The rediscovery of Kenya's lost Red Weaver

The rediscovery of Kenya’s Red Weaver in the Boni-Dodori Forest on July 3, 2026, after more than 12 years without photographic documentation, highlights the importance of scientific fieldwork.

By Irvin Jalango 14 days ago

Workplace lactation rooms help mothers sustain exclusive breastfeeding

For close to one year, the staff’s lactation room at Nakuru Level Five Hospital has become almost like a kitchen to Mercy Wanjiru.

By Irvin Jalango 29 days ago

Kenya pays tribute to 14 rangers killed in line of duty

World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate rangers killed and injured in the line of duty.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests

Taita communities are restoring Iyale Forest through tree planting, organic farming and beekeeping, boosting incomes while protecting biodiversity.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

Scientists urged to lead human origins research

African scientists have been urged to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage by investing in training, mentorship, and stronger scientific institutions.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction

Infrastructure development, industrial agriculture, mining, tourism, and commercial projects are encroaching on ecologically sensitive habitats due to weak environmental enforcement.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections

Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests

Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop

Behind Malobah’s resilience was a dedicated team that had been managing a massive logistical effort since January.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record

Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has officially completed a gruelling 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record

Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety

Research points to dangerously high levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in the lake's fish.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga

Toxicologists call for a national dialogue on the safety of the water and food being consumed across the country, a debate sparked by ongoing public conversations on safety of fish in Lake Nakuru.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish

The battle over Lake Nakuru’s fish has become a flashpoint where climate displacement, public health concerns, conservation enforcement and allegations of elite-controlled illegal fishing collide.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal

Communities around Mumoni and Mutitu forests in Kitui will now take a formal role in protecting and managing the dryland ecosystems following the launch of a new Participatory Forest Management Plan.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species

Butterfly farming encourages conservation because butterflies depend on specific plant species to complete their life cycles.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest

Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid

Guinness World Records has given the green light for a Nakuru teacher to break the existing record for the longest mathematics lesson. 

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Sombre farewell for 15 girls who perished in dormitory blaze

A memorial for Utumishi Girls fire victims renewed calls for safer schools, accountability, and urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Kabarak University, NCBA plan to support local entrepreneurs

Kabarak University has jointly launched a collaborative initiative with NCBA bank to equip local SMEs with practical skills, networking opportunities and global market insights. 

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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Same script: Ignored school safety manual

Ignored provisions in Kenya’s School Safety Standards Manual continue to expose learners to deadly risks, as weak enforcement and overcrowding persist despite clear legal requirements.

By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago

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How everyday WiFi Routers can now secretly track and identify people

Researchers warn that ordinary WiFi routers could be exploited to identify and track people using radio wave analysis, raising new concerns about invisible surveillance.

By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago

UN declares climate protection a legal obligation under international law

UNGA has adopted a landmark resolution declaring that protecting the environment from greenhouse gas emissions is a strict legal obligation under international law.

By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago

Highways of the sky: Why birds ancient routes are under threat

World Migratory Bird Day highlights the urgent need to protect the ancient flyways, wetlands and coastlines that migratory birds depend on to survive their long journeys across continents.

By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago

Rift Valley lakes under siege as flamingo numbers plummet

Experts warn that protected Rift Valley lakes of Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria are under growing pressure from climate change, pollution, urban expansion and habitat destruction.

By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago

Kenya's protected areas stare at escalating threat from wildfires

Kenya is losing ground in its fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.

By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago

Legal scholar calls for shift in climate law

International legal scholars have called for a comprehensive review of international law to address the evasion of accountability by the world’s historical polluters

By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago

Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires

Kenya is losing ground in the fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.

By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago

The rediscovery of Kenya's lost Red Weaver

The rediscovery of Kenya’s Red Weaver in the Boni-Dodori Forest on July 3, 2026, after more than 12 years without photographic documentation, highlights the importance of scientific fieldwork.

By Irvin Jalango 14 days ago

Workplace lactation rooms help mothers sustain exclusive breastfeeding

For close to one year, the staff’s lactation room at Nakuru Level Five Hospital has become almost like a kitchen to Mercy Wanjiru.

By Irvin Jalango 29 days ago

Kenya pays tribute to 14 rangers killed in line of duty

World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate rangers killed and injured in the line of duty.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests

Taita communities are restoring Iyale Forest through tree planting, organic farming and beekeeping, boosting incomes while protecting biodiversity.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

Scientists urged to lead human origins research

African scientists have been urged to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage by investing in training, mentorship, and stronger scientific institutions.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction

Infrastructure development, industrial agriculture, mining, tourism, and commercial projects are encroaching on ecologically sensitive habitats due to weak environmental enforcement.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections

Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests

Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.

By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago

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Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop

Behind Malobah’s resilience was a dedicated team that had been managing a massive logistical effort since January.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record

Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has officially completed a gruelling 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record

Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago

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Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety

Research points to dangerously high levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in the lake's fish.

By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago