By Job Maangi A gentle morning breeze sweeps through rows of avocado trees as Henry Ogalo bends to inspect a young seedling at his Henflo Farm in Mossop, Rongai, Nakuru County. Around him, birds dart between mango and pawpaw trees while a worker tend a thriving nursery packed with thousands of seedlings awaiting new homes. […]

By Arnold Ageta UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has praised the world’s recent climate achievements but urged nations to accelerate their efforts, warning that the window for meaningful action is rapidly narrowing. Speaking in Belém, Brazil, during the COP30 Conference, Stiell stressed that global unity is essential at a time when the world […]

By KPC Reporter Rongo University has rolled a phased tree-planting initiative in various schools within Migori County in an effort to mitigate climate change risks. In the first phase, 20,000 will be planted, according to Vice Chancellor (VC), Samuel Gudu. Speaking during the launch at Kitere Comprehensive School in Rongo sub-county, Prof Gudu said other […]

By Jackline Mwende The media plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding, attitudes, perceptions, and responses to climate change. It also influences how people engage with climate issues, the urgency they feel, and the actions they take. Media also influences how the urgency of climate change is perceived, the solutions available, and the responsibility […]

By Raphael Tora The issue of climate change sounded alien and distant to millions of people at the turn of the 21st century. As the phenomenon started to sink, many noticed that climate had started to act like a character in a suspense novel, full of twists and turns that scientists and policymakers struggled to […]

By Nyang’au Araka and FAO Experts have warned that improper use of nitrogen can severely damage air, water, and soil quality, result in biodiversity loss, and exacerbate climate change. In fact, the rise in nitrogen fertilizers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production, according to a report by the Food and […]

By Omboki Monayo Kenya is making significant progress in safeguarding its water resources and biodiversity through proactive measures, including the recent gazetting of five wetlands as Groundwater Protection Zones (GPZs). These steps, formalized under the Wetlands Conservation Regulations of 2022, designate critical areas like DikDik Gardens in Nairobi County and Lake Kenyatta in Lamu County […]