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COP Climate Talks Need Urgent Overhaul, Say Global Experts

Dan Kaburu November 15, 2024

The COP climate talks under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are "no longer fit for purpose" and urgently require an overhaul, according to key experts, including former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former UN climate officials.

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UN Climate Chief Warns Climate Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Bernard Gitau November 13, 2024

Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted the economic impact of climate change, noting it is slicing up to 5% off GDP in many countries.

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Kenya to reduce Greenhouses Gasses by 32% by 2030

Bernard Gitau November 13, 2024

Kenya is stepping up in the climate fight, targeting a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas…

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COP29 Agrees International Carbon Market Standards

Big3Africa Desk November 12, 2024

The recent endorsement of global carbon market standards under Article 6.4 during COP29 in Baku marks a significant development in climate finance and carbon emissions trading, especially beneficial for developing countries like Kenya. This standard allows countries to trade carbon emission reductions, aiming to accelerate the implementation of climate action plans through financial support and accessible carbon markets.

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Mara-Serengeti Ecosystems Threatened By Climate Change

Big3Africa Desk October 9, 2024

Researchers have warned that climate change threatens the future of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.

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Kenyan Engineer Transforms Old Vehicles with Fuel Injection Technology

Bernard Gitau September 5, 2024

34-year-old Peter Mbiria is breathing new life into aging cars by replacing their outdated carburetor systems with cutting-edge fuel injection technology

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WaterKiosk Africa’s Renewable Energy Solution

Wanja Mwaniki May 6, 2024

Waterkiosk has managed to provide safe and clean water to 30 hospitals with a daily production capacity of 1,000,000 litres, benefiting six million people annually. This has enabled the company to create direct jobs for 55 people and 150 indirectly.

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Heavy Rains Sweep Across Kenya, Prompting Alerts and Rescues

Big3Africa Desk April 9, 2024

By Wanja Mwaniki & Neville Ng'ambwa The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning…

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Nairobi’s Food Waste Crisis: A Wake-Up Call to Urban Centers

Big3Africa Desk March 28, 2024

Nairobi County has emerged as a leader in the food wastage index, with each resident squandering at least 8 kilograms of food monthly, as unveiled by the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 24. This translates to an average of 100 kilograms of various foods contributed annually by each Nairobian.

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Kenyan, Showcasing the Transformative Power of waste-to-fashion Initiatives

Big3Africa Desk March 18, 2024

Trashion Kenya, an initiative conceived by Habiba Abdulrahman, made its mark in Dubai on Sunday, preceding the annual celebration of Global Recycling Day on March 18th. Through captivating displays, Habiba highlighted how waste can be ingeniously repurposed into fashionable garments, challenging conventional notions of sustainability in the fashion industry.