Stories by: Newton Maiyo
VITAL SCAVENGERS
The Overlooked Allies: How Scavengers Sustain Biodiversity
03 Mar, 2025 10:18 AM
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,
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,
VANISHING LAKES
Vanishing Lakes: Climate Change Threatens to Erase Marine Ecosystems
04 Jun, 2024 10:18 AM
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
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
WASTE CRISIS
Nairobi Crisis: Improper Waste Management Fuels Climate Catastrophe
23 May, 2024 10:30 AM
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
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
