Topic: Features

Miano has emphasized that the week is not just about celebration, but collaboration: a chance for counties to align with the national framework and foster a tourism sector that is sustainable, resilient, and in harmony with Kenya’s priceless natural herit

At a recent consultative meeting held at the Nairobi Arboretum, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, urged timber industry stakeholders to actively contribute to the 15 billion tree growing campaign. She

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns that the current trajectory of biodiversity decline will undermine progress toward 35 of the 44 Sustainable Development Goals — from poverty and hunger to health, water, climate, oceans, and land. Agri

“As the official platform of the 15B Tree Strategy, #JazaMiti provides science-based guidance for landscape restoration, agroforestry, and commercial forestry. It advances our national aspiration of achieving 30% tree cover by 2032, fully aligned with Vis

Air pollution is not only a health crisis but also a climate crisis, since the same fossil fuels that poison the air also heat the planet. Policies that reduce pollution therefore deliver a double victory: protecting human health while slowing climate cha

According to the CS, Kenya currently meets less than 10 percent of its national demand, underscoring the need to scale investment, modernize technology, and strengthen policy frameworks. Barasa highlights that the wood industry already contributes about K

During his time as Chief Officer for Environment, Mosiria made notable contributions to environmental protection, particularly through strict enforcement and public engagement. He led the implementation of the Nairobi County Air Quality Act of 2021, which

Guterres believes the world is better equipped than ever to fight the climate crisis. “Thanks to the renewables revolution, the clean-energy economy is no longer tomorrow’s promise,” he said. But he also warned that current plans and policies still lead u

In her feature, Caroline chronicles the renewed flooding crisis in Baringo County, where Lake Baringo’s swelling waters have once again submerged schools, health centers, and homes. The story captures the haunting echoes of 2020’s displacements, but this

Climate change is on the rise and we must move quickly and urgently to save our motherland from the looming disaster. The facts are clear, and it is getting scary; the world is getting warmer, big storms and floods are occurring more often, and many kinds

Fertilizer replenishes key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which crops extract from the soil each season. For instance, one hectare of maize can absorb more than 40 kilograms of nitrogen and potassium annually. By using fertilizer, far

Agriculture contributes to 30% of Kenya’s GDP. Farmers plant crops according to the weather patterns that have been however the excess rainfall poses a threat not only to their profits but also the country’s food security.

A new United Nations report lays bare the scale of this crisis. It finds that 651 million people endure two or more climate hazards, while 309 million face three or four hazards simultaneously. The most affected regions? South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa,

In a study published in the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems (JAMES), scientists revealed that dust storms not only block sunlight but also coat solar panels, reducing their efficiency and power output. It’s a double blow, less light and more

A sinkhole that opened years ago, after heavy rains swept away the soil has quietly transformed into a dumping ground. What was once a natural disaster is now filled with plastic, debris, and silence. The land is split in two.

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