Topic: #interest story
Government Promotes Community Involvement in Wildlife Coexistence
14 May, 2025 01:13 PM
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
Nakuru Activates National Park to Boost Tourism, Community Relations
11 May, 2025 09:17 AM
The community is encouraged to foster a peaceful relationship with wildlife, helping to redirect the negative energy lingering after the disappearance of Brian, a fisherman, in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service officers. This case remains active in co
The community is encouraged to foster a peaceful relationship with wildlife, helping to redirect the negative energy lingering after the disappearance of Brian, a fisherman, in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service officers. This case remains active in co
CS Urges Partnership with KEFRI to Achieve 15 Billion Trees
09 May, 2025 03:28 PM
KEFRI currently undertakes its research and development activities under five thematic areas; Forest Productivity, Health and Tree Improvement, Forest Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Environment Management, Forest Products and Entrepreneurship Developme
KEFRI currently undertakes its research and development activities under five thematic areas; Forest Productivity, Health and Tree Improvement, Forest Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Environment Management, Forest Products and Entrepreneurship Developme
Air Pollution Kills: Electric Vehicles Offer a Breath of Fresh Air
07 May, 2025 11:12 AM
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
We Go Green Initiative: The Youth Movement Saving Kenya's Ecosystems
07 May, 2025 09:13 AM
Since its founding, We Go Green Initiative has engaged hundreds of young volunteers who are actively planting trees, restoring degraded lands, and educating their communities about climate change.
Since its founding, We Go Green Initiative has engaged hundreds of young volunteers who are actively planting trees, restoring degraded lands, and educating their communities about climate change.
Reversing Biodiversity Loss Secures a Sustainable World
06 May, 2025 09:34 AM
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
The Beaver Effect: Crafting Wetlands, Reviving Nature
28 Apr, 2025 12:56 PM
Wetlands created behind the dams provide habitats for more wildlife and retain essential water supplies by recharging deep aquifers. The dams slow down streams, creating a natural water filtration system, handling sediment and nutrient runoff and improvin
Wetlands created behind the dams provide habitats for more wildlife and retain essential water supplies by recharging deep aquifers. The dams slow down streams, creating a natural water filtration system, handling sediment and nutrient runoff and improvin
The Planet Needs a 40% Reduction of Carbon to Limit Global Warming
19 Apr, 2025 08:00 AM
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
Discover How Ecotourism Can Heal and Empower
16 Apr, 2025 04:59 PM
Nature-based tourism, often referred to as ecotourism, satisfies our desire for natural experiences while also supporting the health of local communities. If you cherish the outdoors, ecotourism is the ideal travel choice.
Nature-based tourism, often referred to as ecotourism, satisfies our desire for natural experiences while also supporting the health of local communities. If you cherish the outdoors, ecotourism is the ideal travel choice.
CS Tuya Addresses Climate Change's Impact on Human Security
10 Apr, 2025 03:56 PM
As unpredictable weather patterns disrupt agricultural output, the resulting scarcity of water and food intensifies competition among communities, leading to increased hunger. Moreover, climate change has the potential to displace populations.
As unpredictable weather patterns disrupt agricultural output, the resulting scarcity of water and food intensifies competition among communities, leading to increased hunger. Moreover, climate change has the potential to displace populations.
Geothermal Energy Leads Kenya's Electricity Generation
09 Apr, 2025 05:10 PM
Geothermal energy remains the cornerstone of Kenya's electricity generation, producing 2,875.33 GWh in the latest biannual report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the financial year 2024/2025. This renewable source accounts for
Geothermal energy remains the cornerstone of Kenya's electricity generation, producing 2,875.33 GWh in the latest biannual report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the financial year 2024/2025. This renewable source accounts for
Nairobi Environment Chief Shuts Down Illegal Dumping Site
05 Apr, 2025 11:14 AM
“We shall continue to close down all illegal dumping sites in the city. For us to end illegal dumping in Nairobi, we have to start from the source where the garbage is coming from, the people involved in the illegal dumping, because these are the biggest
“We shall continue to close down all illegal dumping sites in the city. For us to end illegal dumping in Nairobi, we have to start from the source where the garbage is coming from, the people involved in the illegal dumping, because these are the biggest
Trees Are Not Flowers, Increase Carbon Storage
03 Apr, 2025 10:23 AM
Trees are flowers. The sight of trees often brightens the landscape and makes everything look beautiful. However, in the context of their role as carbon captures, trees should not be planted solely for aesthetic reasons.
Trees are flowers. The sight of trees often brightens the landscape and makes everything look beautiful. However, in the context of their role as carbon captures, trees should not be planted solely for aesthetic reasons.
Humanity Should be Self Motivated to Plant Trees
27 Mar, 2025 04:16 PM
March 21 of every year marks the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these critical ecosystems. However, do we really need an annual reminder to safeguard our natural heritage?
March 21 of every year marks the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these critical ecosystems. However, do we really need an annual reminder to safeguard our natural heritage?
Mountain Bongos are a Beauty at Risk
26 Mar, 2025 11:56 AM
However, mountain bongos face a multitude of threats from both men and wild animals. Exposure to diseases carried by other animals poses a significant risk to their coexistence. More often, predation, hunting and poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation
However, mountain bongos face a multitude of threats from both men and wild animals. Exposure to diseases carried by other animals poses a significant risk to their coexistence. More often, predation, hunting and poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation
Coral Reefs and Carbon: The Unseen Connection
26 Mar, 2025 11:33 AM
The coral polyps which are the tiny organisms which make up a reef extracts carbon dioxide from the surrounding water to build their calcium carbonate skeletons which locks away carbon dioxide in form of limestone.
The coral polyps which are the tiny organisms which make up a reef extracts carbon dioxide from the surrounding water to build their calcium carbonate skeletons which locks away carbon dioxide in form of limestone.
How Technology Drives the Fight Against Climate Change
26 Mar, 2025 11:13 AM
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Leverage the Wet Season for Sustainable Development
24 Mar, 2025 09:16 AM
It doesn't matter if you plant a mugumo tree in a national park or a mango tree in your compound. Because one day you'll sit beneath its shade and be glad that you contributed.
It doesn't matter if you plant a mugumo tree in a national park or a mango tree in your compound. Because one day you'll sit beneath its shade and be glad that you contributed.
How to Minimize Risks During Heavy Rainfall
21 Mar, 2025 10:37 AM
Securing your home and surroundings is an important action to take. This basically means fortifying your homes against any potential damage that might be caused by the elements. You can secure your home by checking possible leaks, checking your roofs to s
Securing your home and surroundings is an important action to take. This basically means fortifying your homes against any potential damage that might be caused by the elements. You can secure your home by checking possible leaks, checking your roofs to s
Octopuses: The Unique Architects of Ocean Life
20 Mar, 2025 03:33 PM
There are many creatures in the ocean with a variety of species; most are fascinating, but few are as strange and amazing as the octopus. With their ability to change color, flexible bodies and remarkable intelligence, octopi almost seem like something ou
There are many creatures in the ocean with a variety of species; most are fascinating, but few are as strange and amazing as the octopus. With their ability to change color, flexible bodies and remarkable intelligence, octopi almost seem like something ou