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The use of pesticides and chemicals in tea farming can severely degrade soil health and harm local ecosystems. These substances not only affect the land but also pose a risk to nearby water sources, leading to pollution that endangers wildlife and human h

Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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.

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 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

“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 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.

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?

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

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.

Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.

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.