Stories by: Fred Ong'era
Young Kenyan Environmentalist Karen Kimani Earns UNICEF Praise
29 Aug, 2024 03:28 PM
Karen draws her unreserved inspiration from Laureate Wangari Maathai, a 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner who championed the people's democracy and the environment, although she died long before Karen's birth.
Karen draws her unreserved inspiration from Laureate Wangari Maathai, a 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner who championed the people's democracy and the environment, although she died long before Karen's birth.
NEMA, KAF Explore Local Partnerships for Climate Tech Innovations
28 Aug, 2024 11:45 AM
In addition to promoting the technologies, the KAF is actively seeking opportunities for partnership with NEMA and other like-minded organizations. These partnerships, aimed at localizing the manufacturing of these technologies, have the capability to sig
In addition to promoting the technologies, the KAF is actively seeking opportunities for partnership with NEMA and other like-minded organizations. These partnerships, aimed at localizing the manufacturing of these technologies, have the capability to sig
Amref Calls for Global Action on Water Scarcity During World Water Week
27 Aug, 2024 09:18 AM
The conference broadly centers on water cooperation for peace and security. The theme, "Bridging Borders: Water for Peaceful and Sustainable Future," spearheads the conference.
The conference broadly centers on water cooperation for peace and security. The theme, "Bridging Borders: Water for Peaceful and Sustainable Future," spearheads the conference.
Help Shape Kenya’s Waste Management with NEMA’s New Scheme
23 Aug, 2024 02:51 PM
The Authority urges all public members to participate by commenting on the proposed colour coding system through their email [email protected] and on all their social media platforms @ NemaKenya.
The Authority urges all public members to participate by commenting on the proposed colour coding system through their email [email protected] and on all their social media platforms @ NemaKenya.
Non-Compliance Costs: Petrol Stations at Risk of NEMA Penalties
22 Aug, 2024 02:39 PM
According to the Act, any person convicted of not adhering strictly to the provided regulations as stated in the Act attracts imprisonment of up to four years in jail or a fine between two to four million shillings.
According to the Act, any person convicted of not adhering strictly to the provided regulations as stated in the Act attracts imprisonment of up to four years in jail or a fine between two to four million shillings.
Kenya Forecast: Prepare for a Week of Cold, Rain, and Heat
21 Aug, 2024 03:00 PM
The KMD strongly advises using national weather forecasts in collaboration with the county-level meteorological departments' daily (24-hour) forecast. County-specific forecasts are readily available from respective County Directors of Meteorology offices
The KMD strongly advises using national weather forecasts in collaboration with the county-level meteorological departments' daily (24-hour) forecast. County-specific forecasts are readily available from respective County Directors of Meteorology offices
Extreme Heat Waves Threaten Health: Urgent Actions Needed to Prevent Fatalities
20 Aug, 2024 09:00 AM
The guidance was born through the EuroHEAT project that ventured into improving public health responses to extreme heat waves. It was co-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission.
The guidance was born through the EuroHEAT project that ventured into improving public health responses to extreme heat waves. It was co-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission.
Nairobi River's Contamination Threatens City Health and Environment
16 Aug, 2024 01:12 PM
Some residents report that they are forced to buy expensive water for their domestic use. This is because whenever it rains, the River is full of garbage, and when the dry season sets in, the water gradually turns from clear to darker, thus not fit for
Some residents report that they are forced to buy expensive water for their domestic use. This is because whenever it rains, the River is full of garbage, and when the dry season sets in, the water gradually turns from clear to darker, thus not fit for
Twende Green Ecocycle Transforms Plastic Waste into Eco-Friendly School Desks
14 Aug, 2024 11:30 AM
Despite their relentless efforts to manage plastic waste products, much work still needs to be done. Mombasa alone generates about 120 tons of plastic waste daily. Surprisingly, only 5% of this waste is recycled.
Despite their relentless efforts to manage plastic waste products, much work still needs to be done. Mombasa alone generates about 120 tons of plastic waste daily. Surprisingly, only 5% of this waste is recycled.
UNEP Calls for Global Action to Tackle Excess Nitrogen Waste by 2030
12 Aug, 2024 11:38 AM
Nitrogen as the crucial contributor to climate change, a cause of disturbance to life both on land and water, a threat to human health and taxes too much on the economy in that it costs the economy about US$3.4 trillion per year to alleviate its impacts
Nitrogen as the crucial contributor to climate change, a cause of disturbance to life both on land and water, a threat to human health and taxes too much on the economy in that it costs the economy about US$3.4 trillion per year to alleviate its impacts
Eritrea's Progress in Soil and Water Conservation Sets an Example for Global Agriculture
10 Aug, 2024 10:00 AM
In the post-independence period, Eritrea has something to be proud of. The country as a whole has a story to tell about its success in constructing 810 big, medium, and small-scale dams, all of which were built by dedicated citizens.
In the post-independence period, Eritrea has something to be proud of. The country as a whole has a story to tell about its success in constructing 810 big, medium, and small-scale dams, all of which were built by dedicated citizens.
Looming Extreme Heat Conditions Creates An Impending Crisis
07 Aug, 2024 12:00 PM
In this new abnormality, the most severely affected groups are the urban poor, pregnant women, infants, those with disabilities, the ailing ones, and the impoverished since they stay in houses that lack cooling technologies.
In this new abnormality, the most severely affected groups are the urban poor, pregnant women, infants, those with disabilities, the ailing ones, and the impoverished since they stay in houses that lack cooling technologies.