A Kenyan company is producing toxic chemical-free, compostable food packaging from agricultural waste to combat the global plastic pollution problem, as over a third of all plastic is used for packaging. The United Nations has identified packaging as a major contributor to plastic pollution.

A Kenyan-Dutch company is introducing electric bikes in sub-Saharan Africa for urban deliveries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming effects. The transport sector's role in reducing emissions is crucial, and the initiative is part of efforts to promote clean transport in the region.

Urban farming technology is being utilized in Nairobi to address the challenge of food security as city populations increase. The report is by Juma Majanga with camera work from Amos Wangwa.

Urban farming technology in Nairobi is addressing the challenge of food security as city populations increase. Juma Majanga reports on this development, with Amos Wangwa operating the camera.

Rights groups in Kenya are advocating for refugees married to Kenyan citizens to be granted citizenship rights. The Kenyan Constitution stipulates that foreign nationals can register for citizenship after seven years of marriage to a Kenyan, provided they have residency status. However, refugees are excluded from applying due to the residency requirement, prompting the campaign for change.

Aden Abdulahi, a Somali refugee who grew up in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, became a journalist after resisting recruitment by the al-Shabab militant group. He now works with Radio Gargaar, a UNHCR-supported refugee community radio station. His story is highlighted as the world observes Refugee Day.

Kenya aims to plant billions of trees in the coming years and is using mobile technology to achieve this goal. The JazaMiti app, meaning 'fill with trees' in Swahili, advises users on which trees to plant in specific areas.

Five suspects have been detained in Kenya in relation to the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found mutilated and abandoned in a metal trunk by the roadside. The Kenyan police are investigating a potential love triangle as the motive, amidst concerns from rights activists that the murder is part of a series of hate crimes in Kenya, where homosexuality is criminalized. The suspects, including Chiloba's friend, freelance photographer Jacktone Odhiambo, were arraigned in court in Eldoret. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from international figures and organizations, highlighting the discrimination and violence faced by the LGBTQ community in Kenya.

A Dutch conservation group is aiding the Maasai in Kenya to combat the effects of the Horn of Africa's record drought by restoring dry lands through rainwater harvesting. Despite these efforts, concerns arise as another failed rainy season is predicted, questioning the sufficiency of conservation measures.

Climate change activists are urging major emitters from developed countries to make more significant commitments at the upcoming COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The U.N. Environment Program's report indicates that current carbon cutting plans are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement goals. U.N. Environment Executive Director Inger Andersen emphasizes the need for G20 countries to increase their efforts in emissions reduction and financial support. Africa, while contributing less than 4% of global emissions, faces severe impacts from climate change, including food insecurity and increased conflict. COP27 presents an opportunity to advance global negotiations on climate change, with a focus on technological transfers, capacity building, and financial resources.

A water retention system from the U.S. is aiding African farmers in drought-prone areas to enhance crop yields. Developed by Alvin Smucker of Michigan State University, the technology has been tested in Kenya and Zimbabwe with positive results. Farmers like Florence Mutisya and Ann Mutunga have seen improved harvests. The technology also contributes to climate change mitigation by increasing carbon sequestration. However, the cost and labor required are significant, posing challenges for widespread adoption among remote farmers.

Raila Odinga, Kenya's main opposition leader, is challenging the presidential election results at the country's Supreme Court for the third time. Critics have mixed reactions, but legal experts argue that such petitions have enhanced the integrity of Kenya's elections and democracy. The Supreme Court, which made history in 2017 by nullifying a sitting president's election due to irregularities, is again faced with a petition from Odinga after a narrow loss in the recent election. Analysts believe that regardless of the outcome, the process benefits Kenyan democracy.

Ahead of Kenya's presidential election on August 9, candidates' spending has been among the highest globally, leading to concerns about the impact on the country's democratic development.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the right to abortion has led to concerns among activists about potential repercussions in developing countries, particularly in Africa. In Kenya, there is a divide in opinion with anti-abortion groups welcoming the ruling and abortion rights advocates fearing further restrictions on reproductive health for girls and women. The report is from Nairobi, with Juma Majanga as the correspondent and Jimmy Makhulo on camera.

Miriam Kasumuni, a widow from the pastoral Maasai community in Kenya, had to become the breadwinner for her family after her husband died, leaving behind 6 wives and 32 children. The death occurred following the loss of his cattle herd to drought. The documentary highlights the impact of climate change on pastoralists in Kenya, which has led to a shift in traditional gender roles, with women now taking on roles that were previously reserved for men.