2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Environment

News about environmental protection initiatives, environmental impact assessment, and what bodies in the environment space doing

Food Insecurity in Africa: Challenges, causes and comprehensive solutions

Some regions have received less than 50% of their usual annual rainfall, exacerbating the continent's food insecurity crisis. Global warming is the increase in earth’s average surface temperature due to anthropogenic activities, primarily the emission...

Climate Adaptation and Human Rights in Kenya: Navigating a complex nexus

The interplay of global emissions and local vulnerabilities highlights the critical need for international cooperation and support in addressing these challenges. Poor rural communities, which heavily rely on subsistence farming, are the most at risk...

The role of The Judiciary in environmental sustainability in Kenya

The Constitution of Kenya 2010, enshrines the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental human right (Article 42). The Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 aims to protect and sustainably manage...

Leveraging private equity and public-private partnerships for Climate Finance in Kenya

By leveraging the complementary strengths of private equity and public-private partnerships, Kenya can unlock significant financial resources. PPPs can ensure that climate finance projects align with public interests, such as environmental sustainability, social equity. By sharing...

Kaimosi Friends University marks National Elimu Tree Planting Day, leads fight on climate change

The event saw active participation from various stakeholders, including students, faculty members, community leaders, and environmental enthusiasts. With De La Calexo Africa providing 5,000 seedlings for the event, KAFU aims to expand its reach by...

Rains of Ruin: A Nation Drowning in Neglect, Impunity and Incompetence

Vast swathes of land have disappeared beneath the churning brown waters, entire villages cut off and are inaccessible. Despite stern rhetoric about "robust contingency plans," the authorities have been caught flat-footed, their efforts hamstrung by...
Children collecting litter in a field. Environmental conservation is for everybody. PHOTO/RB.

Divine Ecology: Exploring theistic perspectives on environmental stewardship

Indigenous peoples often view the natural world as imbued with spiritual energy and inhabited by ancestral spirits, animals, and forces beyond human comprehension. Many religious traditions posit a divine connection between humanity and the...
Kenya is a country rich with wildlife. Integrating conservation objectives into development strategies is key to a sustainable development in Kenya. PHOTO/Travel Triangle.

Preserving Paradise: Wildlife laws as pillars of sustainable development in Kenya

By integrating conservation objectives into development strategies, Kenya strives to strike a balance between economic progress and environmental preservation. This write-up explores the multifaceted interfaces between wildlife law and sustainable development in Kenya, highlighting how...
Residents of Kakamega County together with the county government officials, help clear litter and garbage from the trenches and on the pavement during a clean-up exercise on January 19, 2024. PHOTO/Joseph Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

ENVIRONMENT: Kakamega County govt leads residents in clean-up exercise

Maintaining the cleanliness of our environment is of utmost importance for the welfare of our planet and the generations to come.  Undeniably, the improper disposal of waste leads to environmental pollution, which can have devastating...
Consumer Protection Act and a gavel. PHOTO/iStock.

Greening the Legal Landscape: Kenya’s consumer protection laws as catalysts

Like many other nations, Kenya finds itself at the crossroads of addressing environmental challenges while ensuring the welfare of its citizens. By holding businesses accountable for environmentally harmful practices, consumer protection regulations can drive...