A network of solar-powered cold storage units is dramatically reducing post-harvest losses and transforming economic prospects for thousands of smallholder …
Environment & Climate
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Environment & Climate
Climate Change Alters Traditional Rainfall Patterns Used by Maasai Herders
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA peer-reviewed scientific study has systematically validated the sophisticated indigenous knowledge system of the Maasai community, demonstrating its remarkable accuracy …
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Environment & Climate
Pay-As-You-Go’ Solar Irrigation Systems Transform Smallholder Farms
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA transformative business model is sweeping through Kenya’s agricultural landscape, as pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar-powered irrigation systems empower smallholder farmers to …
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Environment & Climate
Recycled Glass Countertops Manufactured from Nairobi’s Bottle Waste
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA pioneering social enterprise in Nairobi is tackling the city’s growing glass waste problem by transforming discarded bottles into high-end, …
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Kenya is solidifying its status as a global geothermal powerhouse, with the Hell’s Gate region in the Great Rift Valley …
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Environment & Climate
Mobile App Gamifies Reporting of Illegal Charcoal Production
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA innovative mobile application that gamifies environmental crime reporting is dramatically increasing public participation in protecting Kenya’s natural resources. The …
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Environment & Climate
Nairobi’s Informal Settlements Face Heightened Flood Risks Due to Poor Planning
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsRapid, unplanned urbanization and the systematic neglect of vital drainage infrastructure have placed Nairobi’s sprawling informal settlements in the direct …
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Environment & Climate
Permaculture Design Transforms Degraded School Grounds into Food Gardens
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA grassroots movement is transforming schoolyards across Kenya into vibrant, living classrooms as educational permaculture gardens take root in hundreds …
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Environment & Climate
Algae Bloom in Lake Nakuru Turns Water Red, Threatening Flamingos
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA severe and potentially toxic algae bloom has transformed the waters of Lake Nakuru National Park into a startling crimson …
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Environment & Climate
Mycorestoration: Fungi Used to Rehabilitate Mine Sites in Voi
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA pioneering mine rehabilitation program is successfully converting derelict mining sites across Kenya into productive agricultural land and restored ecosystems, …