2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Environment

News about environmental protection initiatives, environmental impact assessment, and what bodies in the environment space doing

Leveraging private equity and public-private partnerships for Climate Finance in Kenya

By leveraging the complementary strengths of private equity and public-private partnerships, Kenya can unlock significant financial resources. PPPs can ensure that climate finance projects align with public interests, such as environmental sustainability, social equity. By sharing...

Kaimosi Friends University marks National Elimu Tree Planting Day, leads fight on climate change

The event saw active participation from various stakeholders, including students, faculty members, community leaders, and environmental enthusiasts. With De La Calexo Africa providing 5,000 seedlings for the event, KAFU aims to expand its reach by...

Rains of Ruin: A Nation Drowning in Neglect, Impunity and Incompetence

Vast swathes of land have disappeared beneath the churning brown waters, entire villages cut off and are inaccessible. Despite stern rhetoric about "robust contingency plans," the authorities have been caught flat-footed, their efforts hamstrung by...
Children collecting litter in a field. Environmental conservation is for everybody. PHOTO/RB.

Divine Ecology: Exploring theistic perspectives on environmental stewardship

Indigenous peoples often view the natural world as imbued with spiritual energy and inhabited by ancestral spirits, animals, and forces beyond human comprehension. Many religious traditions posit a divine connection between humanity and the...
Kenya is a country rich with wildlife. Integrating conservation objectives into development strategies is key to a sustainable development in Kenya. PHOTO/Travel Triangle.

Preserving Paradise: Wildlife laws as pillars of sustainable development in Kenya

By integrating conservation objectives into development strategies, Kenya strives to strike a balance between economic progress and environmental preservation. This write-up explores the multifaceted interfaces between wildlife law and sustainable development in Kenya, highlighting how...
Residents of Kakamega County together with the county government officials, help clear litter and garbage from the trenches and on the pavement during a clean-up exercise on January 19, 2024. PHOTO/Joseph Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

ENVIRONMENT: Kakamega County govt leads residents in clean-up exercise

Maintaining the cleanliness of our environment is of utmost importance for the welfare of our planet and the generations to come.  Undeniably, the improper disposal of waste leads to environmental pollution, which can have devastating...
Consumer Protection Act and a gavel. PHOTO/iStock.

Greening the Legal Landscape: Kenya’s consumer protection laws as catalysts

Like many other nations, Kenya finds itself at the crossroads of addressing environmental challenges while ensuring the welfare of its citizens. By holding businesses accountable for environmentally harmful practices, consumer protection regulations can drive...
Public-private partnerships are key for a better, more equitable climate refinancing for the benefit of all. ILLUSTRATION/Temboo.

Nexus between public-private partnerships and climate financing

The marriage of PPPs and climate financing is particularly potent in mobilizing private sector resources and expertise to bolster environmental initiatives. PPPs embody a collaborative paradigm where public and private entities join forces to...

Green Investments: Project finance, path to Kenya’s sustainable energy development

Financial mechanisms play a crucial role in determining which energy projects get off the ground and who ultimately benefits from them. Project finance serves as a linchpin in propelling renewable energy initiatives like solar and...

Expectations high in global climate action as Dubai hosts COP-28

Bold initiatives from world leaders marked the COP-28 summit debut and calls for unity among nations. The COP-27 President Sameh Shoukry officially handed over the mantle to the COP-28 President Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber.  Since the Paris...