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Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems, including estuaries and mangroves, which are vital nurseries for many fish...
The initiative brings together more than 60 partners, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, for a series of workshops, exhibition...
The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along...
Nairobi accounts for a third of all non-recyclable waste in Kenya, with the city’s urban areas producing nearly 30 per cent of daily plastic garbage,...
According to data obtained from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags constitute 46 per cent of the plastic waste generated b...
Mumo Musuva, the vice-chairman of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, made it clear that the project would not result in the displacement of local resident...
Mosiria emphasised the importance of maintaining a quiet and conducive environment, particularly in an area that is home to learning institutions and...
Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...
NEMA stressed the importance of complying with environmental regulations to safeguard the environment while conducting industrial activities.
The CS pointed out that the government initially underestimated the challenge.
According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...
Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.
More than 60,000 residents of Mpeketoni and its environs rely on Lake Kenyatta to provide water for domestic use.
The directive comes amid ongoing efforts by Nema to regulate construction activities and curb environmental pollution in Nairobi.
NEMA has committed to monitoring facilities throughout the festive season, a period when noise levels are likely to rise. Inspectors will be deployed...
Many dump their rubbish into open sewers that eventually flow into the Nairobi River, while others burn their waste or throw it directly into the rive...
Uhuru is Swahili for freedom, and Uhuru Park embodies freedom in the most unlikely way.
The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.
Even though Africa contributes little to global emissions, it is already facing severe effects of climate change, like more droughts, floods, and risi...
The “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment. They accumulate in organisms over time, moving up the food chain.
Countries remained far apart on the basic scope of a treaty and could agree only to postpone key decisions and resume talks.
The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.
The report predicts that these numbers will increase in the coming years due to climate change, which is expected to cause more frequent and severe fo...
India's states are unprepared for the rapid rise in renewable generating capacity, lack adequate transmission infrastructure and storage and would rat...
At COP29, Kenya, France and Barbados floated setting up a series of global levies on certain sectors that could help ramp up the amount of money that...
The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.
The larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can chew through polystyrene and host bacteria in their guts that help break down the material.
For those who may have been deceived, Mosiria advised filing reports with the nearest police station to initiate investigations.
The multi-agency operation aims to enforce stricter regulations across the country.
