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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Taita communities are restoring Iyale Forest through tree planting, organic farming and beekeeping, boosting incomes while protecting biodiversity.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Scientists urged to lead human origins research
African scientists have been urged to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage by investing in training, mentorship, and stronger scientific institutions.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Scientists urged to lead human origins research
Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction
Infrastructure development, industrial agriculture, mining, tourism, and commercial projects are encroaching on ecologically sensitive habitats due to weak environmental enforcement.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction
New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections
Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections
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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
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Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop
Behind Malobah’s resilience was a dedicated team that had been managing a massive logistical effort since January.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop
Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record
Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has officially completed a gruelling 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record
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Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
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Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety
Research points to dangerously high levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in the lake's fish.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety
Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga
Toxicologists call for a national dialogue on the safety of the water and food being consumed across the country, a debate sparked by ongoing public conversations on safety of fish in Lake Nakuru.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga
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To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish
The battle over Lake Nakuru’s fish has become a flashpoint where climate displacement, public health concerns, conservation enforcement and allegations of elite-controlled illegal fishing collide.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
Communities around Mumoni and Mutitu forests in Kitui will now take a formal role in protecting and managing the dryland ecosystems following the launch of a new Participatory Forest Management Plan.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
Butterfly farming encourages conservation because butterflies depend on specific plant species to complete their life cycles.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest
Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest
Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid
Guinness World Records has given the green light for a Nakuru teacher to break the existing record for the longest mathematics lesson. 
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid
Sombre farewell for 15 girls who perished in dormitory blaze
A memorial for Utumishi Girls fire victims renewed calls for safer schools, accountability, and urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Sombre farewell for 15 girls who perished in dormitory blaze
Kabarak University, NCBA plan to support local entrepreneurs
Kabarak University has jointly launched a collaborative initiative with NCBA bank to equip local SMEs with practical skills, networking opportunities and global market insights. 
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Kabarak University, NCBA plan to support local entrepreneurs
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Same script: Ignored school safety manual
Ignored provisions in Kenya’s School Safety Standards Manual continue to expose learners to deadly risks, as weak enforcement and overcrowding persist despite clear legal requirements.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Same script: Ignored school safety manual
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How everyday WiFi Routers can now secretly track and identify people
Researchers warn that ordinary WiFi routers could be exploited to identify and track people using radio wave analysis, raising new concerns about invisible surveillance.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
How everyday WiFi Routers can now secretly track and identify people
UN declares climate protection a legal obligation under international law
UNGA has adopted a landmark resolution declaring that protecting the environment from greenhouse gas emissions is a strict legal obligation under international law.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
UN declares climate protection a legal obligation under international law
Highways of the sky: Why birds ancient routes are under threat
World Migratory Bird Day highlights the urgent need to protect the ancient flyways, wetlands and coastlines that migratory birds depend on to survive their long journeys across continents.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Highways of the sky: Why birds ancient routes are under threat
Rift Valley lakes under siege as flamingo numbers plummet
Experts warn that protected Rift Valley lakes of Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria are under growing pressure from climate change, pollution, urban expansion and habitat destruction.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Rift Valley lakes under siege as flamingo numbers plummet
Kenya's protected areas stare at escalating threat from wildfires
Kenya is losing ground in its fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Kenya's protected areas stare at escalating threat from wildfires
Legal scholar calls for shift in climate law
International legal scholars have called for a comprehensive review of international law to address the evasion of accountability by the world’s historical polluters
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Legal scholar calls for shift in climate law
Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires
Kenya is losing ground in the fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.
By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago
Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires
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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Taita communities are restoring Iyale Forest through tree planting, organic farming and beekeeping, boosting incomes while protecting biodiversity.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Scientists urged to lead human origins research
African scientists have been urged to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage by investing in training, mentorship, and stronger scientific institutions.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Scientists urged to lead human origins research
Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction
Infrastructure development, industrial agriculture, mining, tourism, and commercial projects are encroaching on ecologically sensitive habitats due to weak environmental enforcement.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction
New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections
Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections
Premium
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Premium
Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop
Behind Malobah’s resilience was a dedicated team that had been managing a massive logistical effort since January.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop
Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record
Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has officially completed a gruelling 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record
Premium
Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
Premium
Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety
Research points to dangerously high levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in the lake's fish.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety
Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga
Toxicologists call for a national dialogue on the safety of the water and food being consumed across the country, a debate sparked by ongoing public conversations on safety of fish in Lake Nakuru.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga
Premium
To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish
The battle over Lake Nakuru’s fish has become a flashpoint where climate displacement, public health concerns, conservation enforcement and allegations of elite-controlled illegal fishing collide.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
Communities around Mumoni and Mutitu forests in Kitui will now take a formal role in protecting and managing the dryland ecosystems following the launch of a new Participatory Forest Management Plan.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
Butterfly farming encourages conservation because butterflies depend on specific plant species to complete their life cycles.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest
Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest
Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid
Guinness World Records has given the green light for a Nakuru teacher to break the existing record for the longest mathematics lesson. 
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid