Empower Yourself, Ignite Sustainability
Do you know what happens to the food you scrape into the bin tonight? Do you know how much of Kenya’s food never even makes it to a plate? Let’s talk about it. Around the world, roughly a third of all food is lost or wasted. The UN breaks it down like this: about 13% … Read more
Yesterday was World Cleanup Day. Today is when it really counts. Here is how to turn one day of action into daily habits.
Why conservation careers in Africa run on unpaid internships and underpaid fieldwork, and what fair, sustainable funding could look like instead.
Passion doesn’t pay the bills. A look at why conservation careers are built on unpaid internships and low pay, and what needs to change.
Today is World Giraffe Day, marked every June 21 since 2014 by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. It is easy to let a day like this pass as a novelty, a reason to post a giraffe photo and move on. But this year, the data coming out of Kenya is worth sitting with. Kenya is home … Read more
There is a quiet revolution happening in the plains of Rumuruti, Laikipia County, and it is not the kind that announces itself with fanfare. It does not arrive in the form of a foreign NGO, a government pilot programme, or a glossy international report. It arrives in the form of a farmer who decided that … Read more
Recently, we witnessed a bold move from one country that has officially stepped away from a global climate pact. It was hard to miss the wave of emotions that rippled across the globe: shock, sadness, anger, and fear. And honestly, those feelings are justified. In a world already grappling with floods, droughts, heatwaves, and food … Read more
The names we give to places carry deep meaning, weaving together memories, identities, and the essence of the landscapes they represent. Take “Amboseli,” for example, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife areas. The name originates from the Maa word “Embusel,” meaning “fine salty dust.” To the Maasai people, this isn’t just a poetic phrase; it … Read more
Today marks a significant milestone in conservation, and we have reason to celebrate. Renowned artist Ellie Goulding and her collaborators, including Kenyan actor-musician Bien Aimé, have successfully raised Sh52 million for wildlife and habitat protection in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This achievement is a beacon of hope, not just for the Congo but for … Read more
In Part 1, we uncovered the fundamental reasons why traditional composting often falls short. In Part 2, we explored how Aerobin’s innovative technology transforms composting into an odourless, off-grid and hassle-free process. Now, let’s take a step back and examine the broader context of why composting matters for our future, our communities, and our planet. … Read more
