How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents
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How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents

A new report warns that coffee’s global rise is coming at the planet’s expense. In Brazil, over 1.2 million hectares of forest have been cleared for plantations, while in Kenya, smallholder farmers face the pressure of survival amid shrinking coffee zones and climate change. As demand grows, the world must now ask—can we make coffee truly sustainable before it costs us our forests?
Spiro Secures KES 13 billion to Deploy 100,000 EV Motorbikes by Year-End
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Spiro Secures KES 13 billion to Deploy 100,000 EV Motorbikes by Year-End

Electric motorbike company Spiro has secured a record-breaking $100 million investment, the largest in Africa’s two-wheel e-mobility sector. Led by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa, the funding will accelerate Spiro’s deployment of 100,000 electric bikes across seven African countries by December. In Kenya, where the company leads with over 52% of the EV bike market, Spiro’s expansion promises to slash emissions, create jobs, and drive sustainable transport transformation.
Kenya Emerge a Rare Success Story in Fight Against Deforestation
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Kenya Emerge a Rare Success Story in Fight Against Deforestation

Kenya has recorded a rare environmental victory, gaining 173,000 hectares of forest since 1990 — a stark contrast to regional trends of massive deforestation. According to FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025, Kenya’s forest cover now spans 3.9 million hectares, thanks to reforestation, community conservation, and ambitious national policies like Vision 2030 and the 10% tree cover goal. As Africa continues to lose millions of hectares to farming and charcoal, Kenya’s steady green recovery offers a model for resilience and climate action.
Climate Change Deepening Kenya’s Hunger Crisis and Testing Resilience
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Climate Change Deepening Kenya’s Hunger Crisis and Testing Resilience

As Kenya joins the world in marking World Food Day, millions of families face the harsh reality of hunger driven by drought, floods, and rising food prices. Yet across the country, a new wave of climate-smart innovation is taking root — from water harvesting in Makueni to drought-tolerant crops in West Pokot — offering a path toward resilience, sustainability, and community hope.
Raila Odinga Remembered for Courageous Environmental Leadership in Kenya
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Raila Odinga Remembered for Courageous Environmental Leadership in Kenya

As Kenya mourns the loss of Raila Amolo Odinga, his legacy extends far beyond politics and democracy. He will be remembered as a visionary leader who stood fearlessly for environmental conservation — from protecting the Mau Forest to restoring Lake Victoria and championing climate justice across Africa. His bold decisions on forests, renewable energy, and sustainability continue to shape Kenya’s green future.