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Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change

Education and environmental stakeholders have called for the revival of 4K clubs in schools to equip students with practical skills in combating climate change.

By Amos Kiarie 2024-12-29 11:57:00

Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change

Brace for a rainy weekend, weatherman warns

By Sharon Wanga 2024-12-20 15:59:17

Experts warn of growing water crisis as forests are cut down for development

Kenya faces a critical water crisis, with 21 million people lacking basic access to safe water, according to UNESCO's World Water Development Report 2023.

By David Njaaga 2024-12-19 17:20:58

Race against time for Mayotte rescuers after cyclone

Rescuers were racing against time Monday to reach survivors after a powerful cyclone hit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, laying to waste the territory's many shantytowns

By AFP 2024-12-16 10:04:57

Race against time for Mayotte rescuers after cyclone

L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals

A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.

By The Conversation 2024-12-07 20:40:00

L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals

COP29's climate finance deal stab on Africa's back

Increased climate finance is essential in strengthening needs-based adaptation for Africa, enabling countries to seize opportunities for job creation and green.

By Mithika Mwenda 2024-12-01 15:54:35

COP29's climate finance deal stab on Africa's back

KFS plans to fence Ngong Road Forest as part of conservation efforts

Kenya Forest Services (KFS) has announced government plans to erect an electric fence at Ngong Road Forest.

By Winfrey Owino 2024-11-28 19:39:00

KFS plans to fence Ngong Road Forest as part of conservation efforts

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

The latest boost on the project involves development of a fire detection, availing of surveillance and digital radio communication system, supplying of various preventive and firefighting equipment.

By James Wanzala 2024-11-28 11:50:35

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burps

Scientist guides a long tube into the mouth and down to the stomach of a two-month-old calf that is part of a research project aiming to prevent cows from burping methane.

By AFP 2024-11-28 09:19:09

Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burps

Walkouts, weak deals and COP29 failures

Rich nations, historically responsible for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions, faced mounting pressure to honour their commitments to financially support developing countries.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-25 13:00:00

Duale: Karura Forest tree cutting part of plan to restore ecosystem

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has explained why there has been tree cutting in Karura Forest.

By David Njaaga 2024-11-23 13:36:38

Duale: Karura Forest tree cutting part of plan to restore ecosystem

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

The offer was roundly spurned by countries that need enormous sums to shift their economies to clean energy and build resilience to climate shocks on their doorstep.

By AFP 2024-11-23 11:38:09

COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

Nations slam weak climate finance plan as global talks end

Draft deal proposing developed nations take the lead in providing $250 billion per year by 2035 to help developing nations fight climate change has drawn criticism from all sides.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-23 07:00:00