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New Waste Regulations Spark Environment Sustainability Hopes

Peter Ngare May 7, 2025

Environmentalists across the country are optimistic that implementing the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR) Regulations, 2024, will promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste in the country.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Climate Commitments Undermined by 2025 Finance Bill

Peter Ngare May 6, 2025

Kenya lack of commitment to fighting climate change is the suggestion to slap a 16% VAT on solar, wind, and geothermal inputs. Currently, these inputs are VAT exempt, but if this proposal goes through, they will become expensive, putting a damper on investments in green energy.

Climate Change

UN Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Solutions

Peter Ngare May 6, 2025

In Kenya, the people categorized as Indigenous are mainly pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gath¬erers include the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yiaku, Waata, and Awer (Boni), while pastoralists include the Turkana, Rendille, Borana, Maas¬ai, Samburu, Ilchamus, Somali, Gabra, Pokot, and Endorois.

Climate Change

Scientists Create Ultra-Thin Solar Panels 1,000 Times More Efficient

Peter Ngare May 5, 2025

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficiency of solar panels, potentially increasing their effectiveness by up to 1,000 times compared to current models. This advancement promises to make solar energy more economically viable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thereby helping in the fight against climate change.

Climate Change

Kenya Needs KES 7 Trillion to Reduce GHG Emissions by 35%

Peter Ngare May 2, 2025

Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels such as finance, investments, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon markets.

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Meru’s Renewable Energy Project to Add 220MW to National Grid

Peter Ngare April 30, 2025

A groundbreaking renewable energy project in Meru County is set to commence construction in early 2026. It is expected to contribute 220 megawatts of electricity to the national grid upon its completion in three years. The KES 33 billion initiative will be located in Kandebene Sub-Location within the Tigania West Constituency

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New Policies on Land Reclamation and Clean Energy Adoption

Peter Ngare April 26, 2025

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, through the State Department for Irrigation, is currently developing a policy aimed at addressing land degradation. Ian Thandi, the Director of Climate Change Resilience for Food and Water Security at the Ministry, has highlighted the importance of this policy in helping Kenya reclaim degraded land.

Climate Change

Record Coral Bleaching Hits East African Coast Among Other Beaches

Peter Ngare April 25, 2025

Coral Reefs in at least 83 countries, including the coasts of East Africa, have turned…

Climate Change

New Feed to Help Dairy Cows Reduce Methane Emission

Peter Ngare April 24, 2025

When cows' stomachs make methane, they lose valuable energy that could otherwise be used to make milk or meat. By feeding them in a way that reduces methane output, researchers might be able to help the cow produce more milk while also chasing climate goals.

Climate Change

A Heating Planet Fuels Violence Against Women

Peter Ngare April 23, 2025

The report shows that the climate crisis also exacerbates violence against women and girls by making it even harder to address and prevent: “Climate change can create environmental conditions that damage or disrupt schooling, health services, public services and infrastructure, utilities, transportation, social services, healthcare, and local government.”