Dredged Rivers

As urban centers swell in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, mismanaged growth is endangering these cities’ aquatic lifelines

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Caught in Crisis

East Africa’s Battle Against Illegal Fishing

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In September, Ethiopia completed the fourth and final filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, now the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa. How is this mega project expected to impact its neighbor Sudan?

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Rwanda considers groundwater monitoring for the early prediction of drought

Rwanda’s eastern province, where drought prevails, covers three central water bodies and catchments: Muvumba, Akagera Upper, and Akagera Lower.

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Madi, West Nile Bishop Championing Resilience to Climate Change Through Tree Planting Campaign

The bishop launched a transformative tree planting and growing campaign to combat the growing impacts of climate change in the West Nile region.

March 10, 2025March 15, 2025

Traditional Techniques Conserve Groundwater in Mt Eglon Region

As urbanization encroaches on their lands, protecting these traditional practices becomes even more urgent.

March 7, 2025March 15, 2025

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Distribution of Giraffe in Kenya

Tree Cover Loss in Ethiopia, 2000-2018

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New App by Kenyan Teenagers to Help Collect and Recycle Plastic waste along Lakeshores

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The Flipflopi Dhow: Returning Home | TRAILER | 2021

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The Flipflopi Dhow: Returning Home | 2021 Short Documentary | Closed Caption Subtitles

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Discolour Climate Change: Youth in East Africa innovate climate solutions (Part 1)

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Discolour Climate Change: Youth in East Africa push for a circular economy (Part 2)

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Plastic pollution in the African Great Lakes through citizen science & circular economy by Bahati S.

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Upcycled Plastic Boat Building Challenge Video

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2023 World Environmental Day in partnership with Uganda Junior Rangers

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Polluted by the Guardians

Water sampling investigation by InfoNile in partnership with scientists in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania unveils increasing contamination in Lake Victoria, a transboundary lake that sustains millions

December 13, 2023April 23, 2025