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DEVOLUTION GAINS
What Devolution Means for Kenya’s Climate Future
14 Aug, 2025 10:26 AM
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
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
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CLIMATE VOICES
Kenya Editors Guild Champion Climate Journalism Reform.
13 Aug, 2025 12:11 PM
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
POWERING PROGRESS
Why Investing in Renewables Pays Off for Everyone
11 Aug, 2025 02:16 PM
Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.
Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.
GREEN ENERGY
Kenya’s Clean Energy Transition: Building A Renewable Future
10 Aug, 2025 06:00 PM
In many rural parts of the country, clean energy solutions like solar or biogas remain underused—not because they aren’t available, but because communities lack information on how to
In many rural parts of the country, clean energy solutions like solar or biogas remain underused—not because they aren’t available, but because communities lack information on how to
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PESTICIDE POLLUTION
Pesticide Pollution Is Deadly: Here’s What You’re Not Told
10 Aug, 2025 08:50 AM
This kind of pollution can extend beyond the intended target to causing contamination to air, water, soil, and extensively affecting non-target organisms starting with human beings.
This kind of pollution can extend beyond the intended target to causing contamination to air, water, soil, and extensively affecting non-target organisms starting with human beings.
EVOLUTIONARY MARVEL ENDANGERED
The Okapi: Mysterious Silent Ghost Of The Congo Rainforest
09 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
The okapi seems to have been stitched together by an artist with an overactive imagination — a giraffe’s head, a horse’s body, and the striped hind legs of a zebra. Yet this odd combination is not a mistake of evolution; it’s a masterpiece of adaptation.
The okapi seems to have been stitched together by an artist with an overactive imagination — a giraffe’s head, a horse’s body, and the striped hind legs of a zebra. Yet this odd combination is not a mistake of evolution; it’s a masterpiece of adaptation.
FELINE FRIENDS
What International Cat Day Really Means to a Kenyan Soul
08 Aug, 2025 02:23 PM
Now, cats don't just exist but are adored. They are Simba, Luna, or Tofu. They have toys, beds, bell collars, and an adoring fan base on social media. City millennials and Gen Zers are happily raising cats, sharing memes about them, and considering them e
Now, cats don't just exist but are adored. They are Simba, Luna, or Tofu. They have toys, beds, bell collars, and an adoring fan base on social media. City millennials and Gen Zers are happily raising cats, sharing memes about them, and considering them e
MOTHERS OF THE EARTH
How Western Kenya’s Women Are Reclaiming the Climate
07 Aug, 2025 06:00 PM
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."
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."
BLOOD IVORY
Why Ivory Trafficking Is A Serious Threat To Elephants And the Planet
07 Aug, 2025 04:44 PM
Elephants are not commodities; they are sentient beings with tight social bonds, long memories, and emotional depth. To lose them is not just to lose an animal species, but a profound part of the Earth’s natural heritage.
Elephants are not commodities; they are sentient beings with tight social bonds, long memories, and emotional depth. To lose them is not just to lose an animal species, but a profound part of the Earth’s natural heritage.
WARMING SURGE
WMO Sounds Alarm as Asia Heats Up to 41.2°C
05 Aug, 2025 04:54 PM
Other parts of Asia were hit by devastating rains, lengthy droughts, and strong tropical cyclones, which all contributed to triggering displacement, crop damage, and loss of lives and livelihood.
Other parts of Asia were hit by devastating rains, lengthy droughts, and strong tropical cyclones, which all contributed to triggering displacement, crop damage, and loss of lives and livelihood.
GLOBAL WASTE CRISIS
89% of Ocean Floor Plastics Are Single-Use, Study Finds
05 Aug, 2025 03:30 PM
Every year, up to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean. That's the same as dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single minute. Yet, out of all the plastic we make, only 9% is ever recycled.
Every year, up to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean. That's the same as dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single minute. Yet, out of all the plastic we make, only 9% is ever recycled.
MEMORY LOSS
Why Elephant Matriarchs Are Vanishing—and Why It Matters
04 Aug, 2025 11:42 AM
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.
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.
CLIMATE CASH
How Kenya Can Use Carbon Credits To Fund Climate Solutions
02 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
Simply put, at the heart of the UN Carbon Market is a basic idea: countries, companies, and even individuals should pay for the carbon dioxide (CO₂) they release into the atmosphere. The more you pollute, the more you pay.
Simply put, at the heart of the UN Carbon Market is a basic idea: countries, companies, and even individuals should pay for the carbon dioxide (CO₂) they release into the atmosphere. The more you pollute, the more you pay.
GLOBAL WAKEUP
UN Ignites Global Climate Action with High-Stakes Climate Weeks
01 Aug, 2025 10:53 AM
By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.
By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.
BEYOND TREES
Kenya’s Forestry Vision Targets Jobs, Climate Action, and Growth
30 Jul, 2025 05:07 PM
From restoring degraded landscapes to empowering smallholder farmers and boosting rural incomes, the Vision is anchored in a long-term commitment to sustainable growth.
From restoring degraded landscapes to empowering smallholder farmers and boosting rural incomes, the Vision is anchored in a long-term commitment to sustainable growth.
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SUN POWERED
Farmers Transform Baringo’s Drylands with Solar-Fueled Irrigation
30 Jul, 2025 11:10 AM
An increasing number of farmers are adopting the concept of climate change resilience in their operations to enhance productivity. The shorter rainfall seasons have been delayed, and extended drought periods, particularly over the past three years, have a
An increasing number of farmers are adopting the concept of climate change resilience in their operations to enhance productivity. The shorter rainfall seasons have been delayed, and extended drought periods, particularly over the past three years, have a
RANGERS OF HOPE
World Ranger Day 2025: Honoring Kenya’s Forest Guardians
29 Jul, 2025 03:18 PM
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.
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.
PROTECTING MOTHER NATURE
World Nature Conservation Day Marked Amid Growing Warnings
28 Jul, 2025 04:56 PM
The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2025 — “Connecting People and Plants: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” — focuses on the role of modern technology in enhancing conservation efforts.
The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2025 — “Connecting People and Plants: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” — focuses on the role of modern technology in enhancing conservation efforts.
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CLEAN SURGE
Africa’s Energy Awakening Leaves Fossil Fuels Behind
28 Jul, 2025 11:58 AM
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
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