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Revolutionizing Farming with Smart Solutions from Synnefa

Wanja Mwaniki May 9, 2025

In 2014, while studying at the University of Nairobi, Ng’etich took the plunge and founded Synnefa, an agri-tech startup dedicated to equipping smallholder farmers with cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.

Conservation

KWS Cracks Down on Wild Trafficking – From Ants to Bees

Bernard Gitau May 8, 2025

Between 2020 and 2025, said Mr Udoto, KWS and their partners have managed to intercept a whole bunch of illegal wildlife products, including 5,140 queen ants, 22 tortoises, 5 snakes, a bee swarm, and even a praying mantis.

Climate Change

Mt Kenya Forest to Lose Half of Vegetation by 2040

Peter Ngare May 8, 2025

Half of the vegetation in Mt Kenya Forest will disappear over the next 15 years due to climate change and human activities. According to findings of a new research about the impacts of climate change in the Mt Kenya forest ecosystem, 49–55% of vegetation cover across the forest areas will be lost by 2040

Feature

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.

Climate Change

New Waste Regulations Spark Environment Sustainability Hopes

Peter Ngare May 7, 2025

Environmentalists across the country are optimistic that implementing the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR) Regulations, 2024, will promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste in the country.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Climate Commitments Undermined by 2025 Finance Bill

Peter Ngare May 6, 2025

Kenya lack of commitment to fighting climate change is the suggestion to slap a 16% VAT on solar, wind, and geothermal inputs. Currently, these inputs are VAT exempt, but if this proposal goes through, they will become expensive, putting a damper on investments in green energy.

Climate Change

UN Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Solutions

Peter Ngare May 6, 2025

In Kenya, the people categorized as Indigenous are mainly pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gath¬erers include the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yiaku, Waata, and Awer (Boni), while pastoralists include the Turkana, Rendille, Borana, Maas¬ai, Samburu, Ilchamus, Somali, Gabra, Pokot, and Endorois.

Climate Change

Scientists Create Ultra-Thin Solar Panels 1,000 Times More Efficient

Peter Ngare May 5, 2025

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficiency of solar panels, potentially increasing their effectiveness by up to 1,000 times compared to current models. This advancement promises to make solar energy more economically viable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thereby helping in the fight against climate change.

Climate Change

Kenya Needs KES 7 Trillion to Reduce GHG Emissions by 35%

Peter Ngare May 2, 2025

Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels such as finance, investments, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon markets.

Feature

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

Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future

Satellite Technology Offers New Approach to Tracking Kenya’s Tree Cover

MPs Pass Bill to Establish Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya

Ol Kalou Court Halts Logging in Aberdare Forest

Africa Needs 30-Fold Increase in Renewable Power Capacity by 2050, IRENA Warns

Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future

Satellite Technology Offers New Approach to Tracking Kenya’s Tree Cover

MPs Pass Bill to Establish Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya

Revolutionizing Farming with Smart Solutions from Synnefa

KWS Cracks Down on Wild Trafficking – From Ants to Bees

Mt Kenya Forest to Lose Half of Vegetation by 2040

Four Jailed for Illegal Trafficking of Garden Ants

New Waste Regulations Spark Environment Sustainability Hopes

Kenya’s Climate Commitments Undermined by 2025 Finance Bill

UN Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Solutions

Scientists Create Ultra-Thin Solar Panels 1,000 Times More Efficient

Kenya Needs KES 7 Trillion to Reduce GHG Emissions by 35%

Meru’s Renewable Energy Project to Add 220MW to National Grid

Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future

Satellite Technology Offers New Approach to Tracking Kenya’s Tree Cover

MPs Pass Bill to Establish Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya