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Tensions, Strikes, and a Fragile Ceasefire: Inside the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis

As military strikes rock Iran and a tentative ceasefire settles in, the U.S., Israel, and Iran stand at a volatile crossroads. With nuclear tensions rising and diplomatic talks inching forward, the world watches anxiously.

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“No Other Country Kills So Many with Dirty Air”: Clean-Air Forum Convenes in Nairobi to Tackle Pollution Crisis

The Clean-Air Forum 2025 has convened in Nairobi, bringing together experts from across Africa to address the growing crisis of urban air pollution. In a stark warning, one official stated that "no other country kills so many of its people with dirty air" as Kenya

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Jul 12, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

“From Crisis to Resilience”: African Climate Summit in Nairobi Calls for Urgent, Locally-Led Solutions

At a major climate summit in Nairobi, African leaders have issued a powerful call to action, demanding locally-led solutions to the growing climate crisis. The Chair of the Kenyan Environment Committee

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Jul 3, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Kenya Bans 77 Toxic Pesticides in Landmark Move to Protect Health and Environment

In a major move for public health, Kenya has banned 77 hazardous pesticide products, including DDT, following a review that found they posed unacceptable risks. An additional 202 products have been restricted

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Jun 23, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

The Silent Crisis: Kenya's Rangelands Have Lost 68% of Their Wildlife Since the 1970s, Landmark Study Finds

A groundbreaking and deeply sobering new study has revealed a catastrophic decline in Kenya's rangeland wildlife populations, with numbers plummeting by an alarming 68% since the late 1970s. The report, a collaborative effort between the Kenya Wildlife Service and leading research partners, paints a stark picture of a silent crisis unfolding in the country's arid and semi-arid lands.

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Jun 20, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

The "Greenwashing" Gamble: Climate Group Warns Carbon Markets Could Unleash Billions of Tonnes in Emissions

A prominent African climate advocacy group has issued a stark warning that the burgeoning global carbon credit markets, instead of mitigating climate change, could paradoxically lead to a massive increase in emissions.

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Jun 17, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Kasipul MP Murder Case: Five Suspects, Including Bodyguard, to Undergo Mental Evaluation Before Plea

Five suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were will remain in custody pending mental health assessments before they can be formally charged.

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Jun 5, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Nairobi Police Arrest Four Suspects After Recovering Plastic Revolver and Other Weapons

Vigilant Nairobi police on patrol arrested four men on Kenyatta Avenue, seizing a plastic revolver, six rubber bullets, and a marked knife. The arrests were made following a tip-off from the public about a suspect brandishing what appeared to be a firearm.

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Jun 4, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Green Technology Gains Momentum in Kenya's ICT Development and Sustainability Drive

Kenya is increasingly integrating green technology into its ICT strategy, with sustainability becoming a core principle. Initiatives include Huawei's focus on clean energy solutions, the 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference in May 2025 emphasizing renewable energy for data centers (using REF & CUE metrics), and the "green corridor" design for the Usahihi Expressway. "Green Tech and Sustainability" is also a key theme for the Connected Africa Summit 2025, signaling a national push to leverage renewable resources for a responsible digital future.

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May 17, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Kenya experiences climate whiplash of floods and drought

Kenya is battling "climate whiplash," enduring cycles of severe floods followed by drought, which strain communities and agriculture. Scientists attribute this to global warming, with recent April flooding in western Kenya underscoring the urgent need for adaptive infrastructure.

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Apr 1, 2025