Walking through the Nairobi Eastlands, like a gaping wound, the smoldering fires of the Dandora landfill fill the air with toxic smoke from the burning waste. Most of this waste is from textiles, discarded unrecyclable second-hand clothes, imported to…
The second-hand clothing market, popularly known as mitumba, is a thriving business in Kenya, generating billions in tax revenue each year
The partnership between UNCDF, the Government of Tanzania, and the European Union has enabled the implementation of CookFund
The Bamako Convention is Africa’s unified stance against pollution aiming to protect both human health and the environment
This builds on when more than 40 mayors in over 30 countries signed an open letter urging MDBs to embed urban climate priorities in strategies
Kenya was officially appointed as the Third Vice President of the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Board, a significant move
Adoption of renewable energy, especially solar, is a towering success in Kenya. Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar, like SunKing and M-Kopa, has revolutionized energy access for many low-income households, making Kenya a global model for off-grid solar systems. However, this rising…
Eight years ago, Samsung Electronics East Africa ventured out to plant and care for 10,000 indigenous trees in Nairobi’s Karura Forest
Daughter of the Soil documentary comes at a vital moment for Sub-Saharan Africa, where there’s significant progress in the inclusion of women
In the hills of Kakamega, Oliver Mukunza, a dairy farmer, has discovered that simple practices, such as ensuring cow comfort, can make a significant difference in defining success. The low-cost innovations are championed by the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic…
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