The road transportation network in Nairobi County stands as the primary culprit for air pollution, releasing nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants, when inhaled in higher concentrations, have been directly associated with chronic respiratory illnesses like asthma and bronchitis, as noted by Vital Strategies, a global public health […]
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Monday hosted a development partners meeting during which she shared her Ministry’s focus areas inline with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s natural resources sector plan. The Cabinet Secretary listed environment, climate change and forestry governance; conservation, protection, management and restoration of environment, and forestry ecosystems as […]
By Josephine Wawira I met Naftal Kobags and his group of 14 youthful Coastarians in 2020. They were trainees in the first phase of our COAST Project in Mombasa, facilitated by Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya on sustainable waste management, converting waste to money-making business cases, entrepreneurship, business skills, and financial literacy. Their enthusiasm was quite captivating but more encouraging is that visiting […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The global mismanagement of water, a vital resource in sustaining life, remains a pressing challenge despite its critical role. The United Nations says that today, 1.42 billion people – including 450 million children – live in areas of high or extremely high-water vulnerability, (UNICEF, 2021) Dr. William Ojwang, Freshwater lead at World […]
African innovators are leading the charge in climate solutions, as evidenced by the recently announced shortlists for the 2023 Ashden Awards. The annual awards highlight 32 climate solutions that are inclusive and regenerative, with 75% of the organizations shortlisted from the Global South hailing from Africa. The shortlisted organizations span from Kenya to Cameroon and […]
By Chemtai Kirui The Kenyan government has pledged to restore the degraded ecosystem of Lake Olbolosat, the only natural lake in Mt. Kenya that serves as a critical source of water and livelihood for human and wildlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River basin, which traverses Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo, and Garissa counties. The Cabinet Secretary for […]
By Chemtai Kirui, The Kenyan Government, through the State Department for Livestock Development (SDLD), in partnership with ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), and the World Bank Group (WBG), has launched the De-Risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies (DRIVE) project. The DRIVE project aims to de-risk pastoral systems at the primary […]
By Chemtai Kirui Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our world today, and it is having a significant impact on various sectors of our lives. As an environment journalist, I have observed certain trends emerging in the field, and today I would like to share Four insights that I believe are […]
By Chemtai The 3rd Regional symposium on greening judiciary, which focuses on building the capacity of judges in applying and enforcing environmental laws in Africa, while promoting the rule of law in environmental matters, opened Monday, in Nairobi. The three days event, seeks to raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability within the judiciary […]
By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, Kenya March 24, 2023— The Agroecology Conference came to a successful conclusion, Thursday, after three days of informative and engaging activities that brought together experts, stakeholders, and farmers from all over the world. The conference, held at the prestigious Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, aimed to promote sustainable agricultural practices, particularly agroecology. […]
