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A filmmaker shifting our views on trash

Correspondent June 17, 2026

A new documentary by Kenyan filmmaker Sally Ngoiri is challenging audiences to rethink waste, consumption, and environmental responsibility. Through Afterlife of Waste, Ngoiri explores how discarded materials reveal deeper issues of inequality, climate change, and social justice, while highlighting the power of storytelling to inspire action and change.

Conservation

Green Belt Movement, Just Act Sue Government Over Forest Law Amendment

Correspondent June 16, 2026

Environmental groups have taken the government to court over recent amendments to Kenya's forest law, warning that the changes could weaken protections for public forests and accelerate habitat fragmentation. The case could have far-reaching implications for conservation, climate resilience, and future infrastructure projects in protected forest ecosystems.

Food Systems

Ancient Maya Knowledge Helps Guatemalan Farmers Cut Agrochemical Use

Correspondent June 15, 2026

Farmers in Guatemala are reviving ancient Maya agricultural knowledge to create natural biopesticides from locally available plants, reducing dependence on costly agrochemicals. The approach is improving soil health, protecting biodiversity, and helping communities build more sustainable and resilient food systems.

Feature

How Nairobi’s Poor Infrastructure Fails Persons with Disabilities

Correspondent June 11, 2026

Persons with disabilities in Nairobi's informal settlements face disproportionate risks during floods due to poor infrastructure, inaccessible emergency response systems, and inadequate disaster preparedness. As climate-related disasters intensify, advocates are calling for inclusive planning, improved drainage, and stronger protections to uphold the dignity and safety of vulnerable communities.

Food Systems

Schools Turn to Permaculture Farming to Cut Costs and Improve Nutrition

Correspondent June 8, 2026

Schools across Western Kenya are transforming their compounds into productive farms through permaculture, helping reduce food costs, improve student nutrition, and provide hands-on agricultural learning. The initiative is also strengthening food security and environmental stewardship in surrounding communities.

Conservation

Meru’s Plan to Carve Up Imenti Forest Sparks Uproar Over Deforestation Fears

Correspondent June 5, 2026

A controversial proposal to excise parts of Imenti Forest for a State Lodge and golf course has sparked outrage among conservationists, who warn the move could threaten one of Kenya’s critical water catchment ecosystems and undermine national climate goals.

Tech & Energy

The Engineer who Shaped Kenya’s Renewable Energy Story

Correspondent June 3, 2026

Jennifer Gache’s pioneering work in wind and renewable energy helped shape Kenya’s clean energy journey while inspiring a new generation of women engineers to break barriers in STEM and leadership.

Tech & Energy

Opposition Grows Over Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Near Lake Victoria

Correspondent May 28, 2026

Opposition is growing over Kenya’s proposed nuclear power plant near the Lake Victoria basin, with environmental groups and residents warning that the project could threaten Africa’s largest freshwater lake, fishing livelihoods, biodiversity, and regional stability.

Conservation

Argentina Seizes Over 700 Trafficked Marine Animals From Kenya

Correspondent May 28, 2026

More than 700 live marine animals trafficked from Kenya were seized in Argentina in a major wildlife trafficking operation linked to the global exotic aquarium trade. Authorities say many of the animals arrived dead or critically weakened after days in transit.

El Niño Watch

Global Climate Experts Warn East Africa to Prepare for Extreme El Niño Weather

Correspondent May 18, 2026

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.