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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Influential Women in Kenya's Energy Sector

Celebrating Influential Women in Kenya’s Energy Sector

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

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 […]

OAFLAD launching the Building Resilience campaign

UNGA80: OAFLAD Launches #BuildingResilience for Gender-Inclusive Climate Action

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has launched a new campaign #BuildingResilience  to tackle the rising dual crises of climate change and conflict, that continue to affect women and girls across Africa.  The launch was unveiled at a side event on 23 September 2025, at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice […]

Messry lung'atso: Miss Earth Air Kenya 2024

Messry Lung’atso: Miss Earth Air Kenya 2024 Urges Fashionistas to Embrace Sustainable Glamour

During the just-concluded KVSO–UNESCO Volunteer Programme at the Mara Osero Conservation Project, Green Climate Network had the privilege of meeting Messry Lung’atso , Miss Earth air Kenya 2024. Messry, a beauty queen and fashion enthusiast is celebrated for her passion and unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable fashion practice. In  a one-on-on conversation Messry passionately highlighted […]

CS Rebecca Miano to Launch Astro-Tourism Initiative During Blood Moon in Samburu

Ministry of Tourism ,Kenya has announced partnership with Samburu National Reserve during launch of an astro-tourism initiative. The launch that will happen in the mentioned reserve will coincide with the total lunar eclipse; “blood moon.”  The Ministry shared that the timing of the launch is not a coincidence, “The launch coincides with a total lunar […]