April 24, 2025/
When cows' stomachs make methane, they lose valuable energy that could otherwise be used to make milk or meat. By feeding them in a way that reduces methane output, researchers might be able to...
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April 24, 2025/
Kenya has officially assumed the role of the 3rd Vice President on the Sahara and…
April 23, 2025/
The report shows that the climate crisis also exacerbates violence against women and girls by making it even harder to address and prevent: “Climate change can create environmental conditions that damage or disrupt schooling,...
April 23, 2025/
When compared to other hazards, the study shows, rapid temperature fluctuations pose a unique threat due to the limited time available to respond and adapt, potentially exacerbating impacts on both natural and societal systems.
April 22, 2025/
According to the recent report released by the Kenya Meteorological Department on the State of Climate in Kenya, 2024 marked the hottest year on record in the country, reflecting the global trend of rising...
April 22, 2025/
Schools in Kenya now have the opportunity to harness the power of green energy through solar power. This innovative initiative is made possible through a partnership between KCB Bank and Sentinel Energy. KCB Bank...
April 17, 2025/
Cultural norms play a significant role in shaping women's roles, while economic barriers hinder their ability to adapt. The evolving economic landscape, coupled with cultural norms and legal constraints, hinders women from building resilience...
April 16, 2025/
Agriculture in Kenya is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with farmers facing the challenges of irregular, insufficient, and unpredictable rainfall patterns. The situation is getting worse by the day, with extreme weather events like...
April 12, 2025/
This week, Trump signed an executive order aimed at state and local climate laws that seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, Trump sought to breathe new life into America's coal industry, directing government...
April 10, 2025/
A new policy brief from Power Shift Africa (Kenya) and Germanwatch (Germany) urges the German government to rethink its agricultural cooperation strategy with Africa. The brief, titled "What is the Missing Ingredient? The German...
April 9, 2025/
CGIAR Science Week, co-hosted by the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is bringing together experts and leaders in agricultural science to explore innovative partnerships. The event focuses on how science and collaboration...
April 9, 2025/
Banks in Kenya have 18 months to start disclosing their climate-related exposure arising from the…
April 8, 2025/
The investigation highlights that the seeming philanthropic initiatives led by the Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation under the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Agra) - an organization they established promising to...
April 5, 2025/
Vihiga County Vihiga has launched the County Climate Change Bill 2025, providing a framework for…
April 2, 2025/
The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) urges business owners and manufacturers to take proactive…
March 28, 2025/
Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have praised the recent decision by the Court of Appeal to temporarily halt the importation of genetically modified (GM) crops into Kenya.
March 26, 2025/
Baringo has also been overrun by Prosopis juliflora, a highly invasive plant commonly known as Mathenge. This thorny species is spreading rapidly, taking over the land and disrupting the natural environment. Tragically, thousands of...
March 21, 2025/
Industrialization has fueled Kenya’s economic growth, but it has also unleashed a silent danger—Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). These harmful substances infiltrate everyday products, from plastics and cosmetics to toys and mining operations, posing serious...
March 13, 2025/
By Dan Kaburu It is a normal day for Virginia Nduku, a 53-year-old mother of…
March 10, 2025/
A report by the Heinrich Boell Foundation (hbf) blames overuse of synthetic fertilizers, monoculture farming, and deforestation for the declining soil fertility, erosion, and desertification, with 63% of arable land affected by acidity, 80%...
February 28, 2025/
By embracing clean cooking solutions, schools in Kenya could lead the way in both environmental and financial sustainability. The shift from firewood to clean energy doesn’t just save trees—it saves money, improves health, and...
February 19, 2025/
Kenya is depleting forest covers in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as…
February 18, 2025/
Kenya is eyeing Sh 1 billion for its role in offsetting an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to the Forest Status Report – 2024, Kenya has an estimated 6.4 million acres...
February 13, 2025/
Kenya is home to 2,000 fungi and bacteria, a Forest Status Report 2024 reveals. This makes Kenya to rank eighth globally among the ten most biodiverse nations, with over 35,000 species of flora and fauna...
February 12, 2025/
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged private businesses to invest in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) as the country prepares to shift away from traditional dumping sites.
February 9, 2025/
Ecobora www.ecobora.co is a green energy company whose vision is to empower local communities using green energy as a catalyst for energy poverty alleviation. “We started seeing the impact we had on families and...
February 8, 2025/
By Wanja Mwaniki Urgent Action Needed to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C The United Nations…
February 3, 2025/
In Logorate village, nestled within the vast, arid landscape of Samburu County, Hellen Nasha aged 46, tends to her farm, a striking contrast to the dusty plains surrounding it. Her 9.5-acre plot is teeming...
January 29, 2025/
The luxury of an uninterrupted power supply is often taken for granted by many, especially urban dwellers. Ironically, some residents living in counties that host Kenya's supply remain the most underprivileged.
January 27, 2025/
One young Kenyan, Truphena Muthoni, has made it her mission to spread the word about the health benefits of tree hugging. At just 21 years old, she knows firsthand the power of connecting with...
January 22, 2025/
Kenya’s pursuit of nuclear power also raises questions about regional security. While only two African countries—South Africa and Egypt—currently have nuclear power programs, several others, including Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, are...
January 11, 2025/
African nations are urging developed countries to follow through on their commitments to combat global warming. This plea comes in response to the recent report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which revealed that...
January 10, 2025/
2024 has been recorded as the hottest year ever experienced by modern humans. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) revealed that the average temperature last year was 1.6 degrees Celsius above preindustrial...
January 9, 2025/
The torrential rains wreaked havoc across informal settlements like Mathare, Kibera, Korogocho, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Kiambiu. Poor drainage systems and overcrowded living conditions amplified the destruction, forcing families to seek refuge in churches,...
January 9, 2025/
By Bernard Gitau Kenya has taken steps to fight illegal mining following the establishment of…
January 8, 2025/
By Bernard Gitau The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is in the process of analyzing the…
January 4, 2025/
Kenya is proving to be the global go-to destination for witnessing the incredible twin births as the sight of an elephant mama with not one, but two adorable calves is truly a sight to...
January 3, 2025/
World leaders are finally on the verge of tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental problem of our time, reduction on plastic products manufacturing.
January 3, 2025/
To ease the rangers' work of patrolling the vast land of Oglului, the team has a drone that helps them to monitor wildlife movement, watering point, sick and animal giving birth.
January 1, 2025/
The Kenyan mountain bongo is an endangered tragelaphine antelope subspecies, endemic to the Aberdare, Mount Kenya, Cheranganis Hills and the Mau Forests Complex, with only a few individuals left in the Eburu, Maasai Mau...