Sustainable farming Stories

Africa’s land holds the future of climate adaptation: Why COP30 can’t overlook it
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2025

Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.

Thousands of Kenyan children risk death as pneumonia diagnosis and treatment fail
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2025

Only 39 percent of Kenyan health workers can properly diagnose and treat severe pneumonia, leaving thousands of children at risk.

Hope restored as MSF opens lifesaving fistula unit for Somali women in Baidoa
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 09, 2025

After years of silence and stigma, women in Somalia’s Bay region are finding healing and dignity through free fistula surgery at Baidoa’s new MSF unit...

Climate finance failing the most vulnerable, just 2.8 per cent supports fair transition - ActionAid Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The report reveals that only 2.8 per cent of multilateral climate finance aimed at reducing emissions has been used for projects that support a just t...

National Assembly lifts ban on forest harvesting at Eldoret International Airport, Boma Airstrip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The Committee’s decision comes after a series of consultations and inspections involving key stakeholders.

Google unveils 'Insights' for messages app, offering smart summaries of key info
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 09, 2025

The feature, which is rolling out in phases, will automatically detect and summarise important details such as flight schedules, parcel deliveries, pa...

Senate urges swift action on Kenyans stranded in Russia, gender violence, mental health, and illegal construction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana sought urgent clarification from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding Kenyan youth who trave...

Ukraine accuses Russia of recruiting over 1,400 Africans for frontline combat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kyiv says the recruitment is part of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its forces amid mounting casualties in the ongoing war.

10 things that make you a nightmare cab passenger in Nairobi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 09, 2025

The next time you hop into that back seat, close the door softly, say hello, and treat the ride like the brief partnership it is. After all, the road...

Zambia approves injectable HIV prevention drug
XINHUA  |  Nov 08, 2025

Lenacapavir is administered once every six months and offers protection against HIV infection for the same duration.

Maasai community sets aside 1 million acres to protect Amboseli ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku described the transfer as a historic correction of a long-standing injustice against the Maasai community, which has petitio...

Chronic kidney disease surpasses tuberculosis and colorectal cancer in mortality rankings
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2025

In 2023, CKD caused an estimated 1.48 million deaths globally, making its first appearance in the top ten causes of mortality. It now ranks ninth, sur...

Kenyan school wins global education award in Dubai
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

The latest award came weeks after the group announced that its international campus had received recognition during World Teachers’ Day activities thi...

Kenya to raise Sh390 billion bond for Naivasha–Malaba SGR extension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

This approach is part of a wider strategy to fund infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and securitisation, amid growing concern...

How Covid-19 pandemic sparked new generation of home bakers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

Whether it’s cupcakes on Sunday afternoons or experimenting with mandazi recipes online, baking has found a new generation of enthusiasts, including m...

KFS refutes land grabbing claims at Menengai Crater, says boundary gazetted
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Service emphasised that the areas referenced in the viral posts lie outside the gazetted forest boundary, and that the forest itself remains fully...

LSK announces March 2026 elections for key leadership positions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The current Council, which assumed office on 22 March 2024, is completing its two-year term. It is headed by Faith Odhiambo, who became the 51st LSK p...

Sarah Wairimu charged afresh over false passport claim
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 07, 2025

Sarah Wairimu remains in custody at the Lang'ata Women's Prison, where she is also on trial for the 2019 murder of her husband.

Met Department forecasts wet, sunny conditions across Kenya in next five days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

In the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin, counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, B...

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Sudan's paramilitary forces agree to proposal of humanitarian truce
XINHUA  |  Nov 07, 2025

According to leaked details, the proposal envisions a three-month humanitarian truce to allow aid access, followed by a nine-month political process a...

New study finds long-term use of sleep pill melatonin may raise risk of heart failure and death
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 06, 2025

Researchers say adults using melatonin for years faced nearly double the risk of heart failure and death compared to non-users.

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

Evans Kidero, nine others acquitted in Sh213 million corruption case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irre...

Boeing reaches settlements with families of three Kenyans killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

Terms of the settlements were not made public. Fewer than a dozen cases linked to the crash remain unresolved.

MPs push back against Sh10 million road fund cut per constituency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, appearing before the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, defended the pl...

Google Maps enters AI era with realtime lane guidance feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

Unlike the standard Google Maps voice prompts such as “stay on the right lane” or “take the next exit”, the new system leverages a car’s front-facing...

Treasury CS Mbadi reaffirms Kenyan shilling stability, rejects claims of currency manipulation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Mbadi said the steadiness of the shilling reflects prudent macroeconomic management and growing investor confidence in Kenya’s economic trajectory.

Five easy halal sandwich recipes for quick, flavourful meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make—these Halal sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or family meals.

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