From Waste to Wisdom
How Kamangu High School Students Are Leading Composting in Kikuyu There is a particular kind of hope that shows up when young people stop waiting to be told what to do and simply start doing it. That hope was very…
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Why Composting is the Future of Sustainable Cities
As our cities grow and evolve, managing the increasing amount of waste becomes a daunting task. Did you know that organic waste can account for more than half of what ends up in our urban trash? When this organic matter…
From Waste to Worth
Inside Our Second Training Round with Ruiru Waste Pickers When we talk about waste management in Kenya, we rarely start where we should, with the people whose hands do the hardest work. The waste pickers. The ones who show up…
From Market Waste to Living Soil
Inside KEAN’s Composting Demonstration in Ruiru “Sixty tonnes of organic waste. Two communities. One powerful demonstration of what happens when waste pickers and farmers build something together.” In Githurai and Ruiru markets, organic waste arrives every day in enormous quantities…
The Hands Behind the Heap
Every compost heap has a story that begins long before anyone sees its dark, nutrient-rich soil. In Kenya’s peri-urban markets, that story starts with waste pickers. This Labour Day, we want to recognize their vital role. At KEAN International, our…
From Dump to Dignity: Launching the Organic Rebirth Project in Ruiru
What does justice look like at the edge of a dumpsite? For KEAN International, it looks like a circle of waste pickers in Ruiru, Kenya; learning, equipped, and finally recognized for the essential environmental work they have always done. In…
How KEAN International Turns Environmental Commitment into Action
In Kenya and across much of Africa, discussions about the environment are alive and well. However, what often tends to get lost in these conversations is a clear, structured path toward real, sustained action. At KEAN International, we are not…
Closing the Year with Gratitude: Stepping into the New Year with Purpose
As the curtain falls on this year, it’s natural to pause and reflect on all that we’ve experienced. It’s not just about the milestones we’ve achieved, but also about the incredible people, partnerships, and vibrant communities who made it all…
COP30: Why the World is Looking to Belém and Why Africa Must Not Be Left Behind
From November 10 to 21, 2025, the world will turn its eyes to Belém, Brazil, for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30. This gathering promises to be historic, not only because it unfolds in the heart…
Mazingira Day 2025: Growing Trees, Growing Awareness at Ondiri Wetland
Celebrating Mazingira Day On October 10, 2025, Kenyans from all walks of life came together to celebrate the third Mazingira Day, the world’s first national holiday dedicated to restoring the environment. More than just planting trees, this day focused on…