Environmental conservation Stories

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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