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24 Aug, 23

El Niño Phenomenon Likely to Cause Flooding in Eastern Africa

El Niño Phenomenon Likely to Cause Flooding in Eastern Africa By Gift Briton Heavy rains leading to flooding are expected across most parts of Eastern Africa during the October to December 2023 season, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has announced. ICPAC notes that due to […]

Green Business Opportunities Abundant in Africa, UNEP Says

Green Business Opportunities Abundant in Africa, UNEP Says By Sharon Atieno Though Africa is disproportionately vulnerable to the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution, the continent offers numerous opportunities for environmentally friendly business ventures that could spur economic growth. This is according to theAfrica Environment Outlook for Business launched during the 19th […]

21 Aug, 23

Renowned Kenyan Scientist Launches Autobiography

Renowned Kenyan Scientist Launches Autobiography By Gift Briton Professor Emeritus Ratemo Michieka, a renowned scholar and researcher, referred to as the ‘father of weed science research’ in Kenya, officially launched his autobiography in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Prof. Emeritus Michieka is an environmental scientist specializing in weed science is the current chairman of the National Research […]

21 Aug, 23

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities By Sharon Atieno With Africa already feeling the effect of the triple planetary crisis- climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste- the continent needs a new economic model to be more resilient. This is according to Elizabeth Mrema, United Nations Environment Programme […]

21 Aug, 23

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy By Vanessa Akoth Waste management is among the major challenges facing Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Of an estimated daily production of 2,400 tonnes of solid waste, less than 45% is recycled and reused. This is way below the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)’s set target of […]

17 Aug, 23

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says By Sharon Atieno Despite the impact of COVID-19, climate change and the Ukraine-Russia war on Africa, the continent has the potential to become a major actor in the global supply chain. This is according to a report launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade […]

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs By Gift Briton Experts have called for remodeling of the global financing structures noting that the current structure is unfair and disadvantageous to most African countries. According to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), African countries pay up to […]

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry except for a few areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast which are expected to receive rainfall. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department […]

10 Aug, 23

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast with the South-eastern lowlands, North-western and North-eastern Kenya are likely to be generally dry. This is according to the Kenya […]

08 Aug, 23

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun By Gift Briton High temperatures which could potentially lead to heat-related fatigue are expected in parts of Sudan, Eritrea and Afar region in Ethiopia. According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the public is advised to keep hydrated and […]