A highly destructive invasive species, the apple snail, is rapidly spreading through Kenya’s crucial rice-growing regions, posing a severe threat …
Environment & Climate
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In an ambitious fusion of conservation and innovation, Kenya is deploying a high-tech arsenal to combat its rampant deforestation crisis. …
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Environment & Climate
AI-Powered App Diagnoses Crop Diseases for Kenyan Farmers Amid Changing Climate
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA revolutionary mobile application harnessing artificial intelligence is transforming agricultural practices for smallholder farmers across Kenya, providing instant, accurate diagnosis …
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Environment & Climate
Biodegradable Sandbags from Agricultural Waste Help in Flood Control
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA team of Kenyan environmental engineers has developed a groundbreaking solution to the persistent problem of plastic pollution from conventional …
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Environment & Climate
Nairobi’s Industrial Area Factories to Face Stricter Air Emission Standards
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Government of Kenya has officially enacted a series of profound administrative and legal reforms, cementing them into law through …
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Environment & Climate
Low-Cost Water Filter from Burnt Rice Husks Improves Drinking Water
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA innovative water filtration technology using charred rice husks is bringing safe drinking water to thousands of rural Kenyans at …
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Environment & Climate
Kenya’s Coffee Sector Adopts Shade-Grown Farming to Adapt to Climate Change
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsConfronted by rising temperatures, unpredictable rains, and increased pest pressures, Kenya’s renowned coffee sector is undergoing a quiet revolution as …
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Environment & Climate
Solar-Powered Community Hubs Provide Cooling Centers During Heatwaves
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn response to increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, communities across Kenya’s most vulnerable regions are establishing a critical network of …
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Environment & Climate
Mycoremdiation: Fungi Decontaminate Oil-Spilled Land in Kibera
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn one of Africa’s most ambitious bioremediation projects, a coalition of community groups and mycologists is successfully using fungi to …
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Environment & Climate
Kenya’s Mangrove Forests Get a Lifeline Through Restoration Projects
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsAlong Kenya’s vulnerable coastline, a profound ecological renaissance is underway as the nation turns to its mangrove forests as a …