Why Lakes Are Lifelines We Cannot Afford To Lose

With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.

In recent years, shorter rainfall seasons and prolonged droughts across Kenya have further threatened agricultural production, making the adoption of solar-powered irrigation increasingly urgent for farmers’ survival.

According to the President, the initiative will include 30–40% local content in the assembly of e-vehicles, with the long-term goal of full-scale manufacturing.

Mosquitoes are not the sole vectors of risk. They also transmit Zika virus, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile fever, while tick-borne encephalitis is caused by ticks, and midges (Culicoides flies) cause Oropouche fever. The c

Beyond food production, pollinators uphold biodiversity. Almost 90% of wild flowering plants rely on animal pollinators, which in turn maintain healthy ecosystems by enabling plant reproduction, supporting soil health, and nurturing habitats for wildlife.

During the forum, a common worry surfaced: the growing privatization of agriculture and the diminishing rights of farmers. Attendees contended that although over 80 percent of seeds utilized in Africa are sourced from farmers, numerous countries still pri

The heavy rainfall will be experienced between August 17th to 19th and ease from 20th, so citizens are asked to avoid walking or driving and sheltering under trees as a precaution.

Egerton University is hosting a five-day Kenya National Research Festival 2025. The festival held in collaboration with the National Research Fund (NRF) started on August 18, 2025 and will run uptown August 22, 2025.

As of 2025, more than 80 protected areas across over 20 countries have been placed on the IUCN Green List. These include forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and marine ecosystems. What makes the Green List unique is its emphasis on accountability.

Today, at the county level, KFS plays a vital role in managing, conserving, and protecting forest resources while actively engaging communities and supporting sustainable development. The Service also conducts awareness drives to educate the public on the

KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo

Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.

This kind of pollution can extend beyond the intended target to causing contamination to air, water, soil, and extensively affecting non-target organisms starting with human beings.

The okapi seems to have been stitched together by an artist with an overactive imagination — a giraffe’s head, a horse’s body, and the striped hind legs of a zebra. Yet this odd combination is not a mistake of evolution; it’s a masterpiece of adaptation.

Now, cats don't just exist but are adored. They are Simba, Luna, or Tofu. They have toys, beds, bell collars, and an adoring fan base on social media. City millennials and Gen Zers are happily raising cats, sharing memes about them, and considering them e

To date, the organization has succeeded in planting over 80,000 trees in schools and churches across the Western region—a move that earned a warm praise from CS Barasa, who described their action as "a bold and commendable step."

Elephants are not commodities; they are sentient beings with tight social bonds, long memories, and emotional depth. To lose them is not just to lose an animal species, but a profound part of the Earth’s natural heritage.

Other parts of Asia were hit by devastating rains, lengthy droughts, and strong tropical cyclones, which all contributed to triggering displacement, crop damage, and loss of lives and livelihood.

Every year, up to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean. That's the same as dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single minute. Yet, out of all the plastic we make, only 9% is ever recycled.

This World Elephant Day, we are called not just to admire elephants, but to act. Supporting collaring programs, advocating for wildlife corridors, and educating others about the role of matriarchs are all ways to contribute.