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Kenya: Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024 an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Dialogue
Nairobi, Kenya, 26 June — Greenpeace Africa acknowledges President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 in response to the widespread outcry from Kenyans.
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A continent submerged: Africa’s flood crisis
A breakdown of the recent flooding events across Africa, the damage caused, and the course of action we must take to minimise their frequency.
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The Climate Crisis: Case of Flooding in Kenya and Extreme weather events.
Floods, drought and other extreme weather events have become the norm in the current times. Lives in the hundreds have been lost and the loss of livelihoods has left many families hopeless.
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Perennial flooding in Kenya needs a lasting solution
Floods in Kenya have killed dozens, washed away crops and destroyed property worth millions of shillings forcing people to flee with nothing. Approximately 300 people have lost their lives, while another 300,000 have been affected by the recent floods in Kenya. In Eastern Africa, over 600,000 people have been affected including 234,000 displaced according to…
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Farmers vs. Corporations: The Struggle to Protect Seed Sovereignty and Biodiversity in Africa
Indigenous seeds, adapted over generations to local climates and soils, are more resilient to pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions. These seeds are integral to agricultural biodiversity, providing a diverse genetic pool vital for the resilience of community food systems.
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Kenya’s Floods Are a Climate Crisis Wake-Up Call
Devastating floods in Kenya have claimed more than 100 lives in the past month. Heavy rains continue to inundate the country, triggering deadly landslides and posing serious danger to people’s homes and critical infrastructure.
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Greenpeace Africa Welcomes Kenya’s Ban on Plastic Garbage Bags, Calls for Clarity and Strengthened Infrastructure.
Nairobi, Kenya 22 April 2024 – In response to the recent directive issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) regarding the use of biodegradable garbage bags for organic waste,…
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Water woes: 13 undeniable facts about Africa’s water scarcity
The theme for this year’s World Water Day is “Water for Peace”, a call to end disputes and violence relating to water. Attaining peace means ensuring equal access to safe…
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History in the making: Africa’s stand against the plastic pollution crisis at INC3
Last week, as I attended one of the most historic events as world leaders came together to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty, made me realise that I am not just a visitor from South Africa to Kenya.
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African scientists urge African leaders to reject fossil fuels at COP28
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, 50 African scientists and over 4000 youth across 30 African countries have called on African leaders to seize the opportunity to transition the continent to 100% renewable energy and reject the destructive path of fossil fuels.