Topic: national initiatives

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

“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

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

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.

Graced by Kenya’s First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, the event celebrates young environmental champions from across the country who have shown exceptional creativity and commitment to conservation. It brings together learners, educators, government representati

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga noted that measures have been put in place to facilitate visitors who had already booked and paid for their trips through the eCitizen prior to this pronouncement.

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

These include the iconic savannahs of Amboseli and Tsavo, to the forested silence of Kakamega and the volcanic drama of Hell’s Gate.

With the new strategy in place, Kenya is not just planting bamboo, it’s planting the seeds of a greener, more resilient future.

Speaking during a high-level media and development partners’ roundtable for the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), held on September 17, 2025, CS Barasa joined the Environment and Climate Change Pr

The Forum’s living strategy reflects a shift from token consultation to genuine collaboration, setting the stage for a more equitable and trusted voluntary carbon market.

The arrival of the new calf comes at a time when wildlife across Africa faces mounting pressure from climate change, land encroachment, and illegal hunting. Conservation groups are using this opportunity to remind the public of the ongoing need for vigila

On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.

An exhibition dedicated to the International Year of Camelids will also run alongside the event, featuring innovations, traditional knowledge, and experience from camel-keeping communities.

According to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa, the Ministry is scaling up enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility, promoting biodegradable materials like sisal and bamboo, and working with counties

CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr

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

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