The UNESCO MAB Programme The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme, seeks to improve people’s relationship with the environment throughout the world. It was launched in 1970. This is achieved through establishment of protected areas that represent main ecosystems of the planet in which genetic resources can be protected, with research and monitoring being carried [...]
KenGen harnesses Wind Power For several months now, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company [KenGen] has been running a successful wind power generating station on Ngong Hills, Kenya. The station comprises six wind turbines and is rated 5MW. This is a step in the right direction, a very commendable green effort in Kenya. Several similar initiatives [...]
The iHouse Clayton Homes has introduced what they call “a home with form, function & features for a less dependent, more responsible living environment.” – the iHouse. The iHouse has nothing to do with the iconic Apple Inc., even though Clayton CEO and President Kevin Clayton said the following about it: We love what it [...]
In 2006, Al Gore gave a talk during the TED Global conference in Monterey California. In this talk on averting climate crisis, Al Gore outlined 15 ways we can address climate change. Watch this talk at the TED web site or download the video file (zipped MP4, 57MB). Al Gore later gave another TED Talk [...]
Rural vs Urban The other day, I left the city for my cradle-land. The place has this soothing effect on me…. words simply cannot be used to express it! The Clean Air Fix A very striking difference between urban and rural areas is the difference in the quality of the air between the two places. [...]
The Copenhagen Climate Summit has officially begun, and leaders from all over the world have converged there to deliberate on the prevailing climate crisis that threatens to plunge the entire planet in peril unless drastic changes are effected soon. In Pursuit of Profits I am a going-green enthusiast, and honestly believe that every passing day [...]
This past week, I went over to Kenyatta University. I took time to walk around and really enjoyed their well manured lawns, very many trees and well-kept flower beds. Natural Shade Adjacent to the University Library, there is an expansive room – The Reading Area. My area of interest was the pavement that connects the [...]
Welcome Back Green Kenya is back… Howdy partners! Hiatus The last post on this blog was on 3rd September, 2009. The core reasons why no more posts have been forthcoming are detailed on The Walkabout. New Home and Identity As you’ll notice, we have changed the Green Kenya identity (hope you like the new logo) [...]
Cold and Wet Today was a particularly cold day. And a wet one too. That is what makes it different from the recent past. Lately, it’s been all dusty and really hot. The Meteorological Department has predicted El Nino rains in coming months. Where I live, it was all dull and foggy today. The last [...]
It Hits the Fan There has been much talk about adverse changes in the climate, the Mau complex, the drying Mara river and other unpleasant things. I have just come across another very unpleasant human activity – an emerging dump site just behind the Moi International Sports Complex in Kasarani. The Moi International Sports Complex [...]
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