The Africa Forward Summit, held in Nairobi on May 11–12, 2026, represents a seismic shift in the architecture of international environmental law. For the legal community, this summit serves as
The Paris Agreement under Article 6.8 provides for the integration of non-market approaches that assists parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to implement their Nationally
For much of the post-independent era, environmental harm caused by industry was treated as the unavoidable price of progress. Factories discharged effluent into rivers, extractive operations scarred landscapes, and communities
Picture this. A developer puts up a notice: ‘Coming soon-a modern apartment complex.’ It sounds exciting. Maybe even promising. But if you live nearby, a few questions creep in. Where
The Polluter Pays principle is a widely accepted environmental law principle that places liability for environmental harm on those responsible for it. At the same time, the global push towards
Climate action is no longer unfolding quietly in conference halls, policy papers or international agreements. It is happening in a far more decisive space, the courtroom. What was once framed
Across Kenya and Africa, women have played a transformative role in environmental protection, wildlife conservation and climate action. Their leadership has reshaped how communities interact with nature, emphasizing ecological sustainability,
Introduction On 27th November 2025, the High Court of Kenya at Machakos presided over by Justice Rhoda Rutto decriminalized the old-age practice of selling, sharing and exchanging of unregistered, uncertified
When we look at a map of Africa’s eastern coast, we see more than just a line where land meets sea. We see a rich tapestry of bays, inlets, and
The Finance Bill, 2024 (“the Bill”) was presented before the National Assembly on 9th May 2024. The Bill proposes for various amendments to various tax related laws including the Income
Introduction Kenya’s bold and ambitious embrace of green and renewable energy poses an unprecedented problem of balancing clean energy goals while taking into consideration the rights of the communities affected
Cop28 Four Paradigm Shifts The Cop28 Kick off marks the beginning of an international event focused on addressing climate change and sustainability. This significant gathering brings together representatives from around
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