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Owino Uhuru Victims Still Waiting for Justice as Court Gives NEMA Final Deadline

Neville Ng'ambwa July 10, 2026

Six years after securing a landmark court victory, victims of lead poisoning in Mombasa's Owino Uhuru settlement are yet to receive the KSh1.3 billion compensation awarded for the devastating impacts of toxic pollution.

Conservation

Kenya Waste Movement Turns Trash into Economic Gold

Neville Ng'ambwa July 6, 2026

Kenya's "Tunataka Taka" campaign is reshaping how communities view waste by promoting a circular economy where discarded materials become valuable resources. Backed by the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO), the movement combines digital storytelling, policy reform, and private-sector innovation to boost recycling, create green jobs, and drive sustainable waste management across the country.

Conservation Feature

Kenya Launches Landmark Partnership to Transform Waste into Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa June 22, 2026

Kenya has launched its National Plastics Action Partnership (NPAP-Kenya), a landmark initiative aimed at turning plastic waste into a driver of climate action, green jobs, and economic growth.

Climate Change

G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage

Neville Ng'ambwa June 22, 2026

Climate action took a back seat at the 2026 G7 Summit as geopolitical conflicts, economic uncertainty, and energy security concerns dominated discussions. For climate-vulnerable countries like Kenya, the shift raises concerns over delayed climate finance and the urgent need to keep resilience and clean energy investments high on the global agenda.

Conservation

Mombasa Leads Global Charge for Ocean Protection

Neville Ng'ambwa June 18, 2026

The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa marks a historic shift toward actionable marine protection and blue economy growth. This summit prioritizes the 30x30 initiative and climate sustainability, transforming global dialogue into tangible results for the future of our shared marine heritage.

Conservation

East African Cities Rethink Waste with Visible Ecosystems

Neville Ng'ambwa June 17, 2026

From Nairobi’s polluted rivers to overflowing landfills in Kampala and Dar es Salaam, experts are calling for innovative solutions that combine visible ecosystems, smart technology, and community-led circular economy models to create cleaner, healthier, and more resilient urban environments.

Conservation

Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy Intergration

Neville Ng'ambwa June 15, 2026

Konza Technopolis has become the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to integrate a formally recognized wildlife conservancy into its urban development framework. The move protects critical biodiversity within the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem while demonstrating how technology, economic growth, and environmental conservation can coexist.

Conservation

Can Redirecting the Congo River Bring Lake Chad Back to Life?

Neville Ng'ambwa June 9, 2026

Lake Chad has lost nearly 90% of its surface area, threatening the livelihoods of more than 40 million people across Central and West Africa. A controversial US$50 billion proposal to redirect water from the Congo River Basin could revive the shrinking lake, but critics warn it may trigger serious environmental consequences elsewhere.

Climate Change

Climate Change’s Silent Toll on African Minds

Neville Ng'ambwa May 28, 2026

Climate change has its profound impact extending beyond environmental degradation to inflict a silent, yet devastating, toll on mental health in Africa. From women grappling with loneliness to communities displaced by floods, the psychological scars are deepening.

Food Systems

Kenya’s Agri-Insurance Boom Climate Resilience

Neville Ng'ambwa May 27, 2026

Kenyan smallholder farmers are increasingly turning to crop and index-based livestock insurance as climate shocks intensify, transforming agricultural insurance into a vital climate adaptation tool.