Topic: Features

Imagine yourself standing on a rocky hillside in the midday sun. The air ripples with heat, and a whiff of dust drifts on the breeze. Out of the blue, a bright orange head peeps out from behind a stone. The agama nods, watchful and proud, as if defending

With Kenya accelerating its commitment to the Early Warning for All initiative, Muriuki’s technical depth and strategic foresight are expected to fortify the Department’s ability to deliver timely, reliable, and actionable climate intelligence — protectin

As urban populations grow, the future of wildlife depends on how we choose to coexist. On this World Animal Day, let’s celebrate not just the animals in distant savannahs, but those in our backyards and commit to building cities where all creatures, great

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.

Perhaps their most important role in the face of climate change is their ability to act as powerful carbon sinks. Seagrasses capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a quicker pace than tropical rainforests, storing carbon dioxide in their leaves and

During the Africa Climate Summit, religious leaders submitted a Faith Declaration which also called on closing Africa’s adaptation finance gap with grant-based financing. They also called on major emitters to commit to ambitious reductions even as Africa

On the night of September 26, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) issued a notice: Lake Nakuru National Park would not be part of the free-entry celebration. No explanation. No justification. Just a line in a presser: “Customers with prepaid eCitizen tickets

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 .

According to WMO, two-thirds of rivers globally have shown abnormal water levels over the past six years.

Climate change brought with it erratic rainfall and volent whirl wind that would uproot planted crops and leave the land totally bare. Ole Sunkuli tried to weather the situation by continuous planting depending on meteorological predictions, which he soon

With a reservoir capacity of 688 million cubic meters, Thwake is set to serve over 1.3 million people across Makueni, Kitui, and parts of Machakos including the rapidly expanding Konza Techno City.

With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.

In recent years, shorter rainfall seasons and prolonged droughts across Kenya have further threatened agricultural production, making the adoption of solar-powered irrigation increasingly urgent for farmers’ survival.

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.

Beyond food production, pollinators uphold biodiversity. Almost 90% of wild flowering plants rely on animal pollinators, which in turn maintain healthy ecosystems by enabling plant reproduction, supporting soil health, and nurturing habitats for wildlife.

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.

As of 2025, more than 80 protected areas across over 20 countries have been placed on the IUCN Green List. These include forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and marine ecosystems. What makes the Green List unique is its emphasis on accountability.

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.

Agripest Organic 75EC is a farming biopesticide product manufactured by Kapi limited, a Kenyan company in Nakuru county. The company supports thousands of farmers in the country who receive farming training and advice from company agronomists.

Pangolins are more than just victims of illegal trade. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems by controlling ant and termite populations, thus helping to maintain soil health and ecological balance.