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Forest illegalities undermining restoration efforts, CS Duale says

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale now says forest illegalities like logging remain the greatest challenge to forest restoration efforts.

By Patrick Vidija 2024-09-13 16:33:34

Forest illegalities undermining restoration efforts, CS Duale says

KWS launches new measures after hyena kills child in Juja

By David Njaaga 2024-09-05 20:12:30

World sees record August heat for second year running

The world saw record average temperatures in August for the second year running, according to preliminary data from the EU's Copernicus climate monitor seen by AFP on Tuesday.

By AFP 2024-09-05 08:20:00

Burning trash a major source of plastic pollution, study

Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment.

By AFP 2024-09-05 08:10:00

Burning trash a major source of plastic pollution, study

Local communities, conservationists use science to restore Cherang'any

Kipteber Forest is part of the larger Cherang’any Hills catchment area that comprises 13 forest reserve blocks and traverses Trans-Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot Counties.

By Caroline Chebet 2024-09-02 00:00:00

Local communities, conservationists use science to restore Cherang'any

Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off

The second phase of the national wildlife census will kick off next week with researchers targeting closed game reserves and water bodies.

By Antony Gitonga 2024-09-01 11:48:25

Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off

Endangered species face more threats as wildlife trafficking rise

A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on wildlife crime has unearthed over 140,000 records of wildlife seizures that took place between 2015 and 2021.

By Caroline Chebet 2024-09-01 11:38:03

Endangered species face more threats as wildlife trafficking rise

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

The Horn of Africa is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Climate-related security threats intensify health, food, water, and energy insecurities across Africa.

By James Wanzala 2024-09-01 11:16:35

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

Kenyans are yearning for a sustainable future

Kenya must increase its efforts and rally other nations to incessantly push developed countries to honour their commitments under international climate agreements.

By Lynet Otieno 2024-08-31 07:42:01

Kenyans are yearning for a sustainable future

Wajir South MCAs raise concerns over masquerading wildlife conservationists

Community and leaders from Wajir South have expressed concerns over activities conducted by certain individuals masquerading as wildlife conservationists.

By Samson Wire 2024-08-28 22:00:44

Wajir South MCAs raise concerns over masquerading wildlife conservationists

Duale orders NEMA to remove asbestos roofing within three months

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to remove asbestos roofing from schools and private facilities within three months.

By David Njaaga 2024-08-28 19:35:56

Duale orders NEMA to remove asbestos roofing within three months

Kenya halts raw veneer exports to protect forests

The government has announced the immediate suspension of raw veneer exports to protect forests and support reforestation efforts.

By David Njaaga 2024-08-27 17:20:38

Kenya halts raw veneer exports to protect forests

How climate change turned Lake Victoria into adversary that left community in peril

Data shows that over 100 schools nationwide were damaged by recent floods. The March to May rains affected more than 101,132 households across the country.

By Dr Patrick Osewe 2024-08-26 00:00:00