World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos
An analysis of the foetus's DNA revealed that the pregnancy resulted from the embryo transfer which was carried out in September 24, in Kenya.
By 1 month ago
World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos
Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant
The Sh12.7 billion proposed cement plant at Chasimba in Kilifi South sub-county has been met with sharp criticism with conservationists terming the project as environmentally disastrous.
By 1 month ago
Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant
Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road
NEMA has approved the construction of the controversial Ihite-Ndunyu Njeru road otherwise known as the Mau-Mau Road despite opposition from conservationists.
By 2 months ago
Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road
Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru
President William Ruto has appointed a multi-agency team to address issues causing conflicts in and around Lake Nakuru National Park.
By 2 months ago
Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru
Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law
The new regulations are expected to reduce carbon emissions caused by EU consumption and production of the relevant commodities by at least 32 million metric tonnes a year.
By 2 months ago
Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law
Secret behind top grades at Moi High School Kabarak
Principal says each teacher is assigned students to nurture and monitor to ensure their needs are attended to on time, exposed to different professions and mentors every year in June.
By 2 months ago
Secret behind top grades at Moi High School  Kabarak
KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties
Agency publishes tender for second phase of the green zones development project. Menengaia and Chepalungu among forests to be covered in project set to end this year.
By 2 months ago
KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties
Negotiators' group launches climate expert database
The launch by the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) is part of the continental efforts to avail climate change knowledge and its impacts across the continent.
By 2 months ago
Negotiators' group launches climate expert database
EU adopts new law for deforestation-free products
The new EU Deforestation Regulation has listed seven commodities that should be ‘deforestation-free’ for them to be sold to the EU markets.
By 2 months ago
EU adopts new law for deforestation-free products
UN report: Countries off track on goals
UNFCCC revealed that the world remains massively off track to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoiding climate catastrophe.
By 2 months ago
UN report: Countries off track on goals
Schools, locals turn villages green, clean up River Njoro
In the initiative, the schools partner with the community to undertake activities that include tending tree nurseries, planting trees and regular clean-up of River Njoro.
By 2 months ago
Schools, locals turn villages green, clean up River Njoro
Early Christmas for Moi family as leaders warn on same sex unions
Legislators say they are fighting idea of same sex marriages and ask religious leaders to join the war to save African cultures.
By 3 months ago
Early Christmas for Moi family as leaders warn on same sex unions
Innovation and research hailed during Kabarak graduation fete
Innovations, including digitisation of antenatal care booklets, electronic voting systems, making ugali from grass as well as solving power outage challenges in airports, made the highlights.
By 3 months ago
Innovation and research hailed during Kabarak graduation fete
Why climate negotiators want new agendas in global stocktake
The stocktake will lay the foundation for countries to update and enhance their national climate action plans. It takes place every five years.
By 4 months ago
Why climate negotiators want new agendas in global stocktake
Mara 'cow eyes' reduce wildlife poisoning cases
The ambitious plan involves painting spots that resemble eyes on the backside of cattle to scare predators.
By 5 months ago
Mara 'cow eyes' reduce wildlife poisoning cases
How Yala swamp farmers are adapting to climate change
Climate farmers in Kanyibok are part of the 165 farmers practising climate-smart initiatives, activities that are slowly changing the face of the Yala ecosystem.
By 5 months ago
How Yala swamp farmers are adapting to climate change
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6,290 hectares of forest lost in 1 year: Report
The latest deforestation alerts in September and October this year were reported across Narok, Nakuru, Kericho Elgeiyo-Marakwet and Nyamira counties.
By 5 months ago
6,290 hectares of forest lost in 1 year: Report
Kabarak, Strathmore to train small businesses
The partnership is part of the implementation of the Kenya Small Business Development Centres, a USAID program being implemented by Strathmore University Business School.
By 5 months ago
Kabarak, Strathmore to train small businesses
President Ruto directs for wildlife policy review
President William Ruto has ordered for a review of laws and policies to tackle challenges being experienced in the wildlife sector.
By 6 months ago
President Ruto directs for wildlife policy review
Specialist group formed to boost wildlife conservation
The government has launched a specialist group to compile information on wildlife and conservation actions for policy formulations.
By 6 months ago
Specialist group formed to boost wildlife conservation
More black rhino sanctuaries to be created to curb fights for territory
Rhino populations in six sanctuaries, Ngulia, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Solio, Ol Pejeta and Lewa are beyond optimum carrying capacity.
By 6 months ago
More black rhino sanctuaries to be created to curb fights for territory
Mangrove heroes restoring ecosystems one seedling at a time
Beneath the clear morning skies in Chara, a village on the edge of the Indian Ocean in Tana River County, footprints spread across vast mudflats to create a web that leads into the mangroves.
By 6 months ago
Mangrove heroes restoring ecosystems one seedling at a time
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Revealed: Kenya spends Sh11b to import toxic pesticides annually
Statistics reveal that crops such as maize, wheat, coffee, potatoes, and tomatoes have the highest pesticide usage, predominantly relying on highly hazardous pesticides.
By 6 months ago
Revealed: Kenya spends Sh11b to import toxic pesticides annually
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Banks fuelling climate crises by funding harmful projects - report
The report titled “How Finance Flows” tracked financial flows from banks to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture in 134 developing countries.
By 6 months ago
Banks fuelling climate crises by funding harmful projects - report
The critical role played by trees in regulating climate patterns
Marmanet forest which was initially 30,488 hectares in 1990 has reduced by over 40 per cent of its forest cover. Mau forest complex is hardest hit by forest excisions, illegal settlements.
By 6 months ago
The critical role played by trees in regulating climate patterns
Meet Logos Hope, the floating library
MV Logos Hope, in her travels to thousands of ports across the world to promote literacy and education, will dock in Mombasa on August 21 for a two-week treat.
By 7 months ago
Meet Logos Hope, the floating library
Cases of people seeking climate justice on the rise, says report
Kenyan cases are part of the growing number of climate change cases which have since doubled since the first report on the issue, from 884 in 2017 to 2,180 in 2022.
By 8 months ago
Cases of people seeking climate justice on the rise, says report
Invasive snail threatens rice fields - study
The invasion of apple snails, which was first reported in the county in 2019, had reduced rice yields by up to 14 per cent and net rice income by up to 60 per cent.
By 8 months ago
Invasive snail threatens rice fields - study
Plastics at almost all of world's coral reefs - study
Plastic pollution along the major coastal beaches remains a major challenge. Poor disposal of fishing gear, he said, remains rampant and needs regulations.
By 8 months ago
Plastics at almost all of world's coral reefs - study
Diverse forest ecosystems vital for conservation, climate checks
The continued depletion of the country’s forests can however result in water insecurity. This is not a new phenomenon as the degradation of Kenyan forests has been experienced before.
By 8 months ago
Diverse forest ecosystems vital for conservation, climate checks
Saving forests: Experts decry, praise lifting of logging ban as regulations are rolled out
Some say lifting of the ban might have detrimental effects on indigenous forests; call on government to release an official statement detailing forests in which logging will be allowed.
By 8 months ago
Saving forests: Experts decry, praise lifting of logging ban as regulations are rolled out
Carbon markets stakeholders launch rulebook
Claims Code ensures companies buying the carbon credits select carbon credits that meet stringent quality thresholds and disclose information supporting claims
By 8 months ago
Carbon markets stakeholders launch rulebook
Giraffe subspecies inbreeding themselves to extinction
Masai giraffes, which are listed as ‘vulnerable’ and are extinct in seven African countries, may be more endangered than previously thought and are, in fact, facing a new threat to their future
By 8 months ago
Giraffe subspecies inbreeding themselves to extinction
World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos
An analysis of the foetus's DNA revealed that the pregnancy resulted from the embryo transfer which was carried out in September 24, in Kenya.
By 1 month ago
World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos
Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant
The Sh12.7 billion proposed cement plant at Chasimba in Kilifi South sub-county has been met with sharp criticism with conservationists terming the project as environmentally disastrous.
By 1 month ago
Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant
Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road
NEMA has approved the construction of the controversial Ihite-Ndunyu Njeru road otherwise known as the Mau-Mau Road despite opposition from conservationists.
By 2 months ago
Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road
Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru
President William Ruto has appointed a multi-agency team to address issues causing conflicts in and around Lake Nakuru National Park.
By 2 months ago
Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru
Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law
The new regulations are expected to reduce carbon emissions caused by EU consumption and production of the relevant commodities by at least 32 million metric tonnes a year.
By 2 months ago
Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law
Secret behind top grades at Moi High School Kabarak
Principal says each teacher is assigned students to nurture and monitor to ensure their needs are attended to on time, exposed to different professions and mentors every year in June.
By 2 months ago
Secret behind top grades at Moi High School  Kabarak
KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties
Agency publishes tender for second phase of the green zones development project. Menengaia and Chepalungu among forests to be covered in project set to end this year.
By 2 months ago
KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties
Building to the skies, but at what cost?
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