By Carolyne Tomno Africa’s agricultural landscape is heavily intertwined with its forests. As nearly 90% of deforestation activities are linked to commodity production, the EU, being Africa’s largest trading partner, plays a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s export market. The new regulations, although aimed at preserving the environment,have raised concerns about the impact they […]
By Caroline Tomno The Kenya forest service has introduced tissue culture propagation in bamboo for mass to boost the Bamboo sector in the country. The acting director of the Kenya forestry research institute KEFRI Dr. Jane Njuguna, says the tall fast-growing woody plant is also used as an important control measure for soil erosion. It is […]
By Carolyne Tomno A recent report by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), supported by The Lemelson Foundation, sheds light on a significant preference among impact investors for digital applications and solar power solutions to address carbon emissions in East Africa. This emphasis, however, raises concerns as crucial technologies combating the immediate effects of the […]
By Carolyne Tomno Kenya is harnessing Geo-Spacial Artificial intelligence for forest and biodiversity conservation. By comparing historical and current imagery data, geospatial AI can assess deforestation risks effectively. This is according to Silas Mulehi, a Geo spatial expert from the Directorate of Resources Surveys and Remote Sensing, Kenya. The technology will help Authorities to identify […]
