Stories by: Pendo Setim

Graced by Kenya’s First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, the event celebrates young environmental champions from across the country who have shown exceptional creativity and commitment to conservation. It brings together learners, educators, government representati

With Kenya accelerating its commitment to the Early Warning for All initiative, Muriuki’s technical depth and strategic foresight are expected to fortify the Department’s ability to deliver timely, reliable, and actionable climate intelligence — protectin

Globally, the United Nations Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) reinforces this stance. It aims to halt species extinction and biodiversity loss, reminding nations that development without ecological integrity is a false victory.

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga noted that measures have been put in place to facilitate visitors who had already booked and paid for their trips through the eCitizen prior to this pronouncement.

On the night of September 26, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) issued a notice: Lake Nakuru National Park would not be part of the free-entry celebration. No explanation. No justification. Just a line in a presser: “Customers with prepaid eCitizen tickets

“Global climate financing is unfair,” Ruto said, “forcing Africa to raise most of its resources at home and placing an impossible burden on economies that have contributed the least to this crisis.”

These include the iconic savannahs of Amboseli and Tsavo, to the forested silence of Kakamega and the volcanic drama of Hell’s Gate.

At Lewa-Borana Conservancy, KWS successfully ear-notched 46 rhinos, enabling individual identification and easier monitoring. Biological samples were also collected to build a DNA database, a tool in forensic analysis and anti-poaching investigations.

According to WMO, two-thirds of rivers globally have shown abnormal water levels over the past six years.

With the new strategy in place, Kenya is not just planting bamboo, it’s planting the seeds of a greener, more resilient future.

Speaking during a high-level media and development partners’ roundtable for the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), held on September 17, 2025, CS Barasa joined the Environment and Climate Change Pr

As the world marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, one truth stands tall: multilateral agreements work. They don’t just promise, they deliver. The Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol, and the Kigali Amendment of 2016 we

With a reservoir capacity of 688 million cubic meters, Thwake is set to serve over 1.3 million people across Makueni, Kitui, and parts of Machakos including the rapidly expanding Konza Techno City.

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.

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

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.

Africa possess 7,900 GW of solar potential. Over 1,753 GW of hydropower. Wind energy clocks in at 461 GW. Kenya is leading in geothermal. Ethiopia commands hydro. Morocco is taking charge with solar and wind. This isn't potential—it’s power waiting to be

Humans are burning through the planet's biological budget—more CO₂ than forests can absorb, more water than aquifers can replenish, and more fish, trees, and soil than nature can regrow.

According to the UN, the most widespread and devastating droughts in recorded history have unfolded since 2023—sweeping across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, over 90 million people face

In a press statement released on June 29, 2025, Dr. Paul Makitu, Director of Nature Kenya, describes the park as an "island of wilderness within a city," a unique feature that has put Nairobi on the global map. "It provides Nairobians with fresh air, rela