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
In Malawi, Mpepu Energy is leading a transformative charge in the realm of sustainable energy. This Malawi-based startup has set its sights on narrowing the energy gap, particularly in underserved rural communities. At the heart of their mission is the deployment of micro-grids featuring a game-changing technology—the helix wind turbine.
Dear RePlaneteer, I hope this email finds you well. Today, we at WePlanet Africa, would like to bring to your attention the developments in Germany’s energy sector that have left the country facing an unprecedented energy crisis and exposed the world to a climate catastrophe. In April 2023, Germany shut
Perez Mweine’s story is about resilience, determination, and a passion for science. Born into a peasant family in Ibanda, Uganda, Perez’s family faced financial constraints, often having to switch him from school to school due to the inability to pay fees. Despite these challenges, Perez excelled in his studies, fuelled
WePlanet Africa, a grassroots environmental movement dedicated to tackling climate change, food security and poverty through science, today led volunteers, government representatives, students and community-based organisations in planting 300 assorted trees at Bungoma D.E.B. Primary School in Bungoma County on Kenya's designated National Tree Growing Day. The national holiday is
In a new campaign called ‘Switch on Africa', we are reaching out to individuals, communities, governments, and multinational development banks, urging everyone to join the movement for sustainable energy. By increasing investment in solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and nuclear energy; we can light up the continent, save our forests,
Pupils at St. Peter Claver Primary School in Kampala - Uganda. Experts have called upon government to incorporate nuclear energy in school curricular saying it will improve public appreciation of the technology [Africa, October 27] – Leading experts have called for public education to help dispel fears and address misconceptions regarding nuclear energy
[NAIROBI, October 13, 2023] – WePlanet Africa, a grassroots movement dedicated to tackling climate change, has called on Greenpeace, an environmental organisation, to rethink its opposition to carbon-free nuclear power. February this year, Greenpeace dragged the European Commission to European Court of Justice over inclusion of nuclear energy in the EU’s list
[Nairobi, Monday, September 4, 2023] - In a ceremony that showcased Africa's commitment to harnessing the potential of nuclear energy, the winners of WePlanet Africa’s inaugural Essay Writing Competition on nuclear power were honored for their depth, research and insightful perspectives on the subject. Organized by WePlanet Africa, the competition
Olivia Kyomugisha was one of the volunteers present on a night that saw WePlanet Africa award winners of the nuclear essay writing competition in Nairobi. She shared her impression of the event, the process and the future of nuclear in Africa. By Olivia Kyomugisha The stage was set at the
