Baringo has also been overrun by Prosopis juliflora, a highly invasive plant commonly known as Mathenge. This thorny species is spreading rapidly, taking over the land and disrupting the natural environment. Tragically, thousands of flamingos that once thrived around Lake Bogoria have become trapped in the thorns and…
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Industrialization has fueled Kenya’s economic growth, but it has also unleashed a silent danger—Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). These harmful substances infiltrate everyday products, from plastics and cosmetics to toys and mining operations, posing serious risks to human health and the environment. Despite regulations, many TICs continue to circulate…
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Ecobora www.ecobora.co is a green energy company whose vision is to empower local communities using green energy as a catalyst for energy poverty alleviation. “We started seeing the impact we had on families and communities where our wood pellets began replacing collecting and using smoky firewood in rural…
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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 is stepping up in the climate fight, targeting a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This ambitious goal is part of Kenya’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), revised four years ago due to more frequent, intense weather events, and the toll of climate change on…
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Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) a startup in Kenya's capital Nairobi, is emerging as a vital solution in the fight against textile environmental degradation. ACT is dedicated to collecting, repurposing, and recycling discarded textiles that would otherwise end up in landfills.
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34-year-old Peter Mbiria is breathing new life into aging cars by replacing their outdated carburetor systems with cutting-edge fuel injection technology
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Seven years ago, Kenya imposed a ban on the manufacturing and importation of plastic carrier bags. Tens of millions of plastic bags were handed out in supermarkets every year in Kenya, polluting the environment and clogging drainage systems, which contributed to floods during the rainy seasons. Unfortunately, PET…
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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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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…
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