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Earth Day marked as global risks report warns of escalating environmental threats
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 22, 2025

This year’s Earth Day theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, draws attention to the shared responsibility to protect the planet and the immense influence ind...

Tourism booms as Nairobi parks become most visited, attracting 886,000 visitors in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Nairobi Mini Orphanage ranked first nationally, outshining other major destinations and reflecting a shift in tourist interest towards conservatio...

Kenya's female rangers stand on frontlines of wildlife conservation
XINHUA  |  Mar 03, 2025

Team Lioness is part of the Olgulului Community Wildlife Rangers, a group of 88 rangers tasked with safeguarding the Amboseli ecosystem.

Counting Uganda’s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

We are researchers with over 50 years of combined experience in conservation, big cat ecology, and the complexities of people and wildlife living toge...

Ruto hails community, private conservancies for transforming Kenya's wildlife economy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Key fencing projects in Laikipia and Taita Taveta counties are protecting both communities and wildlife.

From logging to honey production: How beekeeping is saving Lamu’s mangroves forests
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2024

This initiative aimed to create alternative livelihoods for the Swahili-Bajuni community, traditionally known for fishing and logging.

Rwanda's Museum for Campaign Against Genocide preserves legacy of resilience
Amina Wako  |  Nov 05, 2024

The museum stands as a warning to future generations about the perils of hatred and the importance of vigilance against such atrocities.

UN summit ends without agreement on biodiversity funding
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2024

The main goal of the COP16 summit had been to lay out a detailed funding plan for species protection.

Revamped Nairobi’s Kamukunji Grounds now a haven for children to play
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 12, 2024

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has been a key advocate for the improvement of Kamukunji Grounds.

Duale urges Kenyans to embrace conservation as Mazingira Day approaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The day presents a vital opportunity for the nation to unite in fostering a healthier environment and addressing pressing ecological challenges.

KWS seeks Sh98 billion in funding to rejuvenate wildlife conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

Over the past five decades, wildlife populations in Kenya have steadily declined, with some species nearing extinction.

CS Duale urges UNHCR to address deforestation in Kenya's refugee camps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

This practice according to the CS, concentrated around refugee camps, has persisted for many years, threatening the already fragile ecosystem in Kenya...

Rwanda prepares for 20th Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 28, 2024

The key event will be held at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, Musanze District.

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

Ecotourism is sustainable tourism that seeks to promote the conservation and protection of the environment while providing opportunities for tourists...

NEMA maps out 12,300 wetlands nationwide for conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2024

This follows President William Ruto's order last year that wetlands and water towers across the country should be secured and gazetted.

Critically endangered Somali wild ass foal born at Knowsley Safari, boosting conservation efforts
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2024

The species is native to the Ethiopian desert and the mountains of northeast Eritrea. Currently, there are only about 200 Somali wild asses left in th...

Duale issues first directive as Environment CS, targets Nairobi River polluters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

CS Duale directed NEMA to map out all effluent discharge points along the Nairobi Rivers ecosystem and to take appropriate enforcement action immediat...

Isiolo MCAs ask State to deploy rangers to protect forested areas
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 31, 2024

The MCAs said cases of charcoal burning, settlements, subsistence farming and illegal logging that have adverse effects on indigenous and exotic trees...

How urge for clean ocean birthed venture that turns waste into trendy bags
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 17, 2024

The materials, often made from durable, weather-resistant PVC, ended up in landfills or polluted water bodies, contributing to environmental degradati...

Garissa pastoralist communities embrace wildlife conservation
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 20, 2024

Community scouts conduct patrols at the sanctuary to protect the endangered Somali giraffe that faces extinction.

Women-led mangrove restoration project in Kwale transforms environment, lives
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 08, 2024

Despite the dangers associated with their work, the women have not stopped their mission.

Kenya's youth climate activists appeal for support to further climate action agenda
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 06, 2024

The activists cited inadequate resources among the impediments to their efforts to increase awareness of the impacts of climate change and advocate fo...

Man finds business in turning discarded bottles into glasses
Mishi Gongo  |  May 17, 2024

His work has a positive impact on the environment as the bottles he recycles have been a nuisance in the region.

Somalia's beach clean-up group wins global Arab Volunteer Award
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 18, 2024

The group which has over 100 active members, collects garbage mostly plastic every Friday from Mogadishu’s popular Lido beach and plans to expand thei...

Kenyan conservationists urge Tanzania to restrict trophy hunting to protect elephants
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 10, 2024

The killing of the three elephants, including one with tusks weighing 50 kg each, has raised concerns about the impact of trophy hunting on Kenya's el...

MPs call for increased budget to tackle ballooning wildlife conflict claims
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 22, 2024

These claims encompass losses stemming from wildlife-related incidents such as injuries, fatalities, and property damages.

State, Kilifi County urged to prioritise fencing of all Kaya forests
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2024

The Coast Regional Director for UNESCO, Julius Mwahunga warned that the destruction of these sacred forests could significantly harm the country's rep...

Water Resources Authority advocates for conservation of catchment areas in Asal counties
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2024

The targeted counties, including Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana, are set to benefit from comprehensive water resource management initi...

Kwale, Taita Taveta counties call for equitable share of park revenues
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 05, 2024

Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua revealed that President William Ruto will soon launch the compensation plan, previously halted in 2020, to provid...

Nearly 500 rhinos killed as poaching increases in South Africa
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

The environment ministry said 499 of the thick-skinned herbivores were killed in 2023, mostly in state-run parks.

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