Posted inConservation
Turning Waste into Power Sweden Style
We’ve all seen towering piles of plastic. In Sweden, instead of letting those bottles and packaging waste gather dust, the country turns much of it into energy.
Posted inGreen Finance
Kenyan Banks Back $100 Billion Green Finance Plan
Kenyan banks have taken a big step in Africa’s journey toward a greener future after signing an agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to help raise US$100 billion for green industrialisation.
Posted inClimate Change
Africa Climate Summit 2025 Set to Supercharge Action Ahead of COP30
Africa is ready to supercharge climate action, but global leaders must ensure the continent has the resources and support to do so.
Posted inConservation
Karura Forest Entry Fees Battle Heads to Court
The ongoing standoff over Karura Forest’s entry fees has taken a sharp legal turn after the Environment and Land Court (ELC) in Nairobi certified as urgent a case filed by Friends of Karura and the Community Forest Association.
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Plastics Are Now in Our Brains and East Africa Is not Spared
A new study published in Nature Medicine has taken the alarm a step further. Scientists examining brain tissue in New Mexico found traces of microplastics lodged in human brains. In some cases, they estimated up to 10 grams, about the weight of a crayon, could be present in a single brain.
Posted inTech & Energy
KCB Clean Energy for Schools
KCB Bank's Green Financing Solutions has launched an inspiring initiative that helps schools transition from reliance on firewood and charcoal to clean energy solutions, such as LPG and solar power. The aim is simple: reduce costs, improve health, preserve forests, and bring sustainability into the daily rhythm of school life.
Posted inWildlife
Amboseli National Park Hand Down
The roar of elephants across the plains of Amboseli is more than a sound of the wild; it is the heartbeat of a debate now gripping Kenya. With the formal transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County, a landmark decision has shifted the balance of conservation power from the national government to local hands.
Posted inGreen Finance
Carbon Credit Integrity in Kenya Under Questions
A recent report by Power Shift Africa and partners warns that carbon markets, if poorly governed, can be a “dangerous distraction” for Africa, allowing polluters in wealthier nations to keep emitting while shifting the climate burden onto vulnerable communities.
Posted inClimate Change
Global Climate Adaptation Push Gains Momentum as NAP Expo 2025 Opens in Lusaka
This year’s theme, “Innovations in the Process”, aims to drive new thinking, technology, and financing models to strengthen National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) – crucial blueprints for building resilience against climate impacts.
Posted inClimate Change
Buried Under Sand Dunes Climate Change Impact in Wajir West
In Hadado town, within Wajir West sub‑county, the creeping desert is erasing a community’s future. One of the learning institutions in Hadado, Athibohol Primary School, now lies half-buried beneath relentless sand dunes.