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.
Climate Change is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Scientists Warn
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Climate Change is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Scientists Warn

Climate change is taking a growing toll on mental health, with extreme heat, floods, droughts, air pollution and food insecurity contributing to anxiety, depression and psychological distress. A new report warns that children and vulnerable communities face heightened risks, calling for governments to integrate mental health support into climate adaptation plans, disaster preparedness and recovery programmes.
African Climate Experts Push for Ocean Finance and Action Ahead of COP31
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African Climate Experts Push for Ocean Finance and Action Ahead of COP31

African climate experts are calling for increased climate finance, stronger ocean-monitoring systems and clear implementation commitments ahead of COP31. At a strategy meeting in Nairobi, negotiators and researchers urged global climate institutions to integrate ocean action into their work, strengthen technology transfer and support vulnerable coastal communities with funding tailored to their needs.
Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous
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Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous

Extreme heat is emerging as a growing threat to pregnancy and newborn health, with nearly 73% of maternal health professionals surveyed across five countries reporting increases in heat-related cases or complications. The findings highlight the need to integrate maternal and newborn care into national heat and climate-adaptation plans.
Community-Led Project Restores 68 Hectares Of Dundori Forest
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Community-Led Project Restores 68 Hectares Of Dundori Forest

A three-year community-led restoration project has rehabilitated 68 hectares of Dundori Forest in Nakuru, an area previously damaged by illegal logging. The initiative has also created income opportunities through tree nurseries and conservation activities, demonstrating how forest restoration can support both ecosystems and local livelihoods.