Tharaka Nithi civil society group Friends of Mother Nature promotes briquette use as alternative fuel in central Kenya
The group members identified poverty and lack of environmental awareness as key drivers of deforestation in the area saying while they have been conducting community education on conservation and entrepreneurship, access to affordable cooking fuel remains a challenge for many households.
Circular economy: Kenya says it is targeting over $700 million in waste sector investment
Notably, Kenya generates approximately 22,000 tonnes of waste every day, yet only around 4 per cent of waste is currently recycled. Translating this waste into value across five sectors could unlock over $700 million in economic value and contribute approximately 0.5 per cent to Kenya’s GDP by 2030 while supporting job creation and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Pearl millet is quietly beginning to co-exist with pastoralism in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands economies
At Kiboko, researchers are introducing hybrid varieties sourced from global partners in India, Brazil, and Europe. These are being tested under Kenyan conditions to evaluate yield, adaptability and market potential.
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