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Climate Change Fuels Spread of Infectious Diseases in Kenya, Experts Warn
By Bhabna Banerjee, Inside Climate News Health professionals are issuing warnings about the impact of…
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Women in Laikipia turn Pricky Cactus into a Fruity Wine and Biogas
Despite its numerous challenges, the plant has emerged as an alternative source of income for some locals, particularly women who harvest and sell the fruits for wine and jam production. Additionally, it is now being recognized as a green energy source, with its leaves being used to generate biogas for cooking through a collaborative program involving Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Agriculture, Laikipia Permaculture Centre, and Florida University in the US.
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Kenya’s Civil Society Applauds Ban on GM Crops
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.
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HOW TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS(TICs) INFILTRATE OUR DAILY LIVES
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 risks to human health and the environment. Despite regulations, many TICs continue to circulate undetected, exposing people and ecosystems to long-term harm.
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Saving the Forests through Clean Cooking: A New Approach in Kilifi
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 ensures that future generations will inherit a healthier, greener planet.
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Tackling Climate Change in Pastoral Communities
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 with life—lush rows of vegetables flourish under the semi-arid sun. Once a pastoralist relying on livestock like most of her Samburu community, Hellen is embracing farming to combat the devastating effects of climate change.
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Resilience Amidst the Floods in Nairobi’s Slums
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, schools, and friends' homes. However, for Shildah's family, leaving wasn't an option.
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High-Stakes Talks Highlight Challenges of a Just Transition in Plastics
World leaders are finally on the verge of tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental problem of our time, reduction on plastic products manufacturing.
Herder Killed in Tsavo East Clash with KWS
By Bernard Gitau A herder has been killed at Yakalicha area inside Tsavo East National…
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Justice for Waste Workers: Unions and Environmentalists Unite in Plastic Treaty Fight
“We can’t continue like this. Poor working conditions in the guise of implementing the utopian vision of a circular economy, where 100 percent of plastic waste is recycled and companies can continue to produce,” warns Gisore Nyabuti, the Secretary-General, Kenya Waste Pickers Association.