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Safaricom Deepens Climate Commitment with KES 41.6 Billion Green Bond Listing

December 17, 2025
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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
Categories Climate News & Fact Check People & Justice Women & Climate Leadership

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

December 11, 2025
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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 […]

KenGen WILL operate Kenya’s first nuclear plant
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KenGen To Lead, Operationalize Kenya’s First Nuclear Plant

December 4, 2025
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The Government of Kenya has appointed the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) as the operator of its first nuclear power plant, advancing the government’s plan to add up to 10 gigawatts of new electricity capacity to fuel long-term industrial growth. EXPLORE: Celebrating Influential Women in Kenya’s Energy Sector 2025 Speaking during the signing of a […]

Influential Women in Kenya's Energy Sector
Categories Women & Climate Leadership People & Justice

Celebrating Influential Women in Kenya’s Energy Sector

December 7, 2025
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Kenya’s energy sector is being transformed by women who are breaking barriers and leading key initiatives across the country.From electrifying rural areas to managing corporate strategy, these professionals are setting new standards in a traditionally male-dominated field. Esther RuttoGeneral Manager, Power Distribution and Regional Coordination Directorate, Kenya Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation Esther Ruto […]

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Kenyan Court Declares Sharing Local Seeds Legal in Landmark Win for Farmers

November 28, 2025
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Kenya’s High court has ruled that sharing local seeds is not a crime, a judgement that has been hailed as a victory for small holder farmers and climate justice. For many decades, Kenyan farmers risked threat of two years imprisonment or upto ksh 1 million fine for selling or sharing unregistered seeds,but the judgement dismantled […]

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Safaricom PLC Launches KES 40 Billion Fixed Rate Green Notes to Accelerate Climate-Smart Investments

November 25, 2025
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Safaricom PLC has launched its first tranche of Fixed rate Green Notes under the Domestic Medium Term Note Programme (MTN Programme) of up to KES 40 Billion. Thi bold step in climate financing seeks to raise an amount of KES 15 Billion in addition to a KES 5 Billion green shoe option to strengthen the […]

cop30; Heat stress could wipe away about 80 milion jobs
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COP30: In 5 Years, Heat Stress Could Wipe 80M Jobs

November 22, 2025
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The UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, COP30, world leaders took action to confront the growing threat of extreme heat.During the conference, the leaders agreed to the Global Cooling Pledge aimed at reducing cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report from UNEP predicts that cooling demand could more than triple […]

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Categories Women & Climate Leadership Climate Science & Emissions

Nouran Farouk : Dosy Bikes Empowers Women and Drives Green Mobility in Middle East

November 22, 2025
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Green Climate Network recently had the opportunity to interview Nouran Farouk, the visionary co-founder of Dosy Bikes a pioneering female-only mobility platform in Egypt and the MENA region. In this inspiring conversation, Nouran shared how Dosy Bikes is breaking barriers, empowering women through sustainable transport, and driving climate action by promoting clean, electric mobility. Nouran’s […]

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Mashujaa Day 2025: Kenya Honours Environmental Heroes on National Heroes Day

October 21, 2025
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This National Heroes Day, Kenya celebrates a new generation of heroes and heroines whose efforts to protect the environment continue to shape the nation’s sustainable future. The  National Heroes Council has identified these individuals for their outstanding contributions to environmental conservation, from restoring natural forests and managing waste to promoting clean energy and protecting endangered wildlife. […]

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