Kenya is confronting increasing climate impacts that are exceeding the limits of adaptation, resulting in severe losses and damage to communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Rising water levels in the Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Victoria pose urgent threats, making timely…
Accra, Ghana – A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has revealed the shocking environmental and public health impacts of the global second-hand clothing trade in Ghana. Titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,”…
West Pokot, Kenya- In the arid, rugged landscapes of rural Kenya, a quiet revolution is unfolding. African Food Fellows and local communities have come together in a groundbreaking effort to harness the power of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in a…
Munich, Germany – The African Center for Health, Climate and Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) has unveiled a stark reality: climate change could intensify the battle against HIV Fresh from the 25th International AIDS Conference, AIDS forum in Munich, Germany, ACHCGA is sharing a…
Mombasa, Kenya- A shadow falls across the promise of sustainable development as climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. This stark reality was brought to light during a UNFPA-led training in Kenya. The training brought to light the correlation between…
Durban, South Africa – For over sixty years, the vast energy reserves beneath Africa’s soil have fueled the growth of the Global North, leaving millions of Africans in the dark. Critics and lobbyists now argue that reliance on fossil fuels…
Kisumu County, Kenya – For the past eight hours, unrelenting rain has pummeled River Nyando, turning the waterway into a raging torrent and displacing over 600 people. This deluge is just the latest chapter in a devastating flood crisis gripping…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a year marked by global turmoil, Kenya seems to have emerged as a beacon of progress, forging ahead with its ambitious development agenda. This success story, however, wouldn’t be complete without highlighting the critical role played…
Marsabit, Kenya– A pre-dawn chill hung in the air as we arrived in arrived in Heilu Manyatta ward, 772 kilometers away from Nairobi. It was early morning around 6 am and we were just in time to witness a donkey…
HARARE, Zimbabwe – A desolate scene unfolds across Zimbabwe’s communal lands. Maize fields, once vibrant with life, now stand as wilting testaments to a relentless thirst. The rains, once a reliable partner, have become erratic and unpredictable, casting a long…
