Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways
At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways
African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises
The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises
Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall
The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall
Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects
Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects
Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan
The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has become a battleground of ideas and interests, with climate finance taking centre stage.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan
Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit
Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people's hopes, struggles, and demands.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit
Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis
Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis
Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates
At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates
Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN
A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN
Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts
The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts
Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes
Even before COP29, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity's "final countdown" to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago
Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes
Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders
Former US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 3 months ago
Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders
New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse
Pendo's Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse
By Mactilda Mbenywe 3 months ago
New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse
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Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact
Sh100 million has been allocated to each of the 47 counties. The funds will be released within five years.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 6 months ago
Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact
African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting
Climate negotiators raise concerns over hurdles in obtaining visas by experts ahead of 61st Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Panel Session in Sofia, Bulgaria.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 6 months ago
African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting
Roses under threat: Flowers could soon be missing from love stories due to climate change
As the world expresses love on Valentine's Day, climate change has cast a gloom on flowers, an expression of love.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago
Roses under threat: Flowers could soon be missing from love stories due to climate change
Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts
Studies have revealed that climate change contributes immensely to mental disorders. Experts warn of 'devastating consequences' due to lack of commitment by governments.
By Mactilda Mbenywe in Dubai 1 year ago
Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts
COP28: Fossil fuel hot potato in Dubai climate conference
The UN summit has directed significant focus on providing alternative jobs for carbon-intensive sectors, diversification of regions and compensation to companies for their loss of revenue.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
COP28: Fossil fuel hot potato in Dubai climate conference
What is the 'first global stocktake' all about?
Governments will decide on the global stocktake at COP28, which can be leveraged to accelerate ambition in their next round of climate action plans due in 2025.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
What is the 'first global stocktake' all about?
Women leaders decry low representation
Their calls are rooted in the urgency to address the diverse challenges faced by those at the frontline of the climate crisis.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Women leaders decry low representation
Pastoralists' plight in focus at Cop 28 intervention
Roads have been cut off, and there are no signs that the woes facing the pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid areas will end soon.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Pastoralists' plight in focus at Cop 28 intervention
African negotiators are unhappy with progress
Negotiators disappointed by the lack of progress on adaptation in the first week. Group's chair Collins Nzovu says daptation is a matter of life and death for Africa.
By Mactilda Mbenywe in Dubai 1 year ago
African negotiators are unhappy with progress
Global North sparks tension after stalling on climate finance pledge
The debate over climate financing has taken a political turn at the UN climate summit in Dubai with African countries voicing their concerns about unfulfilled promises from the Global North.
By Mactilda Mbenywe in Dubai 1 year ago
Global North sparks tension after stalling on climate finance pledge
Solar panels to be installed in public hospitals by 2028
This move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the health sector while relying on 100,000 Community Health Promoters to spearhead climate change mitigation efforts.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Solar panels to be installed in public hospitals by 2028
Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration a 'non-issue' at climate summit
Ahead of the global climate talks, it was expected that Africa's approach would take precedence.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration a 'non-issue' at climate summit
Kenya secures Sh45b funding to support local climate action
The financial backing includes, the World Bank providing USD 150 million, Denmark (Danida) contributing USD 8.9 million, and Sweden (SIDA) pledging USD 14.4 million.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Kenya secures Sh45b funding to support local climate action
123 countries back COP28 health and climate declaration
In a historic move, nations joined hands to prioritize health in the fight against climate change, and over USD1 billion in climate health financing was mobilized.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
123 countries back COP28 health and climate declaration
El Nino: How floods pose threat of viral outbreak
The inundation of communities, displacement of populations, and the compromised sanitation infrastructure pose a significant risk of increased viral diseases.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
El Nino: How floods pose threat of viral outbreak
Kenya secures billions in green energy investments
In line with this commitment, Ruto outlined major investments in a bid to demonstrate Kenya's dedication to a sustainable future.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Kenya secures billions in green energy investments
Win for agriculture as 134 countries endorse climate plan inclusion
Among the countries that signed the declaration were the US, the European Union, China, and African Nations include Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Win for agriculture as 134 countries endorse climate plan inclusion
Sh10 billion disbursed as 38 counties hit alarm stage in El Nino disaster
Another Sh10 billion was disbursed last week by the National Treasury to support devolved units in dealing with disaster situations.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Sh10 billion disbursed as 38 counties hit alarm stage in El Nino disaster
Community finds lifeline in hay in face of prolonged drought
Joseph Muhio, a local farmer, spoke with optimism about the Tigithi project, a communal hay shed designed to store hay for dairy and beef animals.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Community finds lifeline in hay in face of prolonged drought
New measures: Heavy fine, jail for failure to sort waste at source
In a move aimed at reducing littering, illegal dumpsites, resource wastage, and greenhouse gas emissions NEMA will enforce new stringent waste disposal guidelines set to take effect next month.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
New measures: Heavy fine, jail for failure to sort waste at source
Study recommends cutting meat, milk, going plant-based
Shifting diets, researchers say, would cut greenhouse gas emissions and preserve forests and natural land.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Study recommends cutting meat, milk, going plant-based
Study: Bees struggling to find flowers because of pollution
Ozone substantially changes the size and scent of floral odour plumes given off by flowers and that it reduced honeybees' ability to recognise odours.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Study: Bees struggling to find flowers because of pollution
Warming in shallow rivers
Within the next 70 years, river systems, especially in the American South, are likely to experience periods with low levels of oxygen.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Warming in shallow rivers
Burning bright: Eco-briquettes light the path to a greener future
Briquettes, those compacted blocks of energy-efficient goodness, have become her life's mission. They burn longer and cleaner than traditional charcoal.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Burning bright: Eco-briquettes light the path to a greener future
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Drought: Summit exposes rising suicides in Maasai community
Pastoralists rely on seasonal patterns to predict events like rainfall, planting, and harvesting. Current climate instability has left them disoriented, leading to severe mental health challenges.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Drought: Summit exposes rising suicides in Maasai community
How climate debt hurts poor nations
Climate debt, primarily owed by rich nations, is intensifying the difficulties faced by countries that bear minimal responsibility for the climate crisis, leading to global inequalities.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
How climate debt hurts poor nations
Rich nations paying lip service to Africa on climate crisis for years
Climate adaptation finance flowed to Africa must increase up to tenfold to over US$100 billion per year by 2035 to build resilience against the growing impact of climate change.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 year ago
Rich nations paying lip service to Africa on climate crisis for years