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By Steve Njuguna
Steve Njuguna
12 September 2023

The Nairobi Declaration signals Africa’s positioning as a protagonist in the global climate conversation

A myriad of promises were made, and all the red carpets were pulled out for the dignitaries, but many missed the main objective that was achieved: Amalgamating the continent’s position on the current climate crisis ahead of COP 28 in Dubai.

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Editor
12 September 2023

New study names Uganda among the leading countries influencing climate change narratives in Africa despite dominance of non–African voices

KAMPALA - A recent study titled “Climate Change in Africa: Are Africans Sleepwalking to Disaster?” conducted by Africa No Filter has unveiled startling revelations about the continent’s climate change discourse. The research aimed to decode online conversations surrounding climate change in Africa by examining mainstream African news sources, Twitter discussions, and Google searches from October 2020 to September 2021.

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By Harriet Birungi
Harriet Birungi
11 September 2023

BUSHENYI: Cooking with firewood fueling gender-based violence, poor health among women

Justine Tumushabe, a 53-year-old widow in Kashenyi Village, Ishaka Division in Bushenyi District, has been using firewood for cooking for as long as she can remember. On a gloomy Monday afternoon following a rainy morning, she is up and about on the nearby farm gathering some dry wood, dry enough to light a fire so she can prepare lunch.

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By Steve Njuguna
Steve Njuguna
22 August 2023

The sad story of fourteen falls: sewage, waste take the shine off one of Kenya’s most famous tourist attractions

Lying on the outskirts of Thika, 65 kilometres from Kenya’s capital city is a sight to behold. Kenya’s second largest river, The Athi River, pours into fourteen successive waterfalls as it winds its way down towards the Kenyan coast. The falls are known to members of the local kikuyu community as ‘Thagana’ which translates to ‘the place of great noise’ in reference to the sound the water makes as it goes down the different gorges.

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By Edward Nimusiima
Edward Nimusiima
31 July 2023

River Rwizi marathon overflows with support

River Rwizi, in Mbarara, is not just on a blink of extinction, but a catastrophe waiting to happen. It burst its banks a few years ago and washed away four bridges – Kitobero, Kanyeite, Katete and Culvert bridge in Kyarwabuganda – pausing a huge threat on the lives of people. It’s already affecting the ecosystem, biodiversity, and climate.

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By Edward Nimusiima
Edward Nimusiima
22 July 2023

Barbie’s pink world: Will the dolls’ rise affect climate change?

21st July 2023 saw enthusiastic moviegoers spoilt for choice between two Hollywood blockbusters – Barbie and Oppenheimer. Barbie – starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, written by the talented Greta Gerwig. And Oppenheimer – starring, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt, written by Christopher Nolan. To quote the legendary Martin Scorsese, “This is cinema.”

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By Editor
Editor
18 July 2023

Elizabeth Wathuti: Here is my view regarding Kenya’s lifting of a 6-year ban on logging

Planting trees aid in mitigating climate change but cannot single-handedly reverse it. We must also safeguard ecosystems and stop deforestation that reverse tree growing efforts. As long as trees survive, they retain carbon within them, and trees can live for extended periods, spanning decades or even centuries. Trees act as natural "carbon sinks."

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By Alex Taremwa
Alex Taremwa
03 April 2023

Africa united on renewable energy transition but will not let go of fossil fuels just yet

BERLIN: For the 9th time, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue brought together world leaders, ministers, industry experts, and academics to discuss mechanisms to achieve a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 

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By Alex Taremwa
Alex Taremwa
10 February 2023

Why motorists are pushing back against NEMA’s car dustbin directive and the best way forward

On February 8, 2023, Uganda’s National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) belted out several environmental breaches that will effective April 1 attract hefty fines under the new Express Penalty Scheme if not adhered to. 

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By Edward Nimusiima
Edward Nimusiima
09 February 2023

TRASH CASH: Motorists pay 6m for lack of a dustbin in the car

The other day, I was zigzagging through Najjera potholes on my way to my place of abode in the affluent suburb of Mulawa, Kira. Now, this place is renowned for fairly educated younger folks driving secondhand automobiles and staying on rented pads. Perhaps working for a blue-chipped company in the CBD. The point I am driving at (see what I did there?) is you’d imagine them to have ‘sense’ right on top of their shoulders. I mean, they went to school, and have access to basic information about, not only climate change, but what’s happening around the world.

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By Bella Twine
Bella Twine
08 February 2023

INTERVIEW: We create zero emission solutions not because they are fancy but because they work better than fuel powered alternatives – ChargeKo Founder Geofrey Mutabazi

Under the theme “Your Hand in Combating Climate Change, Last Drop Africa features change and solution makers in Uganda who are using whatever tools, skills, and knowledge at their disposal to tackle the climate crisis. In this episode of the Last Drop Africa Podcast, Bella Twine sists down with ChargeKo and Kaara Founder, Geofrey Mutabazi to discuss his energy solutions.

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By Alex Taremwa
Alex Taremwa
30 January 2023

How motorised water systems became Adjumani District’s armour against climate change

Adjumani District in the West Nile sub-region is one of Uganda’s most water-stressed districts. The problem was further compounded by the conflicts in South Sudan that occasioned a massive exodus of refugees into the area. 

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