“We can’t continue like this. Poor working conditions in the guise of implementing the utopian vision of a circular economy, where 100 percent of plastic waste is recycled and companies can continue to produce,” warns Gisore Nyabuti, the Secretary-General, Kenya Waste Pickers Association.
Read MoreThe Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5), tasked with formulating modalities for the gradual end to plastic pollution, ended in utter disappointment after negotiators failed to agree on a landmark treaty.
Read MoreA critical negotiation to craft the world’s first global plastic treaty is underway in Busan, South Korea. Still, the likelihood of a final agreement to end plastic pollution seems increasingly slim. Delegates attending the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5.2) conference are deeply divided, prompting discussions about extending the negotiation…
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Kenya’s efforts to combat the escalating threat of forest fires, which are rapidly depleting its forest cover, have received a major boost with the introduction of advanced fire detection technologies worth Sh 2.8 billion from the French government. Speaking at Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Headquarters,…
Read MoreBY WANJA MWANIKI Demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing rapidly, fueled by technological advancements. One of the latest innovations is a solar-powered refrigerator developed by Kenyan engineer Norah Magero. The device, named Vaccibox, has been mounted on an electric bike, allowing it to maintain a consistent cooling…
Read MoreCoffee farmers and exporters can now breathe a sigh of relief after the European Union deferred the implementation of its deforestation regulations.
Read MoreBy Melisa Mong’ina Waste Pickers play a crucial role in recycling and managing waste, yet their rights and health frequently go unprotected. In the heart of Dandora, a bustling area in Nairobi, these individuals navigate the harsh realities of their environment, striving to make ends meet amidst the…
Read MoreWith two weeks of talks on global climate finance scheduled to end on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan, many developing countries are left frustrated at what they believed was a lack of progress in the first week. Poorer countries want at least $1tn a year to help them cut…
Read MoreThe Friends of Karura Forest, mandated to protect and conserve the urban forest in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KFS), has allayed concerns about illegal logging in the ecosystem.
Read MoreKenyan civil society organizations, led by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation Nairobi, are calling on African leaders to unite and demand decisive action to reduce plastic production and eliminate hazardous chemicals throughout the lifecycle of plastics.
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