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“Ugly” Fruits on Food Insecurity and Climate Change

By Bernard Gitau Approximately one-third of the county’s food goes to waste, primarily due to its appearance. For many, discarded food is synonymous with spoiled ugali, expired flour, or uneaten githeri. However, Dr. Mary Mwale, a Food Security and Nutrition specialist at the Ministry of Agriculture, sheds light…

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Tree planting holiday! But where are the seedlings?

By Bernard Gitau – The country’s effort to combat the effects of climate change is gaining momentum after the government declared a public holiday for tree-growing exercises. “In Exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National…

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The Nairobi Declaration: Africa Climate Summit 2023

First African Climate Summit Sparks Hope Amid Global North Interference The inaugural African Climate Summit recently concluded, leaving a trail of mixed emotions among participants. While African nations remain steadfast in their commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, concerns persist over the interference of Global North powers in…

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