Smart Climate Action Needs More Than Smart Technology

Sand and dust storms harm the health and quality of life of billions of people and cost billions of dollars to the world economy, according to Celeste Saulo, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

Caring for the environment isn’t about saving some abstract concept called “nature.” It’s about restoring a relationship. One we broke. One we keep trying to patch up with climate conferences and carbon credits.

Every tree matters. Not just in forests, but in our neighborhoods, our schools, our roadsides. Trees don’t just belong to national parks—they belong to all of us, and we to them.

Farmers abandoned pyrethrum in favor of more reliable alternatives like potatoes, maize, or dairy farming. Kenya’s share in the global market dwindled, and countries like Rwanda and Tanzania stepped in to fill the gap.

Agripest Organic 75EC is a farming biopesticide product manufactured by Kapi limited, a Kenyan company in Nakuru county. The company supports thousands of farmers in the country who receive farming training and advice from company agronomists.

Pangolins are more than just victims of illegal trade. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems by controlling ant and termite populations, thus helping to maintain soil health and ecological balance.

An entire informal community has taken root along the edges of the dumpsite. Hundreds of men, and women, find a living by scavenging for recyclable materials—plastic bottles, scrap metal, and anything else that can be sold.

According to the Soil Atlas – Kenya Edition 2025 by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the rest of the soil is increasingly being degraded through erosion, nutrient depletion, salinization, and poor land management—posing a serious threat to food security, wat

The innovation reflects Kabarak University’s strategic emphasis on applied research and student-driven problem-solving. As agriculture continues to evolve, the university is encouraging learners to think critically and create scalable solutions to help co

The arrival of the new calf comes at a time when wildlife across Africa faces mounting pressure from climate change, land encroachment, and illegal hunting. Conservation groups are using this opportunity to remind the public of the ongoing need for vigila

Marine Protected Areas may not solve every problem facing the oceans, but they represent one of our best chances. By giving the sea time and space to heal, we also protect the future of food, livelihoods, and climate balance. The ocean, after all, connect

On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.

Despite its ecological importance, the Mugumo tree is increasingly under threat. Expanding agriculture, charcoal production, and urban development are destroying old trees faster than they can be replaced.

According to the UN, the most widespread and devastating droughts in recorded history have unfolded since 2023—sweeping across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, over 90 million people face

According to the department, rainfall is anticipated in a number of areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, the Rift Valley itself, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, and parts of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.

The great savannah grounds of Kenya still remember their hooves and if it could talk it would lament on the decrease of the numbers of the species, the land can still carry them but the window to act is closing faster and needs our action to enhance the c

In a press statement released on June 29, 2025, Dr. Paul Makitu, Director of Nature Kenya, describes the park as an "island of wilderness within a city," a unique feature that has put Nairobi on the global map. "It provides Nairobians with fresh air, rela

Research indicates that the rampant fires devastating tropical forests in 2024 can be directly linked to human activities, particularly land clearing for agriculture.

In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.

With the Western Mau Forest lying adjacent to the dam’s catchment, concerns have been raised in the past about potential ecosystem disruption. However, local environmentalists argue that with proper safeguards, the dam could become a catalyst for long-ter