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Kenya Launches Tool to Protect Birds from Power Lines
25 Aug, 2025 05:28 PM
With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.
With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.
Farmers in Baringo, Nakuru Tap Solar energy to Fight Drought
22 Aug, 2025 03:43 PM
In recent years, shorter rainfall seasons and prolonged droughts across Kenya have further threatened agricultural production, making the adoption of solar-powered irrigation increasingly urgent for farmers’ survival.
In recent years, shorter rainfall seasons and prolonged droughts across Kenya have further threatened agricultural production, making the adoption of solar-powered irrigation increasingly urgent for farmers’ survival.
Kenya Eyes E-Mobility Leap with Toyota Partnership
21 Aug, 2025 05:25 AM
According to the President, the initiative will include 30–40% local content in the assembly of e-vehicles, with the long-term goal of full-scale manufacturing.
According to the President, the initiative will include 30–40% local content in the assembly of e-vehicles, with the long-term goal of full-scale manufacturing.
How Mosquitoes Shape the Fate of Billions
20 Aug, 2025 03:57 PM
Mosquitoes are not the sole vectors of risk. They also transmit Zika virus, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile fever, while tick-borne encephalitis is caused by ticks, and midges (Culicoides flies) cause Oropouche fever. The c
Mosquitoes are not the sole vectors of risk. They also transmit Zika virus, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile fever, while tick-borne encephalitis is caused by ticks, and midges (Culicoides flies) cause Oropouche fever. The c
How Pollinators Feed Kenya, And How Climate Is Crippling Them
20 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
Beyond food production, pollinators uphold biodiversity. Almost 90% of wild flowering plants rely on animal pollinators, which in turn maintain healthy ecosystems by enabling plant reproduction, supporting soil health, and nurturing habitats for wildlife.
Beyond food production, pollinators uphold biodiversity. Almost 90% of wild flowering plants rely on animal pollinators, which in turn maintain healthy ecosystems by enabling plant reproduction, supporting soil health, and nurturing habitats for wildlife.
African Youth Champion Indigenous Seeds to Secure Food Future
19 Aug, 2025 07:00 PM
During the forum, a common worry surfaced: the growing privatization of agriculture and the diminishing rights of farmers. Attendees contended that although over 80 percent of seeds utilized in Africa are sourced from farmers, numerous countries still pri
During the forum, a common worry surfaced: the growing privatization of agriculture and the diminishing rights of farmers. Attendees contended that although over 80 percent of seeds utilized in Africa are sourced from farmers, numerous countries still pri
Cold Weather Forecast Jeopardizes Kenya’s Food Chain
19 Aug, 2025 01:00 PM
The heavy rainfall will be experienced between August 17th to 19th and ease from 20th, so citizens are asked to avoid walking or driving and sheltering under trees as a precaution.
The heavy rainfall will be experienced between August 17th to 19th and ease from 20th, so citizens are asked to avoid walking or driving and sheltering under trees as a precaution.
Egerton University Hosts Research Festival to Save Kenya’s Farms
19 Aug, 2025 11:10 AM
Egerton University is hosting a five-day Kenya National Research Festival 2025. The festival held in collaboration with the National Research Fund (NRF) started on August 18, 2025 and will run uptown August 22, 2025.
Egerton University is hosting a five-day Kenya National Research Festival 2025. The festival held in collaboration with the National Research Fund (NRF) started on August 18, 2025 and will run uptown August 22, 2025.
Green List Reveals What Real Conservation Looks Like
16 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
As of 2025, more than 80 protected areas across over 20 countries have been placed on the IUCN Green List. These include forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and marine ecosystems. What makes the Green List unique is its emphasis on accountability.
As of 2025, more than 80 protected areas across over 20 countries have been placed on the IUCN Green List. These include forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and marine ecosystems. What makes the Green List unique is its emphasis on accountability.
What Devolution Means for Kenya’s Climate Future
14 Aug, 2025 10:26 AM
Today, at the county level, KFS plays a vital role in managing, conserving, and protecting forest resources while actively engaging communities and supporting sustainable development. The Service also conducts awareness drives to educate the public on the
Today, at the county level, KFS plays a vital role in managing, conserving, and protecting forest resources while actively engaging communities and supporting sustainable development. The Service also conducts awareness drives to educate the public on the
Kenya Editors Guild Champion Climate Journalism Reform
13 Aug, 2025 12:11 PM
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
Why Investing in Renewables Pays Off for Everyone
11 Aug, 2025 02:16 PM
Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.
Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.