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Caroline Chebet

Inside state plan to stop Mathenge weed spread

Mathenge is an invasive plant native to South America and was intentionally introduced for its adaptability to desert conditions and fast growth.

By Caroline Chebet 13 days ago

Inside state plan to stop Mathenge weed spread

A look into state's 5-year ban on forest logging

A look into state's 5-year ban on forest logging

By Caroline Chebet 13 days ago

Discovering a happy 'Kingdom' in Mt Elgon

Discovering a happy 'Kingdom' in Mt Elgon

By Caroline Chebet 21 days ago

Researchers find smelly cure for elephant menace

Researchers find smelly cure for elephant menace

By Caroline Chebet 22 days ago

Beekeeping for the good of mangrove trees

Mida Creek hosts some of the world’s rare concentrations of mangroves. It hosts eight mangrove species, making it one of the largest preserved mangrove ecosystems in the world.

By Caroline Chebet 26 days ago

Beekeeping for the good of mangrove trees

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

The artificial eye spots are expected to deter predators in a move to stem cases of human-wildlife conflicts.

By Caroline Chebet 28 days ago

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

Indigenous communities push for recognition of land rights

They are preparing to present their models of conservation at a meeting in Rwanda next week.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Indigenous communities push for recognition of land rights

Lack of vernacular Bible edges elderly out of the church

But to preserve their native language, Badiva says preaching in the Waata dialect and composing songs has helped in spreading the gospel.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Lack of vernacular Bible edges elderly out of the church

Fish eat fish: Why Baringo tilapia is disappearing

Scientists said populations of the once-vibrant sub-species of Nile tilapia are collapsing as a result of a number of factors, including being preyed on by the marbled lungfish.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Fish eat fish: Why Baringo tilapia is disappearing

Ogieks use traditional bylaws to conserve their historical lands

The community is only allowed to collect dead wood from the forests for building and for use as firewood.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Ogieks use traditional bylaws to conserve their historical lands

What drying up of Lake Ol'Bolossat means

Despite its being one of the smallest lakes, covering 43.3km2, it is a critical site for hundreds of hippos and more than 300 bird species, a reason for its designation as an Important Bird Area.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

What drying up of Lake Ol'Bolossat means

Coast bears brunt of disappearing trees

With the region dependent on rain-fed agriculture, other income-earning activities like bee-keeping have also suffered the same fate.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Coast bears brunt of disappearing trees

Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

Besides field training on growing quality potatoes, farmers can also access the information via Facebook where potato knowledge is shared between farmers, experts and off-takers.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

UN report shows hottest seven years on record

The latest UN Report on State of Global Climate shows that the past seven years have been the warmest, breaking climate indicators record.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

UN report shows hottest seven years on record

Community's quest to save forest that is home to endangered bird

Dakatcha Woodland, a key biodiversity area, has no formal protection. Future of one of the world’s rarest birds, Clarke’s Weaver, is dependent on forest’s survival.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Community's quest to save forest that is home to endangered bird

Costly poop: Caregivers' struggles to provide basic needs for disabled

The situation is worsened by unemployment among people living with disabilities. Adult diapers are important items that are not widely talked about yet remain inaccessible.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Costly poop: Caregivers' struggles to provide basic needs for disabled

Mijikenda's sacred forests under threat from drought and mining

Official warns danger of springs drying up is so real as a result of destruction. UNESCO listed nine Kayas as world heritage sites in 2008.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Mijikenda's sacred forests under threat from drought and mining

Drought: KWS now dropping hay to feed starving wildlife

Drought has adversely affected wildlife in the country, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said as reports of the death of buffaloes at Lake Nakuru National Park emerge.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Drought: KWS now dropping hay to feed starving wildlife

Kabarak among the top performers in the Rift

Top candidates, Byegon Victor Kiplagat and Nyegenye Geri, who both scored 84 points were among 24 candidates who scored A plain.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kabarak among the top performers in the Rift

How dumping sites contribute to green house gases

While solid waste management has been a challenge in most counties, smoke emanating from the dumping sites always remains to be little understood.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

How dumping sites contribute to green house gases

Video: Toto's self-belief and hard work have flung open doors to success

Toto will fly the UDA flag in the race for Bomet Woman representative seat in the August 9 elections.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Video: Toto's self-belief and hard work have flung open doors to success

Photos: Hailstorms sweep across Central Rift region

Photographs taken in the midst of hailstorms in these places can be mistaken for a European winter.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Photos: Hailstorms sweep across Central Rift region

Memory of World register to be integrated in lessons

The memory of the World Google Arts & Culture platform also features educational resources that Unesco recently made available, a children’s book and a lesson plan for secondary school teachers.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Memory of World register to be integrated in lessons

Why certain colours might make you more attractive to mosquitoes

Darker colours are more attractive than lighter shades. Insects don’t have a preference for certain skin colours.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Why certain colours might make you more attractive to mosquitoes

Community suffers as it awaits action, 12 years after AU decision

African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights directed the government to give back the ancestral land and compensate the Endorois.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Community suffers as it awaits action, 12 years after AU decision

Efforts to save grey crowned cranes

Kenya’s grey crowned cranes population remains highly threatened.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Efforts to save grey crowned cranes

13 elephants to be flown for 7,000Kms from Kent to Kenya

The project is being undertaken by Aspinall Foundation, in partnership with KWS and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

13 elephants to be flown for 7,000Kms from Kent to Kenya

Moi Primary Kabarak shines in Rift Valley

One of its candidates, Emmanuel Kiplagat, who scored 425, ranked among the top ten nationally.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Moi Primary Kabarak shines in Rift Valley

Insects, maggots to speak for the dead if judiciary gives greenlight

Insects are key in determining time of death and where it took place. Pollen from plants can be used to determine area where the murder took place.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Insects, maggots to speak for the dead if judiciary gives greenlight

Mau Forest restoration chocking under endless court battles

At least 2,436 hectares within the Mau Forest Complex have been illegally allocated to public utilities, such as schools and police stations.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Mau Forest restoration chocking under endless court battles

Africa's prosecutors vow to tackle cyber and wildlife crimes

Prosecutors from eleven African countries have vowed to crack down on proceeds of crime and tackle money-laundering cases.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Africa's prosecutors vow to tackle cyber and wildlife crimes

Why the punishing high temperatures may be over

Every year in March and September, a natural occurrence pushes temperatures higher than normal.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Why the punishing high temperatures may be over

School for teenage mothers gives girls hope to continue with class

Mothers Without Borders organisation provides a safe haven for the young mothers to stay and still study.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

School for teenage mothers gives girls hope to continue with class

Kabarak University, Media Council in new mentorship deal

The Media Council of Kenya has partnered with Kabarak University to streamline academic programmes through mentorship.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Kabarak University, Media Council in new mentorship deal

Agricultural productivity reduces by 34pc in Africa

Increasing weather and climate extreme events have exposed millions to acute food insecurity.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Agricultural productivity reduces by 34pc in Africa

Water hyacinth project wins varsity students global award

Last year, Joseph Nguthiru and Charles Kinyua, and their classmates were stranded for hours when their boat got tangled by water hyacinth...

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Water hyacinth project wins varsity students global award

Water hyacinth project wins Egerton University students global award

They are planning to enter into partnerships and venture into large-scale production of biodegradable products.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Water hyacinth project wins Egerton University students global award

Actor Edward Norton is new Tembo ambassador

Award-winning American actor and filmmaker Edward Norton has been named Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival ambassador.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Actor Edward Norton is new Tembo ambassador

Beating the odds to quench thirst for knowledge

There are nine functional braille machines and a single computer which have to be shared by 50 students.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Beating the odds to quench thirst for knowledge

Heritage sites threatened by rising water sea levels

A report has listed Kenya as one of the countries whose area under heritage is most exposed to accelerating sea levels.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Heritage sites threatened by rising water sea levels

Thrill of waterbird census

The count entails scanning flocks of waterbirds that comprise several species.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Thrill of waterbird census

Youth trained on social arts

It started out like a round table talk where participants took turns in sharing their thoughts before blowing up to rhythmic sessions.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Youth trained on social arts

Kenya to submit report on Lake Turkana sites to World Heritage Committee

Kenya is expected to submit an updated report on the state of conservation of Lake Turkana National parks to the World Heritage Committee.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Kenya to submit report on Lake Turkana sites to World Heritage Committee

Fears as aggressive Indian Crows fly inland from Coast

The invasive Indian House Crows, aggressive birds that have been wreaking havoc in Coastal towns, have spread their wings inland.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Fears as aggressive Indian Crows fly inland from Coast

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