By Chemtai Kirui Masudio Margaret Eberu, a female farmer from Adjumani district in northern Uganda, divides her time between farming, leading a women-led group called Africa Women’s Collaborative for a Healthy Food System, and providing training on farmer field school. “When someone asks, ‘What is agroecology farming?’, I refer to the traditional practices that we have […]
By Chemtai Kirui NAIROBI, KENYA – Today marked the first day of the Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, where experts gathered to discuss the scaling up of agroecology initiatives to achieve food systems transformation in Africa. The first Eastern Africa agroecology conference, taking place at the Safari Park Hotel, organized by Ecological Organic Agriculture and the […]
By Chemtai Kirui Kenya’s population is heavily exposed to air pollutants that exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limits, according to a new study published in Lancet’s Planetary Health. The study, which analyzed data from 175 countries over two decades, found that only 0.001% of the global population is safe from exposure to tiny […]
By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, may have the cleanest and most breathable air in Africa, but a new report reveals that its air quality still poses a significant health risk. According to the 2022 World Air Quality Report, released earlier this week, Nairobi’s air is double the level of pollution deemed safe by the World Health […]
By Chemtai Kirui The 17th Regional Nile Day celebrations, with the theme “Deepening Nile Cooperation: Sustainable Development in a Changing Climate,” will be held on February 22, 2023, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Republic of Kenya, is organizing the event. The celebration aims […]
By Chemtai Kirui Kenya is fighting back against an impending humanitarian crisis as it battles the worst drought in decades. With the sixth consecutive failed rainy season causing damage to crops, livestock, and biodiversity, the region is now facing a worsening malnutrition crisis. But the government is taking action to address the underlying causes of […]
By Chemtai Kirui On February 2nd, World Wetlands Day was celebrated with the theme “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration.” This year’s theme highlights the importance of restoring wetlands, which play a crucial role in combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. In Kenya, the significance of wetlands was acknowledged with a cleanup event along the Sosiani […]
By Chemtai Kirui The Ashden Awards, a global climate prize that recognizes organizations powering a fairer future, has announced that entries for the 2023 awards are now open. The awards will recognize eight trailblazing and empowering initiatives in low-income countries and the UK, with a focus on supercharging climate innovation and widening access to clean […]
. European Investment Bank, International Solar Alliance and the African Union unveil study into Africa’s green hydrogen potential, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa · Analysis highlights benefits of harnessing solar power to create green hydrogen in four African hubs: Mauritania, Morocco, southern Africa and Egypt · Green hydrogen […]
Experts warn of invasive tree species that can alter soil chemistry, making it inhospitable for other plants, potentially causing harm to ecosystems, and also reducing fertility of soil. By Chemtai Kirui Experts are sounding the alarm on the proliferation of invasive tree species that are altering the chemistry of the soil and making it inhospitable […]
