Revamped Nairobi’s Kamukunji Grounds now a haven for children to play
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-10-12 15:23:02

Revamped Nairobi’s Kamukunji Grounds now a haven for children to play

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
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-08 16:48:33

Duale urges Kenyans to embrace conservation as Mazingira Day approaches

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

CS Duale urges UNHCR to address deforestation in Kenya's refugee camps
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-01 08:20:42

CS Duale urges UNHCR to address deforestation in Kenya's refugee camps

This practice according to the CS, concentrated around refugee camps, has persisted for many years, threatening the already fragile ecosystem in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL).

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-09-04 09:18:31

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change

Ecotourism is sustainable tourism that seeks to promote the conservation and protection of the environment while providing opportunities for tourists to appreciate the rich natural and cultural heritage of a destination.

NEMA maps out 12,300 wetlands nationwide for conservation
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-29 10:03:43

NEMA maps out 12,300 wetlands nationwide for conservation

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

Duale issues first directive as Environment CS, targets Nairobi River polluters
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-14 11:44:00

Duale issues first directive as Environment CS, targets Nairobi River polluters

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

Isiolo MCAs ask State to deploy rangers to protect forested areas
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-31 14:42:13

Isiolo MCAs ask State to deploy rangers to protect forested areas

The MCAs said cases of charcoal burning, settlements, subsistence farming and illegal logging that have adverse effects on indigenous and exotic trees such as Acacia were on the rise.

How urge for clean ocean birthed venture that turns waste into trendy bags
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-17 07:02:26

How urge for clean ocean birthed venture that turns waste into trendy bags

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

Kenya's youth climate activists appeal for support to further climate action agenda
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-06 06:30:29

Kenya's youth climate activists appeal for support to further climate action agenda

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

Man finds business in turning discarded bottles into glasses
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-17 06:24:19

Man finds business in turning discarded bottles into glasses

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
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-04-18 07:59:33

Somalia's beach clean-up group wins global Arab Volunteer Award

The group which has over 100 active members, collects garbage mostly plastic every Friday from Mogadishu’s popular Lido beach and plans to expand their beach clean-up exercise to cover the entire Mogadishu city coastline.

State, Kilifi County urged to prioritise fencing of all Kaya forests
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-17 10:35:03

State, Kilifi County urged to prioritise fencing of all Kaya forests

The Coast Regional Director for UNESCO, Julius Mwahunga warned that the destruction of these sacred forests could significantly harm the country's reputation internationally regarding climate change and environmental conservation.

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