Representatives from at least 180 countries have gathered in Geneva for two weeks of high-stakes negotiations to address the escalating global threat posed by hazardous chemicals, including widely used pesticides and everyday stain repellents.
Read MoreFrom customer service to award-winning business leader, Linet Moraa’s journey into the renewable energy sector proves that passion, resilience, and continuous learning can spark real change. Her next chapter? Building a sustainable, inclusive future.
Read MoreCultural norms play a significant role in shaping women's roles, while economic barriers hinder their ability to adapt. The evolving economic landscape, coupled with cultural norms and legal constraints, hinders women from building resilience and diversifying their livelihoods.
Read MoreThe Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) urges business owners and manufacturers to take proactive steps to ensure that their waste service providers possess all the necessary and valid licenses and certifications. The organization stresses the importance of verifying these credentials to avoid the risks associated with unlicensed…
Read MoreBy Dan Kaburu It is a normal day for Virginia Nduku, a 53-year-old mother of 3 children at the Dandora landfill, one of the largest landfills in the continent of Africa. On the other side of the dumpsite, Smoke billows from age-old mountains of garbage, filling the blue…
Read MoreA report by the Heinrich Boell Foundation (hbf) blames overuse of synthetic fertilizers, monoculture farming, and deforestation for the declining soil fertility, erosion, and desertification, with 63% of arable land affected by acidity, 80% of soils suffering from phosphorus deficiency, and 75% of Kenya’s soils experiencing depleted organic…
Read MoreBy embracing clean cooking solutions, schools in Kenya could lead the way in both environmental and financial sustainability. The shift from firewood to clean energy doesn’t just save trees—it saves money, improves health, and ensures that future generations will inherit a healthier, greener planet.
Read MoreKenya is depleting forest covers in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as it struggles to meet its demand for wood products. There is also a reported increase in the importation of timber from Angola’s Cabinda area due to the construction boom in Nairobi and environs.…
Read MoreKenya is eyeing Sh 1 billion for its role in offsetting an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to the Forest Status Report – 2024, Kenya has an estimated 6.4 million acres of gazetted public forests and 2.7 million acres of forests in community land.
Read MoreKenya is home to 2,000 fungi and bacteria, a Forest Status Report 2024 reveals. This makes Kenya to rank eighth globally among the ten most biodiverse nations, with over 35,000 species of flora and fauna ranging from mountains, forests, rangelands, arid lands, croplands, and urban areas to marine and…
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