Empower Yourself, Ignite Sustainability
Small, local businesses are the backbone of our communities, providing not only goods and services, but also employment, support, and a sense of community. However, in recent years, many local businesses have been struggling to survive in the face of competition from larger corporations and online retailers. That’s why it’s so important to support local … Read more
Green bonds are a type of fixed-income securities that are issued to fund projects that have a positive environmental or climate benefit. They can be issued by governments, corporations, or other organizations and can be used to finance a wide range of projects, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. One of the … Read more
Nature debt refers to the environmental impact of economic activities, such as the consumption of natural resources and the generation of pollution and waste. It can be thought of as the negative externalities associated with economic growth and development. There are a number of tools that can be used to measure and manage nature debt, … Read more
New year resolutions can be a helpful way for people to set goals and make positive changes in their lives. However, it is important to keep in mind that success with resolutions often depends on the individual’s motivation, commitment, and follow-through. Some people may find that making a resolution at the beginning of the year … Read more
They are events that bring together experts and policymakers from Africa and around the world to discuss and analyze economic issues facing the continent. These conferences often focus on topics such as economic growth, development, trade, and investment in Africa. They may also address issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. Government agencies, academic … Read more
Floods have been witnessed in a number of countries including Nigeria, and Pakistan, to name a few. People have lost their livelihoods, their homes swept away, livestock and wildlife affected, and reduced to depending on well-wishers. Most of the affected people live hand to mouth life. Contribute almost nothing towards climate change. Their carbon footprint … Read more
This is Imani Primary School in Voi. The pupils with help of their teachers and mentor Tiju Aziz have created their own mini forest. You can tell the difference in climate while inside the school. The trees have promoted a cool micro-climate, making it lovely and accommodating. Voi is among places that can have high … Read more
It’s almost 5 years since Single-used plastics were banned in Kenya. Sadly, we still have waste from the before years. Surprisingly, we do have people who are still using these single-use plastics. Which has been highly blamed on the neighboring countries that are yet to ban it. I still feel that more awareness of why … Read more
Baboons are fun to watch but sometimes dangerous to be around. Especially those in troops. They can be playful, imitating our moves. Which may carry you away. They are also quick and observant. They will peruse through their surroundings, identify a bag and figure a way of getting to it before you can even notice … Read more
The Big Five is the term used to describe the five most dangerous animals in Africa. It is a concept that originated in Southern Africa but has been adopted worldwide by hunters and tour operators. There are different lists of animals considered ”big”, but the most common one consists of: Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros Buffalo Elephant. … Read more