By Peter Gichuki My life traces its roots in a small village in Othaya, Nyeri County somewhere in Central Kenya surrounded by trees. This idyllic rural setting laid the foundation for my love for agriculture. Then, we were one with nature and the scent of freshly tilled soil was my
By Sandra Afwande The demand of energy in Africa increases substantially as its population continues to upsurge. Most African countries have low rates of electrification with 62% of the population lacking access to electricity. (Majoroh, 2019). According to the report published by Statistica Science department in April 2023, Africa heavily relies
WePlanet Africa is changing. We are excited about it and hope that you can catch on with this excitement! When WePlanet Africa started one year ago –in Uganda and Kenya – it was intended to simply serve a one-off activity and call it a day. But with the support of
By Kiggala Jessy Sean Nuclear generation plants are advanced facilities that harness the power of nuclear fission (a self-sustaining chain reaction within the reactor) to generate vast amounts of heat energy, eventually converted into electricity. Precise control over the rate of nuclear fission is crucial to maintain safe and steady
By Danson Matekwa Sometimes at night, when its pitch dark, the darkness becomes almost smothering, I lie awake listening to the soothing sound of the wind outside, the insects and the endless crying of the baby next door. I think back through my life, to try and comfort me into
By Patricia Nanteza This Christmas, as we gather with loved ones, let us remember the urgent need to protect our planet and secure a sustainable future for generations to come. We are reminded that true strength lies in our collective actions and the power of unity. Our collective voice for
Kyomugisha Olivia’s journey begins in Kampala, Uganda. She is the third child among five siblings born in the heart of the city. From her early childhood, Olivia exhibited great leadership skills and an unyielding work ethic. She attended Makerere College School and St. Mary’s Kitende for O’ and A’level respectively
By Patricia Nanteza December 5, 2023 was Energy Day at COP28 in Dubai and I had a special gift for the World Bank. Thankfully, their pavilion was just a stone’s throw from the Ugandan one. With the gift in hand, a colleague from RePlanet France and I set off from
By Timothy Machi Africa is a continent on the horn of dilemma. While it generates the least amount of greenhouse gases - at just 3.8 per cent against 23 per cent in China - it is the most vulnerable continent to the effects of climate change. According to the International
