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Nakuru County Moves to Make Gioto Safer Through Recycling

Citizen Reporter County Climate Reporter et al 22 Jan, 2026 11:43 AM

Gioto has been Nakuru’s main dumpsite since 1972, covering about 50 hectares and receiving an estimated 250 tons of waste daily. Trucks and tractors offload garbage while families, especially women and children, scavenge for plastics, metals, and food scr

Gioto has been Nakuru’s main dumpsite since 1972, covering about 50 hectares and receiving an estimated 250 tons of waste daily. Trucks and tractors offload garbage while families, especially women and children, scavenge for plastics, metals, and food scr

Weather Update: Sunshine Meets Showers in Kenya This Week

Citizen Reporter Moses Bett 21 Jan, 2026 11:22 AM

Temperatures stay on the warmer side in most low-lying areas. The Coast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya, and parts of the South-eastern lowlands can expect hot days, with temperatures rising above 30°C and in some places reaching 33°C to 36°C. Thes

Temperatures stay on the warmer side in most low-lying areas. The Coast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya, and parts of the South-eastern lowlands can expect hot days, with temperatures rising above 30°C and in some places reaching 33°C to 36°C. Thes

Nakuru County Steps Up Drainage Works Ahead of Rainy Season

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 19 Jan, 2026 03:09 PM

Working through the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the County Government says county teams are desilting drains, clearing blocked channels, and carrying out rout

Working through the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the County Government says county teams are desilting drains, clearing blocked channels, and carrying out rout

Nakuru Strengthens Sustainable Farming with Multi‑Stakeholder Forum

Citizen Reporter Moses Bett 16 Jan, 2026 02:56 PM

Following the official launch of the Nakuru County Agroecology Policy on December 10, 2025, the county recently convened the Agroecology Multi‑Stakeholder Forum, marking a decisive step in turning policy into coordinated, inclusive, and impactful action.

Following the official launch of the Nakuru County Agroecology Policy on December 10, 2025, the county recently convened the Agroecology Multi‑Stakeholder Forum, marking a decisive step in turning policy into coordinated, inclusive, and impactful action.

Global Heat Surges as Weather Body Ranks 2025 Third Warmest Year

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 15 Jan, 2026 10:11 AM

Scientists emphasize that about 90% of excess heat from global warming is stored in the ocean, making ocean heat a critical indicator of climate change. The year before, 2024 set the all‑time record, with global temperatures averaging 1.55 °C above pre‑in

Scientists emphasize that about 90% of excess heat from global warming is stored in the ocean, making ocean heat a critical indicator of climate change. The year before, 2024 set the all‑time record, with global temperatures averaging 1.55 °C above pre‑in

Greenhouse Farming: How a Nakuru Farmer Turned Losses into Profitable Harvests

Citizen Reporter Joshua Joel 13 Jan, 2026 04:18 PM

Growing tomatoes outdoors demanded a lot of staking, but the sticks often rotted during rainy seasons. With no nearby bushes to source sticks, this became a major challenge. Sometimes entire rows were broken by wind, leaving fruits on the ground to rot. C

Growing tomatoes outdoors demanded a lot of staking, but the sticks often rotted during rainy seasons. With no nearby bushes to source sticks, this became a major challenge. Sometimes entire rows were broken by wind, leaving fruits on the ground to rot. C

Why 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

Citizen Reporter Jasmine Mumba 10 Jan, 2026 12:48 PM

The UN has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), a global call to protect some of the world’s largest and most important ecosystems.

The UN has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), a global call to protect some of the world’s largest and most important ecosystems.

Ministry Says Erratic Rains, Rice Shortages Threaten Food Security

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 09 Jan, 2026 06:30 PM

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development warns that erratic rainfall and falling domestic output are already fuelling volatility, threatening a broader wave of food inflation that could hit maize and other essentials.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development warns that erratic rainfall and falling domestic output are already fuelling volatility, threatening a broader wave of food inflation that could hit maize and other essentials.

KWS Issues Public Advisory After Two Lionesses Spotted Outside Nairobi National Park

Citizen Reporter Jasmine Mumba 07 Jan, 2026 05:55 PM

Nairobi National Park remains one of the few protected wildlife areas located so close to a major city, making occasional wildlife encounters outside the park a persistent challenge.

Nairobi National Park remains one of the few protected wildlife areas located so close to a major city, making occasional wildlife encounters outside the park a persistent challenge.

From Near Extinction to Renewal: Kenya’s Rhino Story

Citizen Reporter Mercy Kulei 06 Jan, 2026 06:08 PM

The return of rhinos to Mount Kenya is therefore more than symbolic; it is a testament to Kenya’s resilience, scientific planning, and long‑term commitment to restoring landscapes once emptied of their giants. It signals a conservation trajectory rooted i

The return of rhinos to Mount Kenya is therefore more than symbolic; it is a testament to Kenya’s resilience, scientific planning, and long‑term commitment to restoring landscapes once emptied of their giants. It signals a conservation trajectory rooted i

Amboseli's Craig Passing Highlights Why Super Tuskers Matter

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 04 Jan, 2026 10:11 AM

According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Craig was a legendary super tusker, famed for his immense, ground sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence. Born in January 1972 to Cassandra, the great matriarch of the CB family, Craig lived a life that

According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Craig was a legendary super tusker, famed for his immense, ground sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence. Born in January 1972 to Cassandra, the great matriarch of the CB family, Craig lived a life that

Fog Harvesting: A Simple Answer to Climate‑Driven Water Shortages

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 03 Jan, 2026 11:15 AM

One of the most remarkable adaptations is fog harvesting. It is a simple, sustainable technique that captures moisture directly from the air. Across fog prone landscapes, fine mesh nets stretch like silent guardians.

One of the most remarkable adaptations is fog harvesting. It is a simple, sustainable technique that captures moisture directly from the air. Across fog prone landscapes, fine mesh nets stretch like silent guardians.