Climate News Roundup
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Climate News Roundup

Schools in Kenya now have the opportunity to harness the power of green energy through solar power. This innovative initiative is made possible through a partnership between KCB Bank and Sentinel Energy. KCB Bank will be providing financing to both public and private schools for the installation of solar power systems.
Women Bear the Burden of Climate Change
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Women Bear the Burden of Climate Change

Cultural 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.
Nakuru Launches Climate-Smart Farming
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Nakuru Launches Climate-Smart Farming

Agriculture in Kenya is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with farmers facing the challenges of irregular, insufficient, and unpredictable rainfall patterns. The situation is getting worse by the day, with extreme weather events like droughts and floods wreaking havoc on farmers and communities.
Western-Led Farming Reforms Deepening Hunger in Africa
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Western-Led Farming Reforms Deepening Hunger in Africa

The investigation highlights that the seeming philanthropic initiatives led by the Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation under the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Agra) - an organization they established promising to transform African farming - appear to be more focused on generating profits for Western companies selling seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers, rather than on empowering Africans to achieve food security.
Only 20% of Kenya’s Land is Suitable for Food Production
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Only 20% of Kenya’s Land is Suitable for Food Production

A 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 carbon levels, reducing soil fertility and microbial activity.