Kenya, Australia Launch KSh 287M Green Initiative.
A new Australian Government-funded research initiative focused on land restoration in Kenya was launched today with an AUD 3.5 million (KSH 287 million) commitment. The project unveiled by Dr. Jane Njuguna, Director of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) in Nairobi, aims to boost regreening efforts across the country. Supported by the Australian Centre for…
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AGRA Strengthens Climate Commitment in Tanzania.
AGRA, in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, and the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO), has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change. At the Agriculture-Climate Nexus Workshop, discussions centered on building stronger partnerships to promote climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. A key highlight of the workshop was AGRA’s new partnership agreement with…
Innovative Climate Solutions Shine at Jacob’s Ladder Africa Demo Day.
Jacob’s Ladder Africa has celebrated innovation and sustainability during its highly anticipated Greenlabs Demo Day. The event showcased groundbreaking climate solutions developed by emerging entrepreneurs addressing East Africa’s pressing environmental challenges. The Demo Day was the grand finale of the Powering Food Systems Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style competition aimed at transforming food systems through renewable…
Kenya Shines Globally with Diplomatic and Climate Wins in 2024.
By Peace Muthoka. Kenya has risen as a global leader in 2024, achieving remarkable milestones in diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and climate leadership. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, delivering a statement at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs today, outlined the successes that have bolstered Kenya’s international influence. Key achievements include transformative bilateral agreements with…
Kenya launches SCEJU project to empower youth as climate leaders.
From left: Mary Ndugu, Slum Upgrading Department (National Government); Linda Munyao, CSUDP Board Member; Prof. Alfred Omenya, Technical Advisor, SCEJU Project Steering Committee; Bastion Schulz, Country Representative, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Kenya Office; and George Wasonga, Chief Executive Officer, Civil Society Urban Development Platform during the launch of SCEJU project on October 31, In a significant…
Sustainable climate finance conference kicks off in Nairobi.
Panelists discussing the environmental taxes, assess how effective carbon taxes are in Africa, and evaluate the role of tax incentives in driving green energy initiatives. By Peace Muthoka. The vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, has come alive as it hosts the Sustainable Climate Finance in Africa Civil Society Learning Event from 30 October to 1…
Kenya Unveils Ambitious Blueprint to Transform Agriculture and Boost Economy.
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Andrew Karanja, PhD (3rd left) today officially launched Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has officially launched its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, a move poised to revolutionize Kenya’s agricultural sector. Unveiled during a high-profile event on Wednesday, the plan…