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Karen Basiye Wins Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026

Safaricom PLC Director of Sustainable Business, Social impact and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been named the Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026. Schwab Foundation which was founded in 1998, accelerates social innovation for a more equitable, suitable and inclusive world. The 2026 awards feature social innovators and social entrepreneurs across 190 countries working […]

The Underlying Crisis: How Prolonged Road Construction Harms Nigeria’s Environment and Communities

This paper examines the often overlooked environmental and humancosts of delayed road construction projects in Nigeria. It highlights prolonged air pollution from dust, soil erosion, increased floodvulnerability due to incomplete drainage and exposed earthworks, andthe resulting health (e.g., respiratory issues) and economic impacts onlocal communities, including disrupted livelihoods and higher costs. Many federal road projects, […]

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Met Office Warns 2026 Could Be Among the Four Warmest Years on Record

The Met Office predicts that 2026 will be one of the four warmest years on record, with an estimated global average temperature of between 1.34°C – 1.58°C.The central estimate is predicted to be 1.46°C which is above the pre-industrial levels but lower than the 1.55°C recorded in 2024.  Dr Nick Dunstone, who participated in the […]

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What is Geothermal Energy and why is the U.S. Investing in it?

Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. supports geothermal energy and has even reduced backing for wind and solar power.The administration prioritizes fossil fuels, nuclear, and hydropower, but recognized enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) as a key resource to meet growing energy needs, including those from technology sectors like artificial intelligence. Led by U.S. Department of Energy […]

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2026: Top Climate Change Careers for a Sustainable Future

As the world accelerates efforts to address climate change, careers in sustainability and environmental protection are expanding faster as governments, businesses, and communities intensify efforts to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and build sustainable systems. Professionals with green skills are increasingly in demand across industries, creating opportunities that are not only lucrative but also impactful. […]

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa Profile: Kenya’s CS For Environment, Climate Change And Forestry 

On April 1, 2025  Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa officially handed over the Ministry of Health to Hon. Aden Duale after serving for eight months and assumed office as the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.Since then, the CS has spearheaded key environmental initiatives in Kenya.  Barasa has been meeting leaders at NEMA […]

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Safaricom Deepens Climate Commitment with KES 41.6 Billion Green Bond Listing

Safaricom PLC has listed its first tranche of its Domestic Medium-Term Note on the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). The green bond attracted applications worth KES 41.6 Billion an oversubscription of 175.7 percent, making it Kenya’s largest green Bond in Kenya to date.  Safaricom celebrated the listing during NSE bell-ringing ceremony which brought together key leaders from […]

Truphena Muthoni hugging a tree during the 72-hour tree hugging feat

Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree Hug Highligts Conservation, Mental Health and Disability Inclusion

Twenty-two year old Environmental activist and scout, Truphena Muthoni, has broken a record after becoming the first person to hug a tree for 72 hours nonstop. Muthoni who completed the feat at 12:25 noon on 12/11/2025  braved cold nights, rains and fatigue to advocate for environmental conservation. Muthoni’s 72-hour tree hugging feat was flagged off […]

Going Vegan and Cutting Flights Among WRI’s List of Most Impactful Climate Actions

Climate change is a crisis that may seem too big for any individual to influence. We have numerous industries driving global emissions, corporations dominating the global supply chains and governments controlling energy policies. While global action is crucial, a new analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows how the choices we make everyday  can […]

How Can China Deliver on Its 2060 Carbon Neutrality Goal?

President Xi Jinping announced in 2021, announced that China will achieve carbon neutrality goal by 2060, a move that aims to balance greenhouse gas emissions with removals and reduce net emissions across all major sectors, including energy, industry, and transport. “We aim to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060,” […]