Fight for Your Lungs

23/05/2024

Air pollution is the greatest environmental health risk of our time; a silent killer that claims more than 6.7 million lives every year. Imagine that!! What air are you breathing? UN Environment Programme

24/04/2024

What you need to know about the car emissions you see on our roads whether produced by your car or others:

When you drive your car, lots of exhaust emissions come out of the exhaust pipe. Exhaust emissions are a mix of gases and particles that result from the inco...

09/04/2024

As part of our discussion, it is important to note that the main source of Nairobi’s air pollution is road transport (40%). This is primarily due to the presence of a large and aged vehicle fleet, inadequate road networks, and poorly enforced vehicle emission standards. Do you think the emission levels are the same as the countries where these second hand vehicles are sourced from? Let us know in the comments!

05/04/2024

Air Pollution: The invisible Health Threat!

Each year, around 19,000 people die due to air pollution in Kenya according to WHO reports. It is a public health emergency that people need to be aware of.

05/04/2024

As part of our conversation on , you should know that much of the pollution in Nairobi comes from sources related to the combustion of materials and the mass movement of people and goods, large no. of vehicles - cars, motorbikes and trucks, many of which are older and produce far more pollution than their newer counterparts would.

Also, the issue of heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks, lorries and buses, many of which also run on older diesel engines, put out more pollution than seen in newer models. Other minor sources are fine particulate matter coming from construction sites and road repairs, as well as open burning taking place, particularly in areas that have little to no proper garbage disposal or collection.

What other sources of air pollution can you share? Let us learn together!

04/04/2024

Did you know that air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances or pollutants in the air that can make it dirty, smelly, or unhealthy to breathe? Now you know.

04/04/2024

Today we start by defining Air Pollution as the release of pollutants such as gases, particles, biological molecules, etc. into the air that is harmful to human health and the environment. While we may be tempted to expect everyone to know what air pollution is, majority do not actually know how to define it. As hilarious as this may sound, for some polluting the air is equals to farting (flatulence) 😂😂😂. Well, they have a point but there is more to air pollution that needs to be understood to be able to protect your health and that journey begins today.......keep it locked right here and invite everyone that you love and care about.

03/04/2024

Welcome to our page and thank you for joining this noble cause. We are here to create awareness on air pollution in Kenya, its effects on our health and the impact of clean air policies that reduce air pollution. That lung health issue you and/or your loved ones are dealing with may most likely be a result of you inhaling compromised air by various emissions. Help us spread the word and be your brother's and sister's keeper. Lets be proactive rather than reactive!!