E-waste start-up EWIK contains the country’s growing waste while offering vulnerable communities a chance to earn an income.
Using S618, an innovative solar-powered device, Ugandan firm RENUMESH is providing sustainable internet to the country’s “powerless” regions.
What can a vulture tell us about animal ecosystems? It turns out, quite a bit. The GAIA initiative has developed an early warning system with the help of these scavengers.
By providing localised knowledge, the Kijani app enables farmers to choose the right crops for a greener Sub-Saharan Africa.
With the help of the Jazamiti app, Kenyans can select and plant trees based on their ecological zones, as the country races to restore its tree cover.
The Well Beyond App, a mobile tool by the international non-profit Well Aware, empowers communities in East Africa with water supply maintenance skills—particularly handy in remote regions.
Mombasa's Baus Taka app offers users a way to have waste collected, recycled and to earn money from it. But, challenges remain.
Joseph Maina is a freelance journalist based in the Kenyan town of Naivasha. He holds a BA in journalism from the University of Nairobi.
Through its website and mobile app, Kenyan grocery company Greenspoon provides sustainable products and discloses their sources.
