! But where are the seedlings?

By Bernard Gitau – The country’s effort to combat the effects of climate change is gaining momentum after the government declared a public holiday for tree-growing exercises. “In Exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National…

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The Horsemen of Mt. Kenya

By Bernard Gitau – Mount Kenya National Park, often referred to as an ‘ecological island,’ boasts a distinctive Afro-alpine ecosystem while serving as a critical water source for Kenya. Its diverse wildlife includes elephants, tree hyrax, leopards, and more, with some rare species like bongo and giant forest…

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Swimming Cows of Baringo

By Ben Gitau - Separated from the mainland by water, Kokwa's isolation is palpable. The absence of essential social amenities and even a police presence to maintain law and order paints a stark picture of government neglect.

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Study Shows Climate Misinformation in Media is Declining

Nairobi, Kenya – September 5, 2023: In a groundbreaking study, the Alliance for Science has unveiled a remarkable shift in climate-related media coverage, signaling the virtual eradication of climate misinformation in mainstream print and online media outlets worldwide. Lead author of the study, Mark Lynas, who is also a…

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The Nairobi Declaration: Africa Climate Summit 2023

First African Climate Summit Sparks Hope Amid Global North Interference The inaugural African Climate Summit recently concluded, leaving a trail of mixed emotions among participants. While African nations remain steadfast in their commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, concerns persist over the interference of Global North powers in…

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