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High Court Halts NEMA Waste Rules
The High Court has temporarily stopped the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from implementing regulations…
Posted inFood Systems
Revolutionizing Farming with Smart Solutions from Synnefa
In 2014, while studying at the University of Nairobi, Ng’etich took the plunge and founded Synnefa, an agri-tech startup dedicated to equipping smallholder farmers with cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
Posted inWildlife
KWS Cracks Down on Wild Trafficking – From Ants to Bees
Between 2020 and 2025, said Mr Udoto, KWS and their partners have managed to intercept a whole bunch of illegal wildlife products, including 5,140 queen ants, 22 tortoises, 5 snakes, a bee swarm, and even a praying mantis.
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Mt Kenya Forest to Lose Half of Vegetation by 2040
Half of the vegetation in Mt Kenya Forest will disappear over the next 15 years due to climate change and human activities. According to findings of a new research about the impacts of climate change in the Mt Kenya forest ecosystem, 49–55% of vegetation cover across the forest areas will be lost by 2040
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Four Jailed for Illegal Trafficking of Garden Ants
JKIA Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku convicted the four for violating the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
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New Waste Regulations Spark Environment Sustainability Hopes
Environmentalists across the country are optimistic that implementing the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR) Regulations, 2024, will promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste in the country.
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Kenya’s Climate Commitments Undermined by 2025 Finance Bill
Kenya lack of commitment to fighting climate change is the suggestion to slap a 16% VAT on solar, wind, and geothermal inputs. Currently, these inputs are VAT exempt, but if this proposal goes through, they will become expensive, putting a damper on investments in green energy.
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UN Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Solutions
In Kenya, the people categorized as Indigenous are mainly pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gath¬erers include the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yiaku, Waata, and Awer (Boni), while pastoralists include the Turkana, Rendille, Borana, Maas¬ai, Samburu, Ilchamus, Somali, Gabra, Pokot, and Endorois.
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Scientists Create Ultra-Thin Solar Panels 1,000 Times More Efficient
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficiency of solar panels, potentially increasing their effectiveness by up to 1,000 times compared to current models. This advancement promises to make solar energy more economically viable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thereby helping in the fight against climate change.
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Kenya Needs KES 7 Trillion to Reduce GHG Emissions by 35%
Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels such as finance, investments, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon markets.