A groundbreaking citizen science initiative is democratizing air quality monitoring across Kenya, equipping communities with low-cost sensors to generate hyperlocal …
Environment & Climate
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Environment & Climate
Kenyan Start-up Turns Plastic Waste into Sustainable Building Materials
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA pioneering Kenyan start-up is tackling the dual crises of plastic pollution and affordable housing by transforming waste into durable, …
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Environment & Climate
Solar-Powered Milk Coolers Transform Dairy Farming in Remote Areas
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA network of community-based, solar-powered milk cooling units is revolutionizing the dairy sector for thousands of smallholder farmers in rural …
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Environment & Climate
Hydroponic Fodder Systems Allow Livestock Keepers to Overcome Drought
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsAs relentless drought decimates traditional grazing lands across northern Kenya, a innovative solution is taking root indoors: hydroponic fodder production. …
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Environment & Climate
Lake Turkana: How Wind Power is Transforming Kenya’s Remote North
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe sprawling Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project, the largest of its kind in Africa, is now operating at full …
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Environment & Climate
Hydrological Monitoring with IoT Sensors in Critical Water Catchments
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA comprehensive network of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors is transforming water resource management across Kenya’s major river basins, providing …
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Environment & Climate
World Rhino Day: Kenya Records Zero Rhino Poaching for the Second Year Running
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn an unprecedented conservation victory, Kenya has announced a full year of zero rhino poaching, marking the first time in …
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Environment & Climate
Urban Food Forests Spring Up in Nairobi’s Abandoned Lots
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn the midst of Nairobi’s concrete sprawl, a quiet green revolution is taking root as community-led urban food forests transform …
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Environment & Climate
Kenyan Scientists Develop Climate-Resilient Bean Varieties to Beat Drought
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn a significant breakthrough for regional food security, Kenyan agricultural scientists have successfully developed a new series of climate-resilient bean …
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Environment & Climate
Floating Wetlands Installed to Naturally Treat Sewage in Urban Rivers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA innovative ecological engineering project is harnessing the natural filtration power of plants by installing floating artificial wetlands on polluted …