Susan Ndunda
33 Articles
Africa needs bold laws to effectively address the effects of climate change - Experts
This is the situation even as Africa grapples with severe effects of climate change, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions.
Trump’s climate retreat sparks concerns, hopes for new negotiations by Africa
Climate experts see Trump’s executive order as a direct threat to international efforts aimed at limiting temperature rise and mitigating the catastrophic impacts of climate change, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable nations.
Judiciary embracing community structures in environmental conservation cases
For generations, the Loita Maasai have relied on their indigenous knowledge to preserve this ecosystem.
Tharaka Nithi girls stand against defilement by dads, relatives to seek justice
“My father, is also the father of my child.” Rossy recalls how one day, her father grabbed and defiled her. “He then threatened to harm me if l raise any alarm,” she recalls.The perpetrator was arrested and later jailed for 50 years in Meru prison in 2019.
Why cross-ministerial coordination is crucial in developing, implementing climate policy
Despite these advancements, the panel highlighted a significant challenge: the lack of climate change knowledge among various ministries.
COP29: Kenyans at the forefront of climate negotiations
The African continent is pushing for $ 1.3 trillion to compensate for losses and damages caused by the impacts of climate change.
Kenya pushes for operationalization of Nairobi Declaration on climate change
The initiative gained support from Minister Adan Duale, Environment Cabinet secretary who revealed plans for Nairobi to host an African climate change coordination office.
Africa rich in Minerals but lacks financial muscle to adopt renewable energy, Ministers say
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for energy Collins Mensah stressed lack of finance as the greatest hurdle to many African countries’ development targets.
Outdated technology hurting Kenya’s healthcare - report
The research, which was conducted across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, surveyed 3,400 healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, who regularly face patients.
Reviving Samburu Rangelands with tech innovation to measure carbon footprints
Antoninah Lemekwi, one of the project's beneficiaries, reflects on the profound shift in understanding brought about by the Northern Rangelands Trust.