In February 2025, CNN spotlighted a novel climate solution: a vaccine targeting methane emissions from livestock. While such innovation offers hope, it also underscores a troubling irony in Africa’s...

In a region where rapid urbanisation, climate change, and housing shortages are intersecting challenges, an innovative solution is gaining traction in Kenya and Tanzania: building homes using sandbags...

 In the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, African leaders are pushing for a radical change in how national wealth is calculated, putting natural capital at the centre of economic calculations. Afri...

On April 22, the world marked Earth Day, an initiative emphasising the importance of environmental sustainability. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, highlighted the urgent need to shif...

The African Union, African Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) collaborated to develop the 2024 Africa Sustainable ...

The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as countries worldwide work to align their transportation systems with sustainability goals. As the climate crisis intensifies and ...

As the world observed the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30th under the theme “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,” East Africa’s escalating textile waste crisis demands urgent...

World Water Day, a United Nations initiative held annually on March 22, brings the world together to emphasise the importance of freshwater and promote sustainable water management practices. The 2025...

In the heart of the world’s rainforests, a silent threat has been unfolding for decades – illegal logging. This destructive practice strips away precious biodiversity and accelerates climate chang...

“Hold your horses; the long rains have not yet started,” cautioned Dr. David Gikungu, the Director General of Kenya Meteorological Department, in a recent interview.    Despite sporadic show...

The recently released National Energy Policy 2025–2034 sets a bold vision for Kenya’s energy sector, aiming for universal access to electricity by 2030, an increased reliance on renewable energy, ...

Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy trajectory, grappling with the dual imperatives of addressing pervasive energy poverty and aligning with the global green transition. The recent Regio...