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Africa's energy debate ignoring critical power distribution crisis, expert warns

While governments and investors have largely concentrated on expanding generation capacity, transmission infrastructure and distribution systems continue to suffer.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-05-16 10:13:24

Africa's energy debate ignoring critical power distribution crisis, expert warns

KFS gets 3 million tree seedlings boost for Jaza Miti drive

By James Wanzala 2026-05-15 15:40:49

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 Caroline Chebet 2026-05-15 06:00:00

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While old men become rich, women and youth remain poorer in Kenya's wildlife conservancies

Kenya’s conservationists is facing a monumental task on how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.

By The Coversation 2026-05-14 08:50:00

While old men become rich, women and youth remain poorer in Kenya's wildlife conservancies

Karugu calls for urgent regional action on deforestation

East African Community (EAC) Principal Secretary Dr Caroline Karugu has called for urgent and united action to tackle deforestation and climate change across the region.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-12 15:45:00

Karugu calls for urgent regional action on deforestation

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 Caroline Chebet 2026-05-11 06:00:00

Rift Valley lakes under siege as flamingo numbers plummet

Study exposes gaps in Africa climate adaptation knowledge

A mapping of climate adaptation research in Sub-Saharan Africa has found wide gaps in evidence on what works for food security and livelihoods, despite a large body of studies already published.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-04 16:35:00

Study exposes gaps in Africa climate adaptation knowledge

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 Caroline Chebet 2026-05-04 06:00:00

Kenya's protected areas stare at escalating threat from wildfires

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 Caroline Chebet 2026-05-04 06:00:00

Legal scholar calls for shift in climate law

Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall

Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws meant to tackle the crisis.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-03 16:23:00

Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall

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Beyond trees: Restoring life in Mount Elgon

PS Harry Kimtai is leading efforts to restore land, culture and livelihoods around Mount Elgon, as communities grapple with the environmental and cultural impact of deforestation.

By Jasmine Atieno 2026-04-29 12:10:23

Beyond trees: Restoring life in Mount Elgon

Climate disasters wreck schools, derail millions of learners

Climate disasters are devastating schools across Eastern and Southern Africa, disrupting millions of learners and costing billions in damages and lost future earnings.

By James Wanzala 2026-04-27 06:00:00