Nestled within the Cherangani Hills, a unique community-led seed vault is emerging as a vital fortress for preserving Kenya’s crop …
Environment & Climate
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Environment & Climate
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Environment & Climate
Community Radio Broadcasts Real-Time Market Prices for Carbon Credits
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsCommunity-owned conservancies across Kenya are achieving unprecedented prices for their carbon credits, with recent transactions reaching $12-18 per ton—significantly above …
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Environment & Climate
Rising Ocean Temperatures Cause Mass Fish Deaths in Kenyan Coastal Waters
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s coastal communities are confronting an ecological and economic disaster as abnormally high ocean temperatures have triggered mass fish deaths, …
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Environment & Climate
Rising Sea Levels Erode Kenya’s Coastline, Threatening Communities
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA stark new climate report has issued a grave warning for Kenya’s coastline, projecting that iconic coastal cities like Mombasa, …
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Environment & Climate
Community-Led Total Sanitation Reduces Waterborne Diseases in Flood Zones
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA nationwide Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) initiative is achieving remarkable success in eliminating open defecation across rural Kenya, with over …
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Environment & Climate
Controversy Surrounds Kenya’s Coal Mining Plans in Kitui
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA proposed coal mining project in Kenya’s Kitui County has become the epicenter of a fierce national controversy, pitting promises …
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Environment & Climate
New Policy Aims to Make Climate Insurance Accessible to Kenyan Farmers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn a landmark move to bolster food security, the Kenyan government has officially launched a comprehensive insurance cover designed to …
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Environment & Climate
Lake Victoria’s Indigenous Fish Species Decline as Temperatures Rise
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA comprehensive study published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research has delivered a stark confirmation of a sustained and …
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Environment & Climate
Kenyan Marine Researchers Discover New Coral Species Resistant to Bleaching
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn a discovery that offers a glimmer of hope for imperiled reef systems, marine scientists have identified a previously undocumented …
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Environment & Climate
Bamboo Cultivation Expands as Sustainable Construction Material
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya is witnessing a rapid expansion in the use of bamboo as a primary construction material, marking a significant shift …