Omboki Monayo
The PACJA has asserted that without sufficient financial flows to support adaptation and losses and damages, the lives of millions are hanging in the balance.
This funding gap is critical for addressing urgent adaptation needs and supporting communities that are already suffering from climate impacts.
As COP30 draws near in Belém, Brazil, advocates are calling for a recommitment to ambitious climate...
While the need for rapid responses to methane emissions has never been clearer, there are encouraging examples of nations and companies taking action, demonstrating the effectiveness of data-driven solutions like MARS.
Beyond addressing major emissions detected from space, there are systems in place for industries to manage their methane footprints.
According to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, "Methane emissions are...
African communities, who often bear the brunt of environmental devastation caused by extractive industries, are hoping that proceeds from the taxes will be used to fund loss and damage reparations.
The cost implications of unchecked climate change are dire, as research indicates that it could cost African economies as much as 15% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
Droughts have...
The GFMD policy aims to rectify these shortcomings by creating a robust framework for government transport management. Beyond cost reduction, it also aims to enhance local vehicle assembly and stimulate economic growth.
Drawing on best practices from countries like Malaysia, Australia, and Rwanda, GFMD seeks to adapt effective fleet management standards to the Kenyan context.
The success of the GFMD policy...
The Ministry has charged the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) with enforcing these new regulations, ensuring that only compliant dealers remain licensed.
Those possessing macadamia nuts must submit their stocks for inspection, verification, and clearance.
Many local processors reported a lack of quality stock for processing, attributed to unscrupulous market players exporting immature nuts, which has further tarnished Kenya's reputation...
Climate justice advocates are calling for the allocation of at least 30 percent of global environmental conservation resources to indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs).
The advocates separately spoke on June 22, 2022 at intersessional meetings held in Nairobi to build up consensus and momentum for the forthcoming Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 conference set to be held in...
Scientists at the Drugs for Neglected Disease initiative (DNDi) have successfully completed trials for a new drug to treat visceral leishmaniasis or Kala-azar disease.
Kala-azar is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and is a life-threatening disease caused by Leishmania protozoa parasites, which are transmitted through the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies.
Visceral leishmaniasis causes fever, weight loss, and spleen...
"African farmers and agribusiness investors stand to make an estimated 100-125 million US Dollars in the early uptake and adoption of improved rice varieties," Dr. Sanni Kayode has said.
"Early adopters of the improved rice varieties are projected to make an estimated 100-150m USD.
It is a good business opportunity for farmers and other early adopters of biotechnology marketers," said Dr....
Hardly a day passes without Kenyans being stunned by yet another accident update.
World Health Organization (WHO) statistics indicate that road traffic crashes are a top-five cause of death for Kenyans between the ages of five and seventy and the leading killer of boys aged 15-19.
"As of June 9, 2022, Kenya recorded 1,968 deaths compared to 1,800 lives during a...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Uganda on March 21, 2020, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park staff were concerned about the resident apes.
According to veterinarian and Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) co-founder Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, protecting the gorilla population was vital for her organization when the COVID-19 pandemic was reported in Uganda.
“We were worried about the possibility of the gorillas catching...
