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How Redworm Farming Is Reviving Africa’s Depleted Soils

Dan Kaburu January 29, 2026

Across Africa, exhausted soils are threatening food security and farmer livelihoods. In Kenya, a quiet solution is emerging through redworm farming, turning organic waste into living, fertile soil. One farmer’s journey shows how restoring soil biology can restore farms and health.

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Genetic Rescue for Kenya’s Rothschild Giraffes

Neville Ng'ambwa January 21, 2026

Kenya Wildlife Service successfully translocated three young Rothschild giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. This critical conservation move aims to strengthen genetic diversity and secure the long-term sustainability of the endangered Nubian giraffe population. The effort highlights the power of partnership in safeguarding Africa’s biodiversity.

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Rising Rift Valley Lakes Displace Thousands Across Kenya

Correspondent January 21, 2026

Rising lake levels across Kenya’s Rift Valley and northern regions have displaced tens of thousands of households, submerging homes, schools and farms. Experts warn the crisis is deepening social inequalities, disrupting education, livelihoods and access to basic services. Women and children are bearing the brunt of climate-driven displacement.

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World Bank Pledges Sh5.55bn to Support Green SMEs in Kenya

Correspondent January 16, 2026

The World Bank has committed KSh5.55 billion to support Kenyan SMEs investing in climate-friendly technologies through the KDC Green Investment Fund. The initiative targets sectors such as electric mobility, green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and waste management. It aims to unlock private capital, create jobs, and accelerate Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Mombasa Ends Open Dumping with Closure of Tudor Dumpsite

Correspondent January 13, 2026

Mombasa County has officially closed the Tudor Manyimbo dumpsite, ending decades of open dumping in the heart of Tudor Ward. The move follows the operationalisation of a material recovery facility, signalling a shift toward safer, recycling-based urban waste management.

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15 Tough Environmental Resolutions Take Centre Stage at UNEA-7

Benard Ogembo December 9, 2025

As the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) gets underway in Nairobi, attention is firmly fixed on the 15 resolutions that could shape global environmental action for years to come.

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A Once-in-a-Millennia Geological Awakening in Ethiopia

Big3Africa Desk November 26, 2025

After 10,000 years of silence, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted, sending ash 45,000 feet into the jet stream and across continents. A rare, once-in-a-millennia geological awakening with global impact.

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Raila Odinga Remembered for Courageous Environmental Leadership in Kenya

Peter Ngare October 15, 2025

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.

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Nairobi Water Crisis and the Push for Nature Based Solutions

Correspondent September 19, 2025

For Nairobi residents, water shortages have become an everyday struggle. The capital faces a daily deficit of more than 260,000 cubic meters, leaving many households with dry taps and rationed supply.

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How Renewable Energy is Bringing Down Electricity Costs for Millions in East Africa

Correspondent August 11, 2025

A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) largely attributes this transition to the falling cost of renewable energies across the world. According to IRENA, 91% of new renewable energy projects globally are now cheaper than fossil fuel-based alternatives.