Stories by: Newton Maiyo

While it might seem like a far-off problem, water pollution has long term effects that touch every part of our lives, from our health and local ecosystems to the very climate we depend on.

Scavengers feed on dead animals or the leftover carcasses of other predators. Though this may sound grim, their role in the ecosystem is far from unpleasant. They perform an essential service by helping to recycle nutrients, prevent the spread of disease,

According to Professor John Githaiga, an environmental expert at the University of Nairobi, the decreasing water levels in Olbosaat Lake, which had a capacity of less than 10% in March 2023 before the heavy rains, can be attributed to a combination of pro

Nairobi is estimated to produce around 2,500 tons of solid waste daily. However, this waste could be converted into valuable resources, such as energy, which would reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Proper solid was