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The Hidden Cost of Carbon Credits

African Slum Journal November 5, 2025 No Comments

Across Kenya, carbon credit projects are expanding rapidly, promoted as solutions to the climate crisis and tools for forest conservation. Yet behind this green promise

Notes of Hope Teaser

African Slum Journal August 2, 2024 No Comments

In the past two generations, Kirisia Forest, a beacon of hope for the Samburu community has lost a third of its forest cover, serving as

Kenyan Youth Protest Against Finance Bill 2024

African Slum Journal July 4, 2024 No Comments

Underdevelopment in Africa is often associated with poor governance and mismanagement. With the youth being the majority force, For a positive or critical transition to

Bunge Mtaani Mathare

African Slum Journal July 4, 2024 No Comments

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Bunge Mtaani! In the heart of Mathare Slums, youth voices speak volumes about the challenges they face after a

A Different Taste to Waste

African Slum Journal September 20, 2023 No Comments

Rapid urbanization in Africa has led to 238 million people living in informal settlements. Poor waste management, including dumping in water bodies and unregulated sites,

GMO And Smallholder Farmers

African Slum Journal January 30, 2023 No Comments

There are more than 7.5 million smallholder farmers in Kenya, producing about 75 percent of the country’s total Agriculture output. The government of Kenya lifted