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KEPRO Calls for Enhanced Waste Management Accountability and Transparency
The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) urges business owners and manufacturers to take proactive…
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NEMA Calls for MRF Investments Amid Dump Site Phase-Out
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged private businesses to invest in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) as the country prepares to shift away from traditional dumping sites.
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Ecobora’s Solar Stoves, Revolutionizing Clean Cooking in Schools
Ecobora www.ecobora.co is a green energy company whose vision is to empower local communities using green energy as a catalyst for energy poverty alleviation. “We started seeing the impact we had on families and communities where our wood pellets began replacing collecting and using smoky firewood in rural homes,” says Abuga.
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UNEP Declares Climate Emergency
By Wanja Mwaniki Urgent Action Needed to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C The United Nations…
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12 Year-Old Karen Wanjiru Leading Kenyas Green Revolution
At only 12 years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani is emerging as one of the most dedicated environmental ambassadors. Her commitment to conservation is evident through her active participation in various initiatives.
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Norah Magero’s Vaccibox: Revolutionizing Vaccine Storage with Solar Power
BY WANJA MWANIKI Demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing rapidly, fueled by technological advancements.…
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Kenya, Africa Urge Unity on Global Plastic Pollution Crisis
Kenyan civil society organizations, led by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation Nairobi, are calling on African leaders to unite and demand decisive action to reduce plastic production and eliminate hazardous chemicals throughout the lifecycle of plastics.
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Mealworms Showing Potential for Plastic Waste Solution
Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi have discovered a natural solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Their latest study reveals that bacteria in the gut of mealworms can digest plastic, breaking it down into simpler, less harmful substances.
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Plastic Waste Impact on Lamu’s Donkeys
The donkeys of Lamu now face serious threats that jeopardize their well-being and, consequently, the town’s heritage. Mistreatment, exposure to plastic waste, and other harmful substances are rampant as these animals roam freely, often found rummaging through garbage dumps.
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James Wakibia Launches Campaign for Global Plastics Treaty to Combat Pollution
Kenyan environmental activist James Wakibia has launched a new campaign advocating for a legally binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution.