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🎉 We’re turning 5️⃣ 🎉🎂
On Tuesday 5th May 2026, The Demography Project will be celebrating 5 years of impact, innovation & stewardship #ForPeopleAndPlanet!
Watch this space and join us next week for plenty fun & engaging activities ((and surprises 😉)) lined up just for you!
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Over the last two years, NCBA has donated more than 15,000 tree seedlings to Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya, demonstrating remarkable commitment to environmental conservation and climate action
@NCBABankKenya #FriendsOfOndiriWetland #BeyondBanking #ClimateAction #TreeGrowing
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The Open Air Foundation Community Grants are now open, with 500 outdoor air quality monitors committed, alongside training and technical guidance. The programme supports community-led monitoring and publicly accessible data for local action.
Details: bit.ly/4zOkosR
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Nairobi’s electric motorcycle and bus transition shows how transport policy can address both #AirPollution & climate emissions. @UNEP explores the opportunities & challenges, from affordability & battery swapping to charging infrastructure & policy.
Read bit.ly/3UZSuuB
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Recent work in Addis Ababa shows the value of sustained monitoring. 3 years of measurements are helping validate NASA’s MAIA satellite data, while highlighting the need for investment in technical skills & systems to sustain monitoring.
Read: bit.ly/4e4F2Mo
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Moderate to heavy rainfall exceeding 20 mm within 24 hours is anticipated over the counties in Coast,
Northeastern, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands (including some parts of Nairobi) and parts of the Southeastern Lowlands.
The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds and strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) over coastal, eastern and northern regions.
The Area(s) of Concern: Counties: Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Narok, Kajiado, parts of; - Nairobi, TaitaTaveta, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni.
Residents in all the mentioned areas should remain vigilant for potential flash floods and poor visibility.
Note that flood waters may occur in areas where it has not rained heavily, particularly downstream.
To ensure safety residents are advised to avoid shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.
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Closing out #AfricaFactsSummit2026 🔴 Alanna Dvorak and @enocknyariki of the International Fact-Checking Network (@factchecknet) on the IFCN Code of Principles in 2026 and beyond, and what it means for fact-checkers across Africa. ✅
Today at 1453hrs, our weather station at Kihumo Village recorded the highest temperature this year at 29.5°C
app.weathercloud.net/d697620…
#WeatherStats #Infrastracker
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☮️ Opening keynote at #ThePeaceTechWeWant Summit next week: Lena Slachmuijlder.
𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲? 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
ℹ️ Programme: okfn.org/en/events/the-peace…
🔗 Register: blog.okfn.org/the-peace-tech…
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Gov'ts across Africa are already using monitoring, regional collaboration, policy, regulation and market-based instruments to act on #AirPollution. @OkureDo drew on the Africa Air Quality Brief to spotlight these approaches during the African State Partner Regional Session.
🤖 Made with AI
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⛈️Moderate to Heavy rainfall is predicted over some counties
⚠️Isolated storms are expected over some parts of those counties
🌧️ Stay updated with the latest official weather information and warnings.
🌳 Do not seek shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
🚗 Avoid driving or walking through flooded roads, waterways, and low-lying areas.
⛈️ Avoid outdoor activities during heavy storms.
Stay informed. Stay safe. Act early.
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🌧️Rainfall is expected over some parts of West Pokot, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Kisii, Homabay, Kisumu, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Meru, Nyeri, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu counties.
Strong southerly to southeasterly winds of above 25 knots (12.5m/s) expected over parts of Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit Counties @MoICTKenya
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Kenya’s biggest alcohol brands are being faked on a huge scale.
The Anti-Counterfeit Agency told the Senate the following four brands below are the hardest hit:
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IMPORTANT: How to tell if the meat in your house is safe. I didn't guess
We tested over 60 Kenyan meat samples. Sodium nitrite. Sodium metabisulfite. Formaldehyde.
Some of what we eat is being chemically dressed to look fresh.
Read this before your next purchase.
'Tunahangaika': Magadi residents hit by water crisis after suspension of Tata Chemicals operations | Daily Nation nation.africa/kenya/videos/-…
On #WorldWaterWeek, we will be unveiling and retelling the story of Kenya's freshwater resources.
With the support of the DDISA (openup.org.za & @CivicTechAfrica), #UhAI will deploy emerging technologies for water-positive outcomes in Kenya.
at-ma.ai
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We're hiring! Please help share this opportunity to build civic tech products focused on African cities @publictechstdio
We are hiring!
Want to design and build civic technology tools? We're seeking an early-career professional who will utilize AI-assisted vibe coding to bring ideas to life and build attractive, intuitive user interfaces.
JD and application: publictech.studio/careers
Want to stay updated on job openings? Sign up for our newsletter: publictechstudio.substack.co…
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Reliable data starts with how it is collected.
At #DSA2026Kampala, our team shared how IoT and low-cost sensors can capture data in the field and enable automated workflows from the point of collection.
The session demonstrated how locally designed sensor systems can make it easier to collect, transmit and process data supporting solutions designed for local needs and conditions across Africa
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🏷️ We are part of the UN's global dialogue on #AI governance.
Our #AILearningLabs is helping organisations and governments build AI skills, use AI responsibly, and develop their own AI projects.
🔵 Learn more: okfn.org/en/projects/ai-lear…
🟡 Browse the Hub: un.org/global-dialogue-ai-go…
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Strong evidence is essential for stronger investment in clean air. In the lead up to the forum, we caught up with the @WorldBankGroup Institute for Economic Development to discuss how data, research, and partnerships can strengthen air quality mgm't.
bit.ly/4ffeHfl
