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OPINION: Floods or drought, there is no silver bullet solution to climate change
Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that smallholder farmers produce about one third of the world’s food.In Kenya, these farmers account for 80% of the country’s total agricultural output.
OPINION: Nairobi's deluge is a rallying call to collectively design a more resilient city
As the floodwaters recede, a crucial question remains – how do we build a Nairobi that can withstand the increasing frequency and intensity of these climate shocks?
OPINION: Why Climate Justice matters in Kenya: Unpacking the fairness of the climate crisis
This concept calls for holding wealthier nations, industries, and individuals accountable, as they often contribute the most to emissions while enjoying insulation from the worst impacts
OPINION: Is your job safe? The impact of AI on the future of the workforce
Less than a year ago, the internet was abuzz with amazement as people experimented with ChatGPT by developing content for their social media platforms, writing speeches or even academic essays.
OPINION: How to rise above the pain of Kenya’s floods
This is not a new case but it is more severe than the past tragedies according to her assessment. Kenya in the past, and presently, has been affected by natural disasters, such as floods.
India's mega power plant a boost to clean energy sources
The park will be so big that it will be visible from space and will cover an area five times the size of Paris.
OPINION: Kenya’s uncertain path to free maternal health
Thousands of women die every year due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications in the country. The maternal mortality ratio stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births annually.
OPINION: Climate change puts Kenya’s Fight Against Malaria at Crossroads
Kenya's varied climate, particularly in the Western Highlands and coastal, is experiencing increasingly warm temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns. These conditions favour the proliferation of Anopheles mosquitoes—the vectors for malaria.
OPINION: Climate Change and the Right to Health
Climate change is not merely an environmental concern but a critical determinant of public health, impacting individuals, communities, and entire nations.As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, it is imperative to recognise its profound implications for the fundamental human r...
OPINION: Kenya's path to ending malaria lies in renewed commitment to primary health care, mass vaccination
The 2020 Kenya Malaria Indicator Survey revealed a sobering reality: seven in ten Kenyans live in areas that predispose them to the highest possible risk of contracting malaria.