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While Caroline is based outside Nairobi, she emphasized on the critical role journalists based in Counties play in highlighting stories that otherwise often go unheard.

The heavy downpour has been a wound in the country that has refused to heal. It has claimed more lives, and for this reason, the Interior CS, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, declared climate change a national security threat on May 10, 2024.

As Kabarak University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Henry Kiplangat stated, “We need to teach our students to be responsive to what is happening in the world. The goal of university education is to equip students to address worldwide issues effectively.”

The rest of the country is expected to remain generally dry. However, strong southerly and southeasterly winds of over 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are forecast for the eastern half and the northwestern region.

"Tree growing initiatives like this one are critical to achieving our Sustainable Development Goals around environmental protection and promoting a green economy,"

“I have never witnessed anything like this before. Most of our crops are now buried. This is all we are left with. I appeal to the government to intervene in any way,” Kerubo said.

It is time we ask ourselves the tough questions: Is the adoption of electric vehicles just a plot to move emissions from the prime mover to a bigger power plant? If the majority of EV's aren’t running on renewably sourced electricity, is it just pretend?

Speaking during a tree-planting activity in Ngong Hills on Monday, May 13, 2024, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the role of forest conservation in mitigating climate change.

Plants are crucial to the sustainability and thriving of the human race. They are the primary producers on the planet, fulfilling needs like the food we eat, the oxygen we breathe, and even medicine. The interrelation between humans and plants

In a study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, researchers have warned that climate change could significantly impact the distribution of venomous snakes worldwide.

Expressing their joy and satisfaction, the Kenya Red Cross stated, "Our team is joyous after successfully drilling a water borehole in Makere, Tana River County, benefiting 3,250 people in this area." This accomplishment marks a crucial step in alleviatin

Odhengo stressed that counties must develop strategies to address climate change and its impacts. He highlighted the importance of local adaptation and the need for resources to support community-led climate action, particularly in rural areas.

On April 16, 2024, the Kenya Army Corps of Transport, led by Lieutenant Colonel Simon Cherugut, joined forces with the University of Nairobi, Greens of Africa Foundation, and Equity Bank to conduct a tree planting event at the University of Nairobi's Uppe

The numbers speak for themselves, with 980 households affected and reports of fatalities and displacement as of last week. Immediate action is required to address the consequences of these floods and protect the most vulnerable among us.

Recognizing the critical importance of environmental education, Eng. Hart emphasizes the need to instil a sense of responsibility for the environment and trees in the younger generation.

According to David Gikungu, the Director of the Met Department, the affected regions include the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Nairobi area, the Southeastern Lowlands, and the South Coast.

One notable project that exemplifies the power of carbon credits is the Northern Rangelands Trust Carbon Credits initiative. As one of the most significant soil carbon removal projects, building climate change resilience in arid regions while conserving t

It is a holistic approach towards agricultural production that aims to maximize the use of natural resources, optimize yields and production, minimize the impact on the environment, and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture.

The agricultural sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, so climate variability and change have emerged as significant challenges, demanding urgent attention and effective adaptation strategies.

Human endeavors such as transportation, energy production, and industrial processes stand as major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.