Topic: #interest story
Nature's Palette: Photography Techniques for Wildlife, Landscapes
05 Mar, 2025 04:13 PM
Unlike artificial lighting, natural light constantly changes, creating endless opportunities and challenges for photographers. Having the knowledge how to handle and play with natural light in photography is a skill which not everyone including the photog
Unlike artificial lighting, natural light constantly changes, creating endless opportunities and challenges for photographers. Having the knowledge how to handle and play with natural light in photography is a skill which not everyone including the photog
Champion Nature's Diversity, their Wellbeing Matters for Us
04 Mar, 2025 04:48 PM
Take a moment to marvel at the complex network of ecosystems, where each animal plays a crucial role in maintaining the fragile balance of nature. From the bees that pollinate our crops to the humus that enriches our soil, and the predators that regulate
Take a moment to marvel at the complex network of ecosystems, where each animal plays a crucial role in maintaining the fragile balance of nature. From the bees that pollinate our crops to the humus that enriches our soil, and the predators that regulate
Forests and the Ecosystem: This is Why We Need them
04 Mar, 2025 10:06 AM
In a time where there is an increase in the production of greenhouse gasses, global temperatures, outspread wildfires, and extreme weather events, what is the role of forests in regulating climate?
In a time where there is an increase in the production of greenhouse gasses, global temperatures, outspread wildfires, and extreme weather events, what is the role of forests in regulating climate?
The Overlooked Allies: How Scavengers Sustain Biodiversity
03 Mar, 2025 10:18 AM
Scavengers feed on dead animals or the leftover carcasses of other predators. Though this may sound grim, their role in the ecosystem is far from unpleasant. They perform an essential service by helping to recycle nutrients, prevent the spread of disease,
Scavengers feed on dead animals or the leftover carcasses of other predators. Though this may sound grim, their role in the ecosystem is far from unpleasant. They perform an essential service by helping to recycle nutrients, prevent the spread of disease,
World Wildlife Day 2025: Baringo County Boosts Conservation
28 Feb, 2025 04:47 PM
Baringo County, predominantly rural with 89% of its residents living in the countryside, boasts over 17 registered community conservancies, with more than 20 others in various stages of establishment.
Baringo County, predominantly rural with 89% of its residents living in the countryside, boasts over 17 registered community conservancies, with more than 20 others in various stages of establishment.
Repatriation of Mountain Bongos Brings New Hope for Kenya's Wildlife
26 Feb, 2025 10:37 AM
The successful reintroduction of the mountain bongo is not just about species revival; it holds the promise of becoming a major tourist attraction, benefiting local communities by drawing visitors eager to witness these majestic animals in their native en
The successful reintroduction of the mountain bongo is not just about species revival; it holds the promise of becoming a major tourist attraction, benefiting local communities by drawing visitors eager to witness these majestic animals in their native en
Discover the Beauty of the Himalayan Blue Poppy
26 Feb, 2025 08:00 AM
In 1912, it was discovered by Western science during an expedition to Tibet and has since been highly prized for its beauty. Cultivating outside its natural environment is difficult due to its specific needs for humidity, cool weather, and rich, well-drai
In 1912, it was discovered by Western science during an expedition to Tibet and has since been highly prized for its beauty. Cultivating outside its natural environment is difficult due to its specific needs for humidity, cool weather, and rich, well-drai
Nairobi Environment Chief Urges Residents to Combat Waste Pollution
25 Feb, 2025 09:49 AM
"Maintaining a clean city is a shared responsibility," Mosiria emphasized. "If we all embrace change and manage waste responsibly from source to final disposal, we can achieve a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone."
"Maintaining a clean city is a shared responsibility," Mosiria emphasized. "If we all embrace change and manage waste responsibly from source to final disposal, we can achieve a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone."
EcoBana Combines Environmental Stewardship with Menstrual Health
25 Feb, 2025 08:51 AM
Lucy Moraa, the Vice President Elect of Egerton University and an EcoBana representative, emphasizes the urgency of the issue, stating, "Girl or woman as we are, we do not choose the time and location when to experience our menses, and what we so dearly
Lucy Moraa, the Vice President Elect of Egerton University and an EcoBana representative, emphasizes the urgency of the issue, stating, "Girl or woman as we are, we do not choose the time and location when to experience our menses, and what we so dearly
The Devastating Cost of Charcoal: Why We Must Stop Burning Trees
24 Feb, 2025 09:30 AM
The process of making charcoal involves cutting down trees, stacking the wood, and slowly burning it in kilns or earth mounds to remove moisture and volatile substances. On average, a single mature tree can produce approximately 3 to 5 bags of charcoal, e
The process of making charcoal involves cutting down trees, stacking the wood, and slowly burning it in kilns or earth mounds to remove moisture and volatile substances. On average, a single mature tree can produce approximately 3 to 5 bags of charcoal, e
Oasis in the Desert: How Baobabs Sustain Life
23 Feb, 2025 12:04 AM
Even though baobabs can survive in dry areas, extended periods of drought put stress on their survival. Moreover, climate change affects the growth and survival of younger baobab’s, putting future populations at risk.
Even though baobabs can survive in dry areas, extended periods of drought put stress on their survival. Moreover, climate change affects the growth and survival of younger baobab’s, putting future populations at risk.
Implement a Rescue Plan for Lake Nakuru's Toxic Waters
22 Feb, 2025 04:35 PM
Aquatic life is perishing, the delicate balance of the ecosystem is crumbling, and the iconic flamingos, the very essence of Lake Nakuru, are facing an uncertain future. Their numbers are dwindling, their vibrant pink feathers standing out against the gro
Aquatic life is perishing, the delicate balance of the ecosystem is crumbling, and the iconic flamingos, the very essence of Lake Nakuru, are facing an uncertain future. Their numbers are dwindling, their vibrant pink feathers standing out against the gro
Biogas is a Sustainable Energy Source for a Greener Tomorrow
20 Feb, 2025 05:00 PM
Biogas stands as a promising solution to combat climate change and enhance energy security, offering a sustainable and renewable energy source that benefits both our environment and society.
Biogas stands as a promising solution to combat climate change and enhance energy security, offering a sustainable and renewable energy source that benefits both our environment and society.
Conservancies Must Combat Greed to Save Our Wildlife
20 Feb, 2025 03:32 PM
Section 60 of the Kenya Forest Act 2016 explicitly prohibits cutting down, damaging, or destroying any tree in a forest area without the appropriate licenses. However, this legal framework has proven ineffective in Kajiado, where landowners within the Kik
Section 60 of the Kenya Forest Act 2016 explicitly prohibits cutting down, damaging, or destroying any tree in a forest area without the appropriate licenses. However, this legal framework has proven ineffective in Kajiado, where landowners within the Kik
Avoid Toxic Plastics: Make Healthier Kitchen Choices
19 Feb, 2025 05:23 PM
When electronic waste is recycled into new plastic products, including kitchenware, these harmful substances can leach into food during cooking, especially when exposed to high heat. Thus, while recycling plastics is often seen as a way to reduce pollutio
When electronic waste is recycled into new plastic products, including kitchenware, these harmful substances can leach into food during cooking, especially when exposed to high heat. Thus, while recycling plastics is often seen as a way to reduce pollutio
Benefits of Urban Farming Could Solve Food Insecurity
17 Feb, 2025 12:32 PM
Urban farming offers multiple benefits, including increased food access, economic growth and environmental sustainability. By establishing local food sources, urban farms provide fresh produce to communities affected by food deserts while creating job opp
Urban farming offers multiple benefits, including increased food access, economic growth and environmental sustainability. By establishing local food sources, urban farms provide fresh produce to communities affected by food deserts while creating job opp
Earth is Beautiful, Let's Conserve its Diverse Species
14 Feb, 2025 10:16 AM
The human population depends on nature as much as nature depends on humans. Beyond the healing benefits of nature, the economic livelihoods of humans demonstrate that biodiversity conservation is imperative now more than ever.
The human population depends on nature as much as nature depends on humans. Beyond the healing benefits of nature, the economic livelihoods of humans demonstrate that biodiversity conservation is imperative now more than ever.
Why it Matters to Transition to Sustainable Energy
10 Feb, 2025 03:01 PM
Fossil fuels currently account for 80% of the global energy supply, releasing around 75% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Chief among these is carbon dioxide, which traps heat from the sun, leading to global warming and its associated impacts.
Fossil fuels currently account for 80% of the global energy supply, releasing around 75% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Chief among these is carbon dioxide, which traps heat from the sun, leading to global warming and its associated impacts.
There’s No time, I Am Forced to Be a Climate Journalist
07 Feb, 2025 04:20 AM
It is exactly 3:23 am writing this piece. I have lost sleep, thinking about the world, and how its ending. I had to wake up, because, whatever you are about to read is very important. So, please take a moment, and read this, it is for your own good. I pro
It is exactly 3:23 am writing this piece. I have lost sleep, thinking about the world, and how its ending. I had to wake up, because, whatever you are about to read is very important. So, please take a moment, and read this, it is for your own good. I pro
Industrial Growth is Possible without Harming the Environment
06 Feb, 2025 03:26 PM
The expansion of civilization often came at the cost of nature; to make room for industrialization, vast tracts of land had to be cleared, leading to deforestation and habitat loss. This has fostered a pervasive belief that success in industry necessitate
The expansion of civilization often came at the cost of nature; to make room for industrialization, vast tracts of land had to be cleared, leading to deforestation and habitat loss. This has fostered a pervasive belief that success in industry necessitate