Agnes Oloo
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Kenya calls for stronger policies and community action to boost biodiversity conservation
Kenya, classified by the World Bank as a lower-middle-income country with a population exceeding 55 million, relies heavily on nature-based sectors.
Educating the African child in the midst of polycrisis
Education stakeholders across various countries on the continent, including Kenya, have been exploring ways to salvage the situation despite these challenges, with the aim of ensuring that young minds remain focused and prepared to become a reliable generation to drive the continent’s future....
Kenya launches national carbon registry, paving way for global investment
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Deborah Barasa, said the move aims to bring order, transparency, and credibility to Kenya’s carbon market, making it more appealing to global investors.
AU leaders rally behind 2026 water and sanitation agenda at Addis Ababa summit
The two-day meeting — the continent’s highest decision-making forum — saw leaders underscore the need for coordinated African positions to unlock financing, accelerate implementation and keep water and sanitation high on national development agendas.
Locals move to protect endangered water springs in Southwestern Mau Block
The Mau Complex is Kenya’s largest montane forest ecosystem, a critical water tower and the source of 12 rivers that serve millions of people across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Yet as human activity expands, so does the risk to the fragile “spring eyes” that keep the forest’s lifeblood flowing....
Continental push for climate-resilient water systems ahead of AU 39th General Assembly
According to Africa Renaissance, sanitation in Africa continues to be addressed in fragmented ways, with limited integration of gender equality, youth inclusion, disability, and broader social equity considerations.
Met department warns arid regions to face continued drought despite March–May long rains
While the March–May long rains are predicted to bring some relief, ASAL areas are likely to receive average to below-average rainfall, insufficient to offset the existing deficits. This puts already drought-stricken regions under continued stress.
Kenya backs inaugural global panel on chemicals, waste and pollution in Geneva
Ahead of the opening of the plenary, the delegation on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Fancy Too, at the Embassy offices, where officials briefed her on Kenya’s position.
Africa urged to turn biodiversity restoration commitments into measurable Action
This call was made during a high-level subregional workshop aimed at strengthening biodiversity restoration monitoring under the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Tackling the high cost of unclean water, poor sanitation through smart solutions in Kenya
According to PS Mary Muthoni, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene contribute to about 1.4 million deaths globally every year.Thomas Odongo, Chairman of the Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA), said that while Kenya has undertaken several sanitation pilot projects, many fail to p...