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Kenya’s Government Retreats on Green Transport Promotion

The proposal by Kenyan Government to introduce a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electric bicycles, solar batteries, and electric buses has raised concerns regarding its dedication to promoting the use of clean energy to combat pollution caused by fossil fuels. These products were previously zero-rated as part…

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7-DAY WEATHER FORECAST VALID MAY 14-20, 2024

Source: Kenya Meteorological Department As we move into the third week of May, the weather across Kenya is expected to exhibit a mix of sunny intervals, occasional showers, and thunderstorms in various regions. Here are the highlights of the seven-day weather forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department:…

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Carbon Credit and Market-Based Forest Conservation Failing

By Peter Ngare Carbon credits and other market-based approaches to conserve forests have failed to stop the destruction of trees and alleviate poverty, a new report by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) shows. This comes at a time when carbon markets are projected to grow…

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Kenya Floods Updates-169 Dead; 30,000 Homes Displaced

By Bernard Gitau Floods claim 169 lives, displaces 30,000 households in Kenya A total of 169 people have died due to the floods across the country, the government has said. According to the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, the country has continued to experience a…

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Heavy Rains Sweep Across Kenya, Prompting Alerts and Rescues

By Wanja Mwaniki & Neville Ng’ambwa The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning to citizens as heavy downpours continue to wreak havoc across the nation, leading to widespread flooding in numerous regions. Taking to its social media platforms, the Department outlined a forecast indicating that the…

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