Posted inTech & Energy
Kenya Drives Green with New Law Mandating Solar E-Mobility
Kenya is poised for a major transport overhaul with a new Draft Bill. It mandates solar-powered electric vehicles for all government and public service fleets.
Posted inClimate Change
Africa Takes a Giant Leap in Climate Resilience with New Satellite Facility
The African Union, in partnership with the EU, has launched the African Meteorological Satellite Applications Facility (AMSAF) to revolutionize disaster management. By leveraging advanced satellite technology and real-time forecasting, AMSAF empowers African communities to proactively respond to extreme weather, ensuring food security and long-term climate resilience.
Posted inClimate Change
Climate Change is Damaging Human Relationships and Social Well-being, Study Warns
Climate change is damaging human relationships, increasing loneliness, and disrupting communities globally, a new study reveals. This erosion of social health undermines collective action against environmental crises, highlighting the need for policies that strengthen community ties.
Posted inEl Niño Watch
Global Climate Experts Warn East Africa to Prepare for Extreme El Niño Weather
East Africa faces potential floods and landslides as a powerful El Niño looms. Scientists warn of severe weather disruptions, urging preparedness in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The region's vulnerability to Pacific and Indian Ocean warming could lead to intense rainfall.
Posted inClimate Change
How Climate Stress Is Fueling Kenya’s Diabetes Burden
As climate stress, urban poverty, and rising food insecurity reshape life in Kenya’s cities, young people living with diabetes are facing a growing health crisis. For many aging out of donor-supported care programmes, the cost of insulin, limited public healthcare support, and unhealthy urban environments are turning diabetes management into a daily struggle tied not only to health, but also to environmental inequality and climate justice.
Posted inFeature
Parenting Type 1 Diabetes Amid Climate and Food Crises
Parents raising children with Type 1 diabetes in Kenya are facing growing emotional and financial strain as climate change, food insecurity, and rising healthcare costs make disease management increasingly difficult.
Posted inTech & Energy
Kenya’s New Energy Reality Amid Record Fuel Surge
Kenya’s latest fuel price hike has pushed petrol and diesel costs to historic highs, accelerating calls for a faster transition to electric mobility and clean cooking as households and businesses struggle with rising living costs.
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The Hidden Mental Toll of Firewood Collection
As Mental Health Awareness Month highlights global wellness, African women face a silent crisis where hours spent searching for firewood are linked to a 50% increase in depression risks.
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Students Turn Farm Waste into Award-Winning Vehicle Exhaust Filter
Two Kenyan students from Kiambu County have won the Africa regional Earth Prize after developing HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from farm waste including maize cobs and coconut shells.
Posted inOpinions
Indigenous Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Climate Resilience
As climate disasters intensify, indigenous knowledge is emerging as a vital tool for climate resilience. Across Africa, communities are combining traditional ecological wisdom with modern science to strengthen adaptation, conserve ecosystems, and prepare for an uncertain climate future.