(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The International Fund for Agricultural Development and Equity Group have launched a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion / £155.7 million) financing programme for smallholder farmers and rural businesses in East Africa. The initiative is designed to help them adapt to the effects of climate change. The AfricaContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The 123rd Mombasa International Show opened on Thursday at the Mkomani Show grounds in Nyali with a focus on climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth. This year’s event has attracted more investors than the 180 who participated last year. Mombasa County Deputy GovernorContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Plans to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya County have drawn opposition from residents and academics who want the project halted pending full public consultation and independent safety reviews. The proposed facility would be located at Lihundu Beach in Bondo Sub County with construction expectedContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Scientists at the Technical University of Mombasa are leading an international research project to develop a nature based wastewater treatment technology. The project could help protect Mombasa’s marine ecosystems, improve coastal water quality and strengthen climate resilience. The initiative is called SWATIA, short for Sustainable Wastewater TreatmentContinue Reading
(THIKA, KENYA) – Experts have raised concerns over excessive use of pesticides by farmers. They warn that it is affecting food production, soil health and human wellbeing. They are pushing for wider adoption of organic farming and reduced reliance on synthetic chemicals. They say prolonged use of agricultural chemicals hasContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya faces a maize shortage of 5.4 million bags by the end of September, forcing the government to plan imports of one million 90 kilogramme bags to bridge the gap after drought and disease hit the North Rift grain basket. Samuel Macharia did the arithmetic the wayContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Charcoal prices in Kenya jumped to their highest level in 78 months in June, deepening the squeeze on poor families already grappling with rising prices of alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Fresh data shows the average national price of a kilo ofContinue Reading
(MIGORI, KENYA) – A Member of the Migori County Assembly (MCA) has raised concerns over the distribution of relief food meant for residents affected by emergencies, ahead of expected heavy rains in September and October in Migori County. Samson Obonyo, the MCA, said the Meteorological Department had issued an alertContinue Reading
(QUEBEC, CANADA) – Quebec is sharply increasing minimum environmental fines for some of its highest risk industrial activities, with penalties for certain offences rising tenfold under changes to the province’s environmental laws. The move will affect major sectors including battery manufacturing, oil refining, pulp and paper, mining, aluminium production, foundries,Continue Reading
(HALIFAX, CANADA) – Canada is providing C$34 million (about US$24.4 million or £21.1 million) for 141 projects aimed at helping 128 communities across the country prepare for the effects of climate change. The federal funding will support measures including protection against extreme heat and flooding, with projects spread across severalContinue Reading
