Lamu Refinery: The Environmental Cost of Generating More Power
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Lamu Refinery: The Environmental Cost of Generating More Power

Kenya’s proposed 1,000 MW power plant at the Dangote refinery complex in Lamu raises concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and impacts on coastal livelihoods. This opinion examines the environmental trade-offs and calls for transparent assessments, independent monitoring and enforceable safeguards before major project decisions become irreversible.
Kenya Targets KES 95 Billion from Waste Recycling by 2030
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Kenya Targets KES 95 Billion from Waste Recycling by 2030

Kenya could unlock KES 95 billion in additional economic value by 2030 through recycling, reuse and circular economy investments, according to Invest Kenya. With only about 4% of the country’s estimated 8 million tonnes of annual waste recycled, the sector presents opportunities for green jobs, manufacturing and pollution reduction.
Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules
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Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules

Kenyan firm Ardena Consulting has launched a digital ESG platform to help businesses measure greenhouse gas emissions, track sustainability performance and prepare reports ahead of new disclosure requirements starting in 2027. The platform comes as a regulatory assessment highlights significant gaps in corporate sustainability reporting readiness.
Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya
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Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya

Tropical Storm Agueda is disrupting rain-cloud formation across parts of Kenya, contributing to delayed rains and unusually high temperatures as the October–December rainy season begins. With El Niño and other atmospheric systems influencing regional weather patterns, uncertainty remains over rainfall distribution and the risks facing farmers, pastoralists and water supplies.
Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn
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Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn

Seven of the nine planetary boundaries that help keep Earth stable have been breached, according to a new scientific assessment. Combined with worsening climate indicators, the findings warn of growing risks to food production, water security, biodiversity and human health, underscoring the urgent need to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.
Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy
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Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy

Farmers in Kigogo village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, are exploring indigenous seeds, soil restoration and renewable energy to build more resilient farming systems. A field day organised by the Kigogo Self-Help Women Group brought together 120 farmers, exhibitors and community leaders to showcase solutions including biochar-based soil amendments, biogas technology and community seed preservation aimed at improving productivity and managing rising farm input costs.