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COP30 Signals New Climate Finance Path for Africa

Neville Ng'ambwa November 20, 2025

A major outcome from COP30 in Brazil is the rise of a new Climate Finance Hub designed to help countries coordinate funding for adaptation and resilience. Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa are among the first African nations adopting the model, signalling a shift in how climate finance will reach the continent.

Opinions

Desalination Lessons from Israel for Kenya’s Coastal Water Future

Neville Ng'ambwa November 19, 2025

Israel’s historic move to refill the Sea of Galilee with desalinated water offers powerful lessons for Kenya’s water-stressed coastal communities. With smart planning, renewable energy and community-led models, desalination could finally deliver clean, reliable drinking water to towns and islands long left behind.

Conservation

Across the Border Ethiopia Also Under Mathenge Threat

Neville Ng'ambwa November 17, 2025

Mathenge, introduced in Ethiopia like in Kenya, is threatening water, livestock, and livelihoods. Scientists warn that sustainable land management and native restoration are key to controlling its impact.

Tech & Energy

Kenya’s Nuclear Gamble Shifts to Siaya as Communities Weigh the Risks

Neville Ng'ambwa November 12, 2025

Kenya’s nuclear power ambitions have shifted from Kilifi to Siaya, sparking new debate on environmental safety and community health. Experts warn that building a nuclear plant near Lake Victoria could threaten livelihoods and ecosystems that millions depend on.

Climate Change

Major Powers Skip COP30, Casting Shadow Over Global Climate Talks

Neville Ng'ambwa November 7, 2025

At the opening of the Belém Climate Summit plenary session of COP30, the absence of major powers like the U.S. casts a shadow over global cooperation. As Africa, and Kenya in particular, brace for worsening climate impacts, the lack of leadership threatens vital funding and the continent’s climate resilience ambitions.

Opinions

Eliud Kipchoge’s Final Run Echoes a Call for Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa November 3, 2025

Eliud Kipchoge’s farewell marathon in New York marked more than the end of an era — it symbolized a new race for climate resilience. As athletes worldwide unite under the #Adapt2Win campaign, Kenya’s greatest runner reminds us that the real finish line lies in protecting the planet we all run on.

Opinions

Can Kenya Balance Forest Use and Conservation in the Age of Mass Timber

Neville Ng'ambwa October 31, 2025

As Kenya lifts its logging ban to boost the timber economy, experts warn of a looming ecological setback. Yet a new wave of sustainable building innovation — led by the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program — argues that mass timber could turn forests into allies, not victims, of development. Between economic growth and environmental integrity, can Kenya find a middle path?

Conservation

Silencing the Earth: China’s Shadow Over Africa’s Mining Tragedy

Neville Ng'ambwa October 29, 2025

When a deadly mine disaster struck a Chinese-run site in Africa, the tragedy exposed not just unsafe labor practices — but the deeper inequities at the heart of the global green transition. Behind the silence lies a question of justice: Who pays the price for the world’s hunger for minerals?

Opinions

Encroachment Leading to Human-Wildlife Conflict In Kenya

Neville Ng'ambwa October 28, 2025

Across Kenya, the war between fences and freedom is intensifying. From Amboseli’s electrocuted giraffes to a relocated elephant in Meru, the story reveals a nation struggling to balance growth and coexistence. Can new laws, community action, and empathy help restore harmony between people and wildlife?

Tech & Energy

Africa Drives Forward in Green Mobility with Solar Powered E-Bikes

Neville Ng'ambwa October 24, 2025

A new wave of innovation is sweeping through Africa’s transport sector as solar-powered e-bikes and mobile charging stations redefine how far clean energy can reach. From the bustling cities to the most remote hinterlands, this shift marks a transformative step toward a greener, more connected continent.