Agnes Oloo

April 08, 2026 11:56 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Rural farmers in key catchments help secure Nairobi’s water supply, report shows

Nairobi’s water sources stretch far beyond the capital, into farms, riverbanks and forest edges in counties including Murang’a, Nyeri, Laikipia and Nyandarua, where smallholder farmers are increasingly embracing conservation practices that reduce erosion and limit pollution of rivers....

April 02, 2026 06:03 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

E-waste report exposes toxic dumping in Kenya’s informal settlements

According to the Greenpeace Africa policy brief, surveys conducted in Nairobi’s Korogocho informal settlement paint a harrowing picture of the health toll on waste workers.The report shows that 61% of respondents reported health issues linked to e-waste handling, with 47.2% experiencing respiratory...

March 28, 2026 10:08 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Study raises alarm over lack of early childhood interventions after extreme weather

A review of early childhood psychosocial interventions following extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries, published by Sage Journals in October 2025, suggests that there are currently no adequate interventions targeting early childhood populations, despite them being among the mos...

March 24, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenyan manufacturers renew push for review of EPR charges after court ruling

The concerns follow a recent court decision lifting conservatory orders that had temporarily shielded manufacturers from complying with the charges.

March 12, 2026 07:13 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya calls for stronger policies and community action to boost biodiversity conservation

Kenya, classified by the World Bank as a lower-middle-income country with a population exceeding 55 million, relies heavily on nature-based sectors.

March 11, 2026 07:44 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Educating the African child in the midst of polycrisis

Education stakeholders across various countries on the continent, including Kenya, have been exploring ways to salvage the situation despite these challenges, with the aim of ensuring that young minds remain focused and prepared to become a reliable generation to drive the continent’s future....

February 20, 2026 04:49 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Kenya launches national carbon registry, paving way for global investment

Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Deborah Barasa, said the move aims to bring order, transparency, and credibility to Kenya’s carbon market, making it more appealing to global investors.

February 16, 2026 05:41 (EAT) • 2 months ago

AU leaders rally behind 2026 water and sanitation agenda at Addis Ababa summit

The two-day meeting — the continent’s highest decision-making forum — saw leaders underscore the need for coordinated African positions to unlock financing, accelerate implementation and keep water and sanitation high on national development agendas.

February 12, 2026 11:13 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Locals move to protect endangered water springs in Southwestern Mau Block

The Mau Complex is Kenya’s largest montane forest ecosystem, a critical water tower and the source of 12 rivers that serve millions of people across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Yet as human activity expands, so does the risk to the fragile “spring eyes” that keep the forest’s lifeblood flowing....

February 10, 2026 05:24 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Continental push for climate-resilient water systems ahead of AU 39th General Assembly

According to Africa Renaissance, sanitation in Africa continues to be addressed in fragmented ways, with limited integration of gender equality, youth inclusion, disability, and broader social equity considerations.