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UNEP Declares Climate Emergency
By Wanja Mwaniki Urgent Action Needed to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C The United Nations…
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Tackling Climate Change in Pastoral Communities
In Logorate village, nestled within the vast, arid landscape of Samburu County, Hellen Nasha aged 46, tends to her farm, a striking contrast to the dusty plains surrounding it. Her 9.5-acre plot is teeming with life—lush rows of vegetables flourish under the semi-arid sun. Once a pastoralist relying on livestock like most of her Samburu community, Hellen is embracing farming to combat the devastating effects of climate change.
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Grappling in Darkness Despite Hosting Biggest Wind Power Project in Africa
The luxury of an uninterrupted power supply is often taken for granted by many, especially urban dwellers. Ironically, some residents living in counties that host Kenya's supply remain the most underprivileged.
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Tree Hugs for Health, A Record-Breaking Mission
One young Kenyan, Truphena Muthoni, has made it her mission to spread the word about the health benefits of tree hugging. At just 21 years old, she knows firsthand the power of connecting with nature, especially after overcoming a mental health disorder.
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Impact of Kenya’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ambitions
Kenya’s pursuit of nuclear power also raises questions about regional security. While only two African countries—South Africa and Egypt—currently have nuclear power programs, several others, including Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, are considering nuclear energy as part of their future energy strategies.
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Africa Urges Action on Global Warming
African nations are urging developed countries to follow through on their commitments to combat global warming. This plea comes in response to the recent report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which revealed that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with temperatures reaching 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels.
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2024 Earth’s Hottest Year Unleashed Climate Chaos
2024 has been recorded as the hottest year ever experienced by modern humans. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) revealed that the average temperature last year was 1.6 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, marking a 0.1-degree increase from 2023.
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Resilience Amidst the Floods in Nairobi’s Slums
The torrential rains wreaked havoc across informal settlements like Mathare, Kibera, Korogocho, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Kiambiu. Poor drainage systems and overcrowded living conditions amplified the destruction, forcing families to seek refuge in churches, schools, and friends' homes. However, for Shildah's family, leaving wasn't an option.
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Kenya Combats Illegal Mining by Launching Special Police Unit
By Bernard Gitau Kenya has taken steps to fight illegal mining following the establishment of…
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NBA Analyzes Public Feedback on GM Maize Safety in Kenya
By Bernard Gitau The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is in the process of analyzing the…