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Climate Change takes Extreme Toll on African Countries, UN Reports

Peter Ngare May 13, 2025

Extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change are greatly affecting every facet of socio-economic development across Africa. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in "State of the Climate in Africa 2024 Report," released on Monday,

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Scientists Turn Cow Waste into Ecofriendly Cellulose

Peter Ngare May 12, 2025

Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse…

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Japanese Giants Unite for Carbon-Free Engines

Peter Ngare May 12, 2025

Japanese motor vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru have teamed up to develop engines compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, and e-fuels.

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High Court Halts NEMA Waste Rules

Peter Ngare May 9, 2025

The High Court has temporarily stopped the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from implementing regulations…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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