Ecology Stories

Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Ignoring macroinvertebrates is ignoring the silent custodians of biodiversity and the very foundation of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital makes history with first laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

Free gynaecology camp restores health, dignity to women in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2025

The initiative, conducted at King Fahd and Mpeketoni Sub-County hospitals, provided advanced laparoscopic procedures that addressed a wide range of re...

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