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The Hidden Cost of Kenya’s Mitumba Waste

Peter Ngare November 2, 2026

Waste pickers in Kenya play a vital role in recovering discarded second-hand clothes, yet remain poorly paid and largely unrecognised, highlighting major gaps in the country’s textile recycling system.

Tech & Energy

Safaricom Unveils Climate Plan as Emissions Rise

Peter Ngare October 28, 2026

Safaricom has unveiled a 2035 Decarbonisation Strategy and Climate Transition Plan as emissions rise amid growing energy demand. The telecommunications company is expanding solar power, improving energy efficiency and reducing diesel use while pursuing its 2030 sustainability targets and long-term net-zero ambition.

Food Systems Health

Climate Change, Soil Degradation Threaten the Nutritional Value of Food

Pauline Ongaji October 28, 2026

Climate change, soil degradation and modern crop breeding may be reducing the nutritional value of food, with research highlighting declining mineral levels in staple crops. A new report calls for healthier soils and more nutrient-rich crops to strengthen food security and nutrition.

Conservation

Kenya’s Sh15 Billion E-Waste Opportunity Held Back by Weak Collection Systems

Peter Ngare October 27, 2026

Kenya generated 56,000 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, but only 5.1% entered formal collection and recycling systems, according to the National E-waste Monitor 2026. The report highlights a potential KES 4–6 billion in recoverable metals and calls for stronger collection infrastructure, recycling capacity and investment to unlock jobs and circular economy opportunities.

Green Finance

Kenya Targets KES 95 Billion from Waste Recycling by 2030

Peter Ngare October 26, 2026

Kenya could unlock KES 95 billion in additional economic value by 2030 through recycling, reuse and circular economy investments, according to Invest Kenya. With only about 4% of the country’s estimated 8 million tonnes of annual waste recycled, the sector presents opportunities for green jobs, manufacturing and pollution reduction.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Drought-Proof Camels Face a New Test, Are They Warming the Planet?

Dan Kaburu October 21, 2026

Kenya is turning to camels as droughts intensify, but can these resilient animals help tackle climate change? Africa’s first camel methane measurement trial, led by ILRI and CIRAD, seeks to establish their climate impact and guide more sustainable livestock production.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Signs MoU for KES 390 Billion in Electric Mobility

Neville Ng'ambwa October 6, 2026

Kenya’s proposed $3 billion EV manufacturing MOU sets out local vehicle assembly and solar charging plans as the country balances cleaner transport with the new Lamu oil refinery.

Climate Change

Global Climate Adaptation Push Gains Momentum as NAP Expo 2025 Opens in Lusaka

Neville Ng'ambwa August 13, 2025

This year’s theme, “Innovations in the Process”, aims to drive new thinking, technology, and financing models to strengthen National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) – crucial blueprints for building resilience against climate impacts.

Climate Change

Plastics Treaty Talks Face Collapse as Nations Fail to Break Deadlock

Benard Ogembo August 12, 2025

Experts warn that unless negotiators agree on the treaty’s objectives, product control measures, and a robust finance and technology package, the final plastics treaty could be a watered-down compromise that fails to stop plastic pollution.

Climate Change

From Dandora to Geneva: The Global Fight Over Kenya’s Plastic Waste

Correspondent August 8, 2025

Globally, more than 460 million tonnes of virgin plastic are produced annually, with 428 million tonnes made from fossil fuels. Around 353 million tonnes become waste, yet only 9% is recycled.