Written by Erick Kariuki The truth is, climate change is already here. Now how do we live with it, adapt and still thrive? Climate change is not a distant threat anymore, right now it is an immediate crisis impacting every corner of the globe. Our home planet is succumbing to its severe effects, […]
Written by Yvonne Misando In the narrow, winding alleys of Kenya’s informal settlements, where the air is heavy with waste and the sounds of struggle, a silent crisis is taking root. A teenager who dropped out of school sits idle, staring blankly as the world moves on. Their mind is restless, trapped […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe At the recent Africa Climate Pre-Summit, one message resonated above all, children and young people cannot remain on the margins of climate policy. Their voices carried urgency and clarity, reminding leaders that climate change is not a distant threat but a daily reality. When children spoke about […]
By Alice Njoki Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and prolonged droughts are transforming life across Kenya. Once reliable sources of water, boreholes, rivers, springs, and wells are drying up. Farming practices are failing, livestock are dying, and entire communities are being pushed to the brink. For millions, especially marginalized groups like women and girls, climate […]
By Isaac Omollo In Kenya, climate change is creating serious challenges for students and their education. Extreme weather events, like floods and droughts, are disrupting schools, making it harder for children to learn. These challenges affect different regions in various ways, making it essential for the government to address the impact of climate change on […]
By Alice Njoki When I look around, I can see that climate change is affecting everyone. I notice it in the hotter days, stronger storms, and rising water levels. While many people focus on stopping pollution, I think it’s also important to think about how we can live with these changes. Adapting means finding ways […]
Africa is facing serious problems because of climate change. Droughts, floods, and extreme heat are becoming more common, and the continent is paying a heavy price to deal with these disasters. African countries are losing between 2-5% of their GDP and are spending up to 9% of their national budgets on adapting to climate change. […]
What is air pollution? Air pollution is when the air around us gets dirty with harmful substances like smoke, dust, and chemicals. These things can make it hard for us to breathe in fresh, clean air. How Does Air Pollution Affect Us? When we breathe in polluted air, it can make us sick. It […]
Most of the time you will hear people shout, Climate Change! Climate Change!, but does everyone really care about our planet? I don’t think so. Do we not know that human activities such as deforestation lead to environmental degradation where animals and plants lose their habitat, loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate […]
In our world today, a looming crisis quietly accompanies our daily routines, and it goes beyond the immediate concerns of our daily lives. We’re talking about climate change, a force that not only transforms landscapes but also holds the power to reshape the very foundations of our global economies. The world is currently very dependent […]