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River Congo Found to Be 560km Longer Than Thought

Peter Ngare May 23, 2025

A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang has redefined the true length of the Congo River. Using advanced satellite remote-sensing and field investigations, Liu determined the river spans 5,260 kilometers — 560 kilometers longer than previous estimates. This makes the Congo not only Africa’s second-longest river after the Nile, but also among the world’s most significant waterways in terms of discharge and ecological importance.

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Alarming High Levels of Pesticide Residues Found in Potatoes Consumed in Kenya

Peter Ngare May 19, 2025

The study uncovered several alarming trends and deviations from recommended pesticide usage practices among small-scale potato farmers. Notably, only 12% of farmers adhered to the manufacturer's recommended application rates.

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Experts Say Renewable Diesel May Worsen Climate Crisis

Correspondent May 14, 2025

The big selling point for renewable diesel is that it is almost chemically identical to fossil fuel diesel, meaning it can be substituted in existing diesel engines, making it a so-called drop-in biofuel.

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Plastics, The New Enemy for Men in their Quest for Fatherhood

Peter Ngare May 14, 2025

Research suggests that certain chemicals found in plastics, like phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), are not just harmless additives. Instead, they may be wreaking havoc on male fertility, potentially reducing sperm quality and quantity.

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Climate Change takes Extreme Toll on African Countries, UN Reports

Peter Ngare May 13, 2025

Extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change are greatly affecting every facet of socio-economic development across Africa. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in "State of the Climate in Africa 2024 Report," released on Monday,

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COP30 Presidency Calls for Transition from Talks to Action on Climate Action

Peter Ngare May 10, 2025

COP30 President-Designate André Aranha Corrêa do Lago said this year’s summit, to be hosted in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, must represent a decisive transition from the regime’s negotiation phase: “COP30 must refocus our efforts on action and implementation.

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Four Jailed for Illegal Trafficking of Garden Ants

Bernard Gitau May 7, 2025

JKIA Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku convicted the four for violating the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.

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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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Powering Change in East Africa’s Renewable Energy Landscape

Wanja Mwaniki April 27, 2025

From 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.

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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.