Kenya’s second-hand clothing (SHC) industry is vital for affordable fashion and livelihoods, but contributes significantly to textile pollution, clogged drainage systems, and contamination of air and…
Why are there so few women in the renewable energy industry? And what can be done about the gender disparities? The underrepresentation in this growing industry means several missed employment…
EfD Kenya organized a policy workshop on October 2nd in Nairobi, which brought together researchers, civil servants, and stakeholders from the energy, transport, and industrial sectors. The event…
Carbon markets are increasingly being recognized as an important instrument to reduce global emissions. EfD is conducting a comprehensive study on Exploring the potential and challenges of setting up…
Professor Richard Mulwa is the Director of EfD Kenya, which hosted EfD’s Annual Meeting this year. He has been a part of the core EfD team almost since the organization's inception in 2007. He and his…
Nairobi will be the epicenter of policy discussions at the EfD Policy Day 2024 on October 2. The event, held in conjunction with EfD’s Annual Meeting, will bring together policymakers, researchers…
The Inclusive Green Economy in Practice Program has launched a new important event: The annual, national IGE Forums, which is the main event for disseminating knowledge from the program. The first IGE…
Women are disproportionately affected by the water crisis, as they are often responsible for collecting water. This takes time away from work, school, and caring for family. Lack of water and…
There is a growing recognition of the need for Just Resilience – an approach that emphasizes inclusive climate adaptation strategies and prioritizes the needs of vulnerable populations. This concept…
Benson Mlambo Mwakina is the Director of Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy & Petroleum in Kenya. He also manages cross-cutting energy assignments in the country and the region and…