Mazingira Day: Nakuru's Sinkhole Reveals a Deeper Crisis

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.

The focus of the program involves transitioning selected schools to biogas energy systems. These installations convert organic waste into clean, renewable energy, reducing dependence on fuelwood and easing pressure on forest resources.

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.

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.

Glass waste contaminates soil and water, creating a heave carbon boost but through recycling and creative reuse like Max Macharia's art, pollution can be transformed .

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

The Forum’s living strategy reflects a shift from token consultation to genuine collaboration, setting the stage for a more equitable and trusted voluntary carbon market.

As World Water Week 2025 reminds us, water is more than a source-it's survival. In Kenya and beyond, protecting freshwater systems is essential to fighting climate change, conserving biodiversity, and securing human livelihoods.

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.

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.

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."

From restoring degraded landscapes to empowering smallholder farmers and boosting rural incomes, the Vision is anchored in a long-term commitment to sustainable growth.

KFS rangers embody this year's theme by not only protecting Kenya's rich forest ecosystems but also actively shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.

Captured at the height of the migration season, which runs from July through October, the live coverage highlighted the dramatic river crossings that attract visitors and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world.

"This accolade represents not only the stunning allure of the Maasai Mara but also the steadfast dedication of local communities, conservationists, and governmental bodies who tirelessly work to safeguard it," remarked Rebecca Miano, the Cabinet Secretary

Farmers abandoned pyrethrum in favor of more reliable alternatives like potatoes, maize, or dairy farming. Kenya’s share in the global market dwindled, and countries like Rwanda and Tanzania stepped in to fill the gap.

An exhibition dedicated to the International Year of Camelids will also run alongside the event, featuring innovations, traditional knowledge, and experience from camel-keeping communities.

Schools across Kenya are being encouraged to plan visits, with KWS offering guided educational tours tailored to various age groups. Teachers are also being equipped with resources to link these experiences to the national curriculum.

According to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa, the Ministry is scaling up enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility, promoting biodegradable materials like sisal and bamboo, and working with counties

Kenya’s leadership in environmental reform has garnered global attention. The plastic bag ban was ranked among the world’s most stringent and has since inspired several African nations to follow suit. However, plastic pollution persists in new forms from

CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr

The initiative addresses malnutrition, particularly among low-income families, and teaches households to recycle non-degradable waste, such as repurposing old tires into garden beds.

KEFRI currently undertakes its research and development activities under five thematic areas; Forest Productivity, Health and Tree Improvement, Forest Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Environment Management, Forest Products and Entrepreneurship Developme

As unpredictable weather patterns disrupt agricultural output, the resulting scarcity of water and food intensifies competition among communities, leading to increased hunger. Moreover, climate change has the potential to displace populations.

Geothermal energy remains the cornerstone of Kenya's electricity generation, producing 2,875.33 GWh in the latest biannual report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the financial year 2024/2025. This renewable source accounts for

“Carbon markets offer a mechanism through which we can channel climate finance, incentivize sustainable practices, and unlock new streams of revenue for communities, businesses, and government,” he said.