Can Kenya Balance Forest Use and Conservation in the Age of Mass Timber
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Can Kenya Balance Forest Use and Conservation in the Age of Mass Timber

As Kenya lifts its logging ban to boost the timber economy, experts warn of a looming ecological setback. Yet a new wave of sustainable building innovation — led by the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program — argues that mass timber could turn forests into allies, not victims, of development. Between economic growth and environmental integrity, can Kenya find a middle path?
UN Report Warns 90% of Coffee Prime Lands in Kenya Could Vanish by 2050
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UN Report Warns 90% of Coffee Prime Lands in Kenya Could Vanish by 2050

Kenya’s iconic coffee industry faces a grim future, with a new FAO report warning that up to 90% of current coffee-growing areas could become unsuitable by 2050 due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and deforestation. The country’s smallholder farmers — who produce most of its arabica beans — stand to lose the most unless urgent climate adaptation, reforestation, and agroforestry measures are taken.
Equity Group Deepens Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Climate Action
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Equity Group Deepens Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Climate Action

Equity Group Holdings’ latest Sustainability Report showcases bold steps in Africa’s climate transformation journey. From financing renewable energy and clean cooking to planting 35 million trees and transitioning to e-mobility, the bank’s sustainability model is redefining how financial institutions drive low-carbon growth across the continent.
Kenya Wildlife Act 2025 Empowers Communities and Strengthens Conservation
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Kenya Wildlife Act 2025 Empowers Communities and Strengthens Conservation

Kenya’s new Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2025 marks a turning point in protecting biodiversity by placing communities at the center of conservation. With tougher penalties for poaching, expanded compensation for human–wildlife conflict, and revenue-sharing for local communities, the law aims to secure Kenya’s wildlife future through equity and accountability.
How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents
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How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents

A new report warns that coffee’s global rise is coming at the planet’s expense. In Brazil, over 1.2 million hectares of forest have been cleared for plantations, while in Kenya, smallholder farmers face the pressure of survival amid shrinking coffee zones and climate change. As demand grows, the world must now ask—can we make coffee truly sustainable before it costs us our forests?