Kenya's Green Economy Strategy Aims to Boost Job Creation

The forum serves as a critical platform for sharing strategies and solutions to these pressing challenges. Central to the discussions is the role of youth and children in climate action. They have emerged as powerful advocates, leveraging various platform

From November 5 to 11, regions in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley—including Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, and Nyeri—are expected to experience morning rains, with intermittent showers in the afternoon and at night.

The report reveals that even if all submitted Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are fully implemented, global emissions are projected to decrease by only 2.6% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.

Five days have passed since torrential rains swept across eastern Valencia, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Emergency crews are engaged in relentless search and rescue operations, with hundreds of soldiers deployed to assist those stranded o

Ngeno has emphasized that the country’s commitment to updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) is in alignment with the Kenya Marine and Great Lakes Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

The introduction of these electric vehicles is a crucial initiative aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality in urban areas. Currently, the transport sector accounts for 10% of Kenya's national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with projections

“Tangu tupige kura ata ata wakubwa wetu hatujawai waona. Sijawai ona Anyang Nyong’o na macho yangu na maji inatuua huku. Sijawai ona Aduma nilimuona wakati alikuja kuomba kura na Ojiemo. Wako wapi na maji inatuua?”

Mandera won the award thanks to its tree planting initiative which has transformed Mandera into a green county. According to Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif, the county now aims to plant a million trees in the next 5 years.

In his remarks, Ruto highlighted the need for increased global investment in energy transition, which currently stands at a mere 3%. He underscored that these investments are crucial for facilitating effective climate adaptation across the continent.

“We must not just prepare for the future; we must shape it so that coming generations can live in peace, prosperity, and equity,” stated UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen.

“According to our Constitution, every Kenyan is entitled to a clean and secure environment. On this day, we encourage the public to take positive steps toward cleaning our surroundings, as waste management is everyone’s responsibility—not just that of the

The pilot project will monitor key pollutants, including particulate matter, black carbon, and various weather parameters.

During the launch event held in Korogocho on September 12, 2024, Ruto emphasized the program's importance in engaging youth and revitalizing the Nairobi Rivers Ecosystem, among other environmental and sanitation initiatives.

During a meeting with the WFP’s Kenya Director Ms. Lauren Landis and the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Aden Duale, the Ministry revealed that this initiative is aimed to support Kenya’s food and nutrition security agenda w

The rain started as soon as I got home from work. I was surprised by the heavy rain and strong storm. It knocked down clothes that were hanging and even removed the pegs. I tried to turn on my jiko to get some warmth, but it was almost swept away by the s

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.

This order encompasses schools and various private establishments, reflecting growing concerns over the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

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

The conference broadly centers on water cooperation for peace and security. The theme, "Bridging Borders: Water for Peaceful and Sustainable Future," spearheads the conference.

Initially, the Kazi Mtaani initiative focused on infrastructure and community service. Ruto has said that the rebranded initiative will be a stepping stone to achieving the target of 15 billion trees by 2032.

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.

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.

Duale was speaking during the launch of the ‘Greening the Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives' Report, a study by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) in Nairobi on August 21, 2024.

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

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

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.

Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, Abrahams Misoi, the Program Manager at Transparency International, said that the project's main aim is to foster capacity building at the grassroots level to enable communities to acknowledge their roles in the effo