Natu Stories

Counting Uganda’s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

We are researchers with over 50 years of combined experience in conservation, big cat ecology, and the complexities of people and wildlife living toge...

ILO urges countries to fully invest in nature-based solutions to spur job creation
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 14, 2024

The report recommends promoting workers’ rights and inclusiveness in the NbS jobs and strengthening research and data collection.

Seaweed farming brings hope to Kwale residents hit by climate change
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

In 2022, the industry produced almost 100 tonnes of seaweed worth more than $30,000 (Sh3.9 million).

Boom in renewable energy jobs but African countries lag behind – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2024

Notably, solar and wind energy sectors are leading this growth.

Ethiopia discovers 21.3 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Ogaden region
Amina Wako  |  Jun 17, 2024

This discovery adds to Ethiopia's existing oil and natural gas deposits found in six other locations across the country, including Mekele, Metema, Sou...

Ruto renames drought response committee, extends mandate to all natural disasters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2024

Established in 2022, the team will now be referred to as the National Steering Committee on Disaster Response and will handle all natural disasters, n...

Kenya relocates 21 black rhinos to save them
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2024

Nature Conservancy hails government’s move to protect the endangered rhino population from extinction.

Nearly 500 rhinos killed as poaching increases in South Africa
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

The environment ministry said 499 of the thick-skinned herbivores were killed in 2023, mostly in state-run parks.

Critically endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
Agency  |  Nov 27, 2023

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimate the population of Sumatran rhinos to numbe...

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