United Nations Environment Programme Stories
Currently, Nairobi hosts 86 UN offices, 73 of which are housed within the UNON complex, supporting a workforce of 20,000 from 165 countries.
The new rules, which have sparked a rush among waste management companies to redesign their transport vehicles, aim to address longstanding issues wit...
The report warns that the ongoing destruction of forests costs the economy at least three per cent of its gross domestic product annually.
CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.
The data reflects a challenging business environment in a year marked by higher taxes and rising lending rates.
According to KFS, the move is part of a planned operation aimed at maintaining the forests' ecological health and promoting sustainable management.
KWTA disbanded its board and reassigned its chairperson and directors to other government positions as part of the dissolution process.
The directive comes amid ongoing efforts by Nema to regulate construction activities and curb environmental pollution in Nairobi.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja advocated the need for more streamlined business registration procedures that would save time and reduce the cost of s...
Mudavadi said the parties will in the next three months agree on a matrix highlighting an action plan.
The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.
Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.
The decision to dissolve KWTA is part of the government's broader effort to rationalise state corporations and eliminate overlapping functions.
A report by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) reveals that six million eucalyptus trees were felled between January and June 2024 for proc...
The court ruled that Hassanali is entitled to just compensation for the land unlawfully acquired by the NLC and used by KeNHA.
The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.
Respondents from the survey expressed a strong need for reforms in urban development, particularly focusing on adherence to zoning and building laws.
He clarified that the KFS and the Friends of Karura Forest are conducting the logging under the Karura Forest Participatory Forest Management Plan.
The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.
