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Tyres Kill Fish—And We’re Just Starting to Notice
20 Jul, 2025 10:00 PM
When exposed to air, 6PPD turns into another chemical—6PPD-quinone—which has been shown to be highly toxic to fish, especially salmon. In some areas, this chemical has been linked to the sudden death of fish populations.
When exposed to air, 6PPD turns into another chemical—6PPD-quinone—which has been shown to be highly toxic to fish, especially salmon. In some areas, this chemical has been linked to the sudden death of fish populations.
Across the Dunes: The Deadly Truth Behind Sand and Dust Storms
13 Jul, 2025 04:20 AM
Sand and dust storms harm the health and quality of life of billions of people and cost billions of dollars to the world economy, according to Celeste Saulo, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Sand and dust storms harm the health and quality of life of billions of people and cost billions of dollars to the world economy, according to Celeste Saulo, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
NEMA Welcomes Jospong Group for Game-Changing Waste Solutions
04 Jul, 2025 04:30 PM
On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.
On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.
UN Report Exposes Worsening Drought, Rising Hunger in Africa
03 Jul, 2025 12:39 PM
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
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
Stay Vigilant: Kenya's Weather Variability This July
01 Jul, 2025 11:47 AM
According to the department, rainfall is anticipated in a number of areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, the Rift Valley itself, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, and parts of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
According to the department, rainfall is anticipated in a number of areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, the Rift Valley itself, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, and parts of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
Why Every Kenyan Needs to Tackle Their Carbon Footprint
28 Jun, 2025 10:00 AM
In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.
In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.
Kenya’s Climate Shift: What to Expect This Week
24 Jun, 2025 03:30 PM
Daytime temperatures will soar above 30°C in the northeastern and northwestern regions. Strong winds exceeding 25 knots (about 12.86 m/s) are also forecast for coastal, southeastern, northeastern, and northwestern areas.
Daytime temperatures will soar above 30°C in the northeastern and northwestern regions. Strong winds exceeding 25 knots (about 12.86 m/s) are also forecast for coastal, southeastern, northeastern, and northwestern areas.
Climate Crisis Threatens Rare Sokoke Scops Owl’s Future
21 Jun, 2025 10:00 AM
It is one of Africa’s most elusive and endangered birds, found only in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest and parts of Tanzania with only a count of less than 400 in population making not only rare but also in danger of disappearing entirely.
It is one of Africa’s most elusive and endangered birds, found only in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest and parts of Tanzania with only a count of less than 400 in population making not only rare but also in danger of disappearing entirely.
Conservation Breakthrough: Science Unveils Wildlife's Hidden Decline
20 Jun, 2025 11:34 AM
On June 18, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), alongside conservation partners including the Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS), the Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI), and the World-Wide Fund for Nature - Kenya (WW
On June 18, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), alongside conservation partners including the Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS), the Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI), and the World-Wide Fund for Nature - Kenya (WW
Nakuru's Green Crusaders: How Locals are Restoring the Mau Forest
17 Jun, 2025 02:26 PM
Like many forested regions in Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex has long suffered from deforestation, illegal logging, charcoal burning, and encroachment. These pressures have not only degraded the environment but also threatened the traditional livelihoods o
Like many forested regions in Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex has long suffered from deforestation, illegal logging, charcoal burning, and encroachment. These pressures have not only degraded the environment but also threatened the traditional livelihoods o
Rhino Ark Transforms South West Mau into a Conservation Sanctuary
13 Jun, 2025 10:53 AM
One of the most compelling aspects of Rhino Ark’s approach has been its commitment to community-based conservation. In partnership with Ndoinet Community Forest Association (NOCFA) and other local groups previously involved in forest degradation
One of the most compelling aspects of Rhino Ark’s approach has been its commitment to community-based conservation. In partnership with Ndoinet Community Forest Association (NOCFA) and other local groups previously involved in forest degradation
Local Communities Lead Forest Restoration in Southern Mau
07 Jun, 2025 10:00 AM
Southern Mau’s importance has grown even more critical as climate change continues to affect rainfall patterns, agricultural yields, and river flows.
Southern Mau’s importance has grown even more critical as climate change continues to affect rainfall patterns, agricultural yields, and river flows.
Nakuru Farmer Transforms Tea Farming with Sustainable Practices
06 Jun, 2025 10:00 AM
Communities that depend on farming are especially vulnerable to the effects of water scarcity, with streams and rivers often being the only reliable sources of water for both domestic and agricultural use.
Communities that depend on farming are especially vulnerable to the effects of water scarcity, with streams and rivers often being the only reliable sources of water for both domestic and agricultural use.
Kenya, Africa Allies Push for Fair Green Energy Future
30 May, 2025 01:51 PM
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
Intense Weather Patterns Set to Hit Kenya
27 May, 2025 01:00 PM
The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to monitor these patterns closely and urges the public to stay updated through their official platforms, including the FASTA-Ken weather app
The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to monitor these patterns closely and urges the public to stay updated through their official platforms, including the FASTA-Ken weather app
The Harsh Impact of Climate Change on the Poor
21 May, 2025 05:32 PM
Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern
Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern
Kenya's Early Warnings Initiative Targets Climate Hazards
21 May, 2025 04:29 PM
The initiative draws from a sophisticated array of data sources, from weather satellites to meteorological stations, and delivers real-time alerts about impending climate hazards
The initiative draws from a sophisticated array of data sources, from weather satellites to meteorological stations, and delivers real-time alerts about impending climate hazards
Government Promotes Community Involvement in Wildlife Coexistence
14 May, 2025 01:13 PM
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
Weatherman: Brace for a Wild Weather Rollercoaster This Week
13 May, 2025 11:08 AM
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
PS Ng’eno Champions Collaboration Across Environment, Health Ministries
09 May, 2025 05:00 PM
The Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Environment and Climate, Festus Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborative approaches in Health, Environment, and Agriculture.
The Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Environment and Climate, Festus Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborative approaches in Health, Environment, and Agriculture.
How Solar Cut Kigoro Dairy’s Power Bill and Increased Farmers’ Earnings
07 Mar, 2025 03:49 PM
According to the Kigoro Dairy manager, the incorporation of solar energy into the dairy’s operations has enabled them to increase the price of milk per liter collected from farmers.
According to the Kigoro Dairy manager, the incorporation of solar energy into the dairy’s operations has enabled them to increase the price of milk per liter collected from farmers.
Preserve Nature, Your Wellbeing Depends on it
11 Feb, 2025 04:25 PM
Numerous studies have shown that nature offers unparalleled mental health benefits that technology and modern conveniences cannot replicate. Time spent outdoors reduces stress, alleviates feelings of anger, and fosters a sense of calm.
Numerous studies have shown that nature offers unparalleled mental health benefits that technology and modern conveniences cannot replicate. Time spent outdoors reduces stress, alleviates feelings of anger, and fosters a sense of calm.
Government Invests Ksh130 Million to Extend Dyke in Budalang'i
22 Jan, 2025 05:00 PM
“The project will safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.
“The project will safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.
Join the Efforts: Save our Wetlands, Says Secretary General
16 Jan, 2025 12:19 PM
“I invite you to take action in three ways; make conscious choices to stop polluting wetlands, join the global efforts to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands and take part in wetland restoration efforts locally wherever you live. Be a part of the sol
“I invite you to take action in three ways; make conscious choices to stop polluting wetlands, join the global efforts to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands and take part in wetland restoration efforts locally wherever you live. Be a part of the sol
Seaweed Farming Cuts Climate Change: Discover How
08 Jan, 2025 02:54 PM
One of the most significant benefits of seaweed farming is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass. A portion of this carbon is exported into the marine environment as particulate and dissolved organic carbon during the cultivatio
One of the most significant benefits of seaweed farming is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass. A portion of this carbon is exported into the marine environment as particulate and dissolved organic carbon during the cultivatio
Commit to Healing the Planet in 2025
06 Jan, 2025 12:37 PM
In Kenya, the vision for climate action is equally ambitious, calling for a 32% reduction in emissions while fostering a climate-resilient economy. Key initiatives include transitioning the national grid to 100% renewable energy by 2030, enhancing energy
In Kenya, the vision for climate action is equally ambitious, calling for a 32% reduction in emissions while fostering a climate-resilient economy. Key initiatives include transitioning the national grid to 100% renewable energy by 2030, enhancing energy
CS Duale Addresses Key Environmental Petitions
06 Dec, 2024 01:07 PM
In his statement regarding Petition No. 52 of 2023, which concerns the ban on asbestos roofing materials, Duale acknowledged the serious health risks posed by asbestos. “The Ministry acknowledges the health risks posed by asbestos and is committed to tran
In his statement regarding Petition No. 52 of 2023, which concerns the ban on asbestos roofing materials, Duale acknowledged the serious health risks posed by asbestos. “The Ministry acknowledges the health risks posed by asbestos and is committed to tran