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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

9 Ordinary Things That Secretly Contain Plastic

Citizen Reporter Michael Karanja 05 Jan, 2026 05:59 PM

These items shed microplastics without our knowledge. They pollute rivers and soils, contaminate food chains, and travel through the air across continents. Recycling offers little relief, because many of these products masquerade as paper or natural fiber

These items shed microplastics without our knowledge. They pollute rivers and soils, contaminate food chains, and travel through the air across continents. Recycling offers little relief, because many of these products masquerade as paper or natural fiber

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.

Whale’s Death Demands Humanity Confronts Plastic Pollution

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 02 Jan, 2026 11:03 AM

Plastic takes hundreds, even thousands, of years to degrade. Instead of disappearing, it breaks down into microplastics that never truly vanish. Large animals like whales and turtles ingest plastic debris, leading to blockages, starvation, and internal in

Plastic takes hundreds, even thousands, of years to degrade. Instead of disappearing, it breaks down into microplastics that never truly vanish. Large animals like whales and turtles ingest plastic debris, leading to blockages, starvation, and internal in

The Next Quarter Century Shapes Human Survival

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 31 Dec, 2025 12:07 PM

The quarter century from 2000 to 2025 was essentially a transition from warning to action. The science became undeniable, policies took shape, and technology advanced, but the pace of change fell short of what was needed.

The quarter century from 2000 to 2025 was essentially a transition from warning to action. The science became undeniable, policies took shape, and technology advanced, but the pace of change fell short of what was needed.

Why Scientists Call Ocean Acidification the 'Evil Twin of Climate Change'

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 29 Dec, 2025 12:10 PM

As acidification harms marine ecosystems, the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon decreases. More CO₂ stays in the atmosphere, driving climate change. And that, in turn, worsens acidification. The ocean still absorbs massive amounts of CO₂, but the

As acidification harms marine ecosystems, the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon decreases. More CO₂ stays in the atmosphere, driving climate change. And that, in turn, worsens acidification. The ocean still absorbs massive amounts of CO₂, but the

5 Ways to Build a Home That Protects the Planet in 2026

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 28 Dec, 2025 11:53 AM

As 2026 begins, one of the most meaningful resolutions you could make might be building a home. But do you know you can build one that protects not only you, but also the planet?

As 2026 begins, one of the most meaningful resolutions you could make might be building a home. But do you know you can build one that protects not only you, but also the planet?

How 2025’s Ocean Crisis Meets 2026’s Global Treaty

Citizen Reporter Pendo Setim 27 Dec, 2025 10:56 AM

The Planetary Boundaries framework, developed in 2009 by Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and colleagues, identifies nine critical processes that keep Earth stable.

The Planetary Boundaries framework, developed in 2009 by Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and colleagues, identifies nine critical processes that keep Earth stable.