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Africa Water Vision 2063: Africa’s Shared Waters as a Strategic Unifier for Peace and Development

February 23, 2026
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Africa is a continent of shared waters presenting it with a great opportunity for unity. 90% of Africa’s surface is water, supports 75% of the population with 40% of the continent’s population depending on Trans boundary Aquifers (TBAs). According to Africa Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and Reporting System (WASSMO), there are up to 22 member […]

Categories Nature, Land & Oceans People & Justice Women & Climate Leadership

Sextortion, Early Pregnancies and Firewood Allegations in Mt Elgon Forest, Kenya Forest Service Responds

February 12, 2026
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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied allegations that forest rangers in Mt Elgon give out firewood to young girls in exchange of sexual favours.In an official statement KFS explained that no cases have been reported or recorded to the service or any  law enforcement agency within the county.  Part of their statement read, “Routine […]

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Categories People & Justice Economy & Climate Policies

Building Green Within the Law: Inside Kenya’s Green Construction Debate

February 8, 2026
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Green energy and sustainable environmental management do not exist in a legal vacuum. In Kenya, their foundation is firmly anchored in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, particularly Article 69, which places clear environmental obligations on the State. Article 69 requires the State to establish systems of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental audit, and environmental monitoring. […]

Categories Climate News & Fact Check People & Justice Women & Climate Leadership

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

January 17, 2026
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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 […]

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa
Categories Women & Climate Leadership People & Justice

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

December 28, 2025
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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 […]

Truphena Muthoni hugging a tree during the 72-hour tree hugging feat
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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 […]

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 […]

Categories Climate News & Fact Check People & Justice

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 […]

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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