October 23, 2025

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Category: Environment

African Leaders, Scientists and Faith Institutions Call for Increased Climate Finance at Nairobi Resilience Summit

Sharon Atieno07 mins

African leaders, scientists, youth activists, and faith-based organizations have called for a substantial increase in climate finance to support locally-led adaptation efforts across the continent. The call was made during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi, amid growing concerns that communities on the frontlines of climate change continue to be marginalized…

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All-Country CorpsAfrica Conference 2025 Kicks Off in Nairobi with Focus on Youth-Led Development

Sharon Atieno03 mins

The All-Country  CorpsAfrica Conference 2025 officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together youth volunteers and leaders from across the African continent to exchange ideas and strategies for community-led development under the theme “Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, Salim Mvurya, lauded CoAfrica…

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Faith Leaders Urged to Champion Gender and Climate Justice in New Global Report Launch

Sharon Atieno04 mins

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have been called upon to amplify their voices in promoting gender-responsive climate action, as a new global research report examining the role of faith actors in implementing the Gender Action Plan (GAP) under the Paris Agreement which was officially launched. Speaking during the launch event, Mary Obara, Program Manager at The Lutheran…

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Conservationists Call for Key Revisions to Proposed Wildlife Bill 2025

Admin NewsLightkenya24 mins

Conservationists, wildlife experts, and community representatives have urged the government to reconsider key provisions of the proposed Wildlife Bill 2025, warning that without major revisions, the legislation could undermine Kenya’s conservation gains. Speaking during a press briefing held in Nairobi,led by Raabia Hawa, the group commended the State Department of Wildlife for initiating the legislative…

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Kenyan Stakeholders Rally Behind Global Call for Fossil Fuel Treaty Ahead of World Environment Day

Admin NewsLightkenya04 mins

In a show of unity and urgency ahead of World Environment Day, Kenyan stakeholders from faith groups, civil society, youth networks, and Indigenous communities have declared their support for the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a bold international initiative aimed at securing a just and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Among the…

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AG Forms Special Committee to Fast-Track Land and Environment Cases Threatening National Projects

Admin NewsLightkenya03 mins

In a significant move to address the backlog of land and environmental cases that continue to hinder development, Kenya’s Attorney General has announced the formation of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Committee to fast-track the resolution of over 10,500 pending disputes. The Attorney General, whose office is constitutionally mandated under Article 156 to uphold the…

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National Land Commission Kicks off 4th Regional Research Conference on Land Reform

Admin NewsLightkenya16 mins

The 4th Regional Research Conference on Land Reform officially opened today with a strong call for action, reflection, and collaboration in Kenya’s land governance sector. Speaking during the launch, Commissioner Esther Mathenge of the National Land Commission (NLC) emphasizing on the theme Taking Stock of the Land Reform Progress in Kenya,she reiterated that the NLC…

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Tanzania’s Mapping Revolution Wins Global Climate Prize

Sharon Atieno03 mins

In Dar es Salaam, where over 70 Percent of the population resides in unplanned settlements, the danger of flooding is not just seasonal it’s a year-round threat to livelihoods, health, and safety. As rapid urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development, vulnerable communities face increased exposure to climate shocks. But in the heart of this challenge, a local…

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Kenya Bans Hazardous Pesticides, Urged to Boost Enforcement

Admin NewsLightkenya03 mins

A coalition of civil society organizations, researchers, and public health advocates has commended the Government of Kenya for its bold decision to ban over 50 pesticide products from the market, as announced by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, on May 7, 2025. The ban represents a significant step towards protecting…

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