waterlogging Stories

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

It’s forest management, not destruction: CS Duale addresses Karura Forest logging claims
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

He clarified that the KFS and the Friends of Karura Forest are conducting the logging under the Karura Forest Participatory Forest Management Plan.

CS Duale orders suspension of forest rangers accused of brutality in Kwale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

Duale condemned the incident terming it as "repugnant" and a clear violation of human dignity and rights, emphasising that such actions cannot be tole...

Crimes against nature: UN agency puts environmental legislation under scrutiny
United Nations  |  May 18, 2024

UNODC examines how all 193 UN Member States define crimes against nature and the punishments they set for violating environmental laws.

Residents warned against illegal tree cutting for charcoal in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde was directed to bolster security in reserved forests and promote tree planting to mitigate climate change eff...

DCI forms special unit to probe online attacks on bloggers
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

The unit, formed due to an increase in cases, was also tasked with monitoring content that propagates online hate and incitement.

Crackdown on illegal charcoal burning in Taita Taveta County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

The joint operation by the Taita Taveta Government, the Anti-Stock Theft Unit, and Kenya Forest Services is part of an ongoing effort to curb charcoal...

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