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Rwanda Healers Preserve Medicinal Plant Knowledge Amid Climate Threats

Correspondent May 12, 2026

Traditional healers in Rwanda are racing to preserve centuries-old medicinal plant knowledge as climate change threatens biodiversity, ecosystems, and indigenous healing traditions across the country.

Tech & Energy

TotalEnergies Accelerates EV Charging Expansion in Kenya With 30 Stations Nationwide

Correspondent May 12, 2026

TotalEnergies has expanded its electric vehicle charging network to 30 stations across Kenya, signalling a major shift toward cleaner transport solutions. The rollout, focused largely on electric motorbikes for the boda boda sector, reflects growing investment in Kenya’s fast-rising e-mobility industry.

Food Systems

Kenya Eyes Greener Milk Production With New Climate Financing

Correspondent May 12, 2026

Kenya has secured Sh5.4 billion (US$42 million) in climate financing to reduce methane emissions from the dairy sector through improved feeds, breeding, manure management, and animal health. The regional DaIMA programme aims to help farmers increase milk productivity while lowering emissions, positioning climate-smart dairy farming as both an environmental and economic opportunity for East Africa.

Tech & Energy

Nigeria Bets on Solar Manufacturing as Investments Hit US$425 Million

Correspondent May 11, 2026

Nigeria is emerging as a renewable energy manufacturing hub after attracting US$425 million in investments for eight new solar and clean energy manufacturing facilities. With local solar panel production capacity rising from 120MW to nearly 300MW in just two years and exports already reaching Ghana, the country is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s growing clean energy industrial transition.

Opinions

Another mega-refinery won’t power Africa’s future; it will trap it in the past

Correspondent May 11, 2026

East Africa’s proposed mega-refinery in Tanga may promise energy security and economic gains, but it risks locking the region into a fossil fuel future just as the world accelerates toward renewable energy. As clean energy technologies become cheaper, more resilient, and globally dominant, Africa faces a defining choice.

Conservation

The Agroforestry Model Powering Ethiopia’s Green Economy

Correspondent May 7, 2026

Through Chaka Origin, entrepreneur Feven Tsehaye is transforming indigenous plants into high-value products while preserving forests, empowering women, and building a regenerative green economy rooted in nature.

Tech & Energy

Court directs enjoinment of Ministry of Energy in BP Kenya toxic waste lawsuit

Correspondent May 6, 2026

The Environment and Land Court in Isiolo has ordered petitioners in a toxic waste lawsuit against BP to include the Ministry of Energy as a respondent, citing its oversight role during historic oil exploration activities in northern Kenya.

Conservation

Scientists say Moringa seeds could filter microplastics from drinking water

Correspondent May 6, 2026

Seeds from the Moringa oleifera could offer a breakthrough in water purification, with new research showing they can remove up to 98% of microplastics from drinking water. Scientists say the plant-based method performs as effectively as conventional chemical treatments.

Climate Change

As climate change deepens, African cities face the daunting prospect of more deadly rains

Correspondent May 6, 2026

As climate change intensifies rainfall patterns across East Africa, cities like Nairobi are facing increasingly deadly floods driven by rapid urbanization, poor drainage systems, and rising precipitation levels.

Conservation

Government Scales Up Forest Protection Through Strategic Fencing Programme

Correspondent May 5, 2026

Kenya has intensified forest protection efforts through an expanded fencing programme, with a new 50-kilometer project launched in the Kaptagat ecosystem. While authorities say fencing will help curb encroachment and human-wildlife conflict, conservationists warn that long-term success will depend on stronger governance, community involvement, and protection against large-scale land interests.