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Lamu’s ‘Eco Mamas’ Restore Corals, Mangroves and Coastal Livelihoods

Neville Ng'ambwa July 27, 2026

In Lamu, Kenya, women like Mwanasha Mbwana, known as Mama Matumbawe, are leading vital coral reef restoration efforts. Alongside mangrove conservationists like Zulfa Hassan, these "Eco Mamas" are not only revitalizing marine ecosystems but also empowering their communities and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

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Kenya Launches Landmark Partnership to Transform Waste into Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa June 22, 2026

Kenya has launched its National Plastics Action Partnership (NPAP-Kenya), a landmark initiative aimed at turning plastic waste into a driver of climate action, green jobs, and economic growth.

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Kenya Joins Global Coalition to Protect Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs

Pauline Ongaji June 18, 2026

Kenya joins a landmark global coalition to protect the world's most climate-resilient coral reefs. This commitment shifts reef conservation from "brochures to budget lines," securing the lifelines of over 500,000 coastal livelihoods.