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 […]
The practice of regenerative agriculture by a community threatened by Soil erosion, prevents topsoil loss, maintains soil integrity for sustainable crop yield, increases biodiversity and water retention. By Chemtai Kirui Communities living in Kerio Valley, in the lower-lands of Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet County (EMC), are pastoralists. It is odd to drive a few meters down the road, without […]
Listed agri-business firm Kakuzi Plc has announced the release of its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. With the Kakuzi ESG 2021 Report release, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed superfoods grower now becomes the first Agricultural segment counter on the local bourse to release its ESG report this year voluntarily. ESG is a […]
Kigali, a city that rhythms with African charm, prides itself on biodiversity so well maintained, sprawling over green valleys and ridges, the capital of the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda. I am here for the annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), and like millions of other people who have visited Kigali, I am in […]
A massive US $ 385,000 or KES. 46,970,000 investment will significantly increase response to incidents of human wildlife conflict in Kenya. Wildlife conservation organizations in Tsavo and Amboseli received the donation from USAID Kenya through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Tsavo Trust and Amboseli Ecosystem Trust received two vehicles each, Big Life Limited received one motorcycle, and […]
