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Caroline Chebet

Fighting hate speech: Regulators want moderation on social media

Stakeholders decry weak social media regulation enforcement which they say has seen a proliferation of hate speech.

By Caroline Chebet 26 days ago

Fighting hate speech: Regulators want moderation on social media

Kenya loses bid to host climate change centre

Kenya loses bid to host climate change centre

By Caroline Chebet 29 days ago

Conservationists appeal to Environmental Tribunal on Aberdare road

Conservationists appeal to Environmental Tribunal on Aberdare road

By Caroline Chebet 30 days ago

Lake Nakuru's changing chemistry breeds fish, health hazard

Lake Nakuru's changing chemistry breeds fish, health hazard

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos

An analysis of the foetus's DNA revealed that the pregnancy resulted from the embryo transfer which was carried out in September 24, in Kenya.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos shines hope for the northern white rhinos

Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant

The Sh12.7 billion proposed cement plant at Chasimba in Kilifi South sub-county has been met with sharp criticism with conservationists terming the project as environmentally disastrous.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Conservationists oppose planned new cement plant

Family, friends mark Moi's 4th remembrance at Kabarak home

Family and friends converged at former President Daniel arap Moi's home in Kabarak, Nakuru County, to mark the fourth anniversary of his passing.

By Caroline Chebet and Hilda Otieno 2 months ago

Family, friends mark Moi's 4th remembrance at Kabarak home

Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru

President William Ruto has appointed a multi-agency team to address issues causing conflicts in and around Lake Nakuru National Park.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Ruto picks team to address pollution, fishing in Lake Nakuru

Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road

NEMA has approved the construction of the controversial Ihite-Ndunyu Njeru road otherwise known as the Mau-Mau Road despite opposition from conservationists.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Nema approves construction of 98km Mau Mau Road

Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law

The new regulations are expected to reduce carbon emissions caused by EU consumption and production of the relevant commodities by at least 32 million metric tonnes a year.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Inside European Union's new deforestation-free products law

Secret behind top grades at Moi High School Kabarak

Principal says each teacher is assigned students to nurture and monitor to ensure their needs are attended to on time, exposed to different professions and mentors every year in June.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Secret behind top grades at Moi High School Kabarak

KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties

Agency publishes tender for second phase of the green zones development project. Menengaia and Chepalungu among forests to be covered in project set to end this year.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

KFS to complete fencing of forests in 15 counties

Negotiators' group launches climate expert database

The launch by the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) is part of the continental efforts to avail climate change knowledge and its impacts across the continent.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Negotiators' group launches climate expert database

EU adopts new law for deforestation-free products

The new EU Deforestation Regulation has listed seven commodities that should be 'deforestation-free' for them to be sold to the EU markets.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

EU adopts new law for deforestation-free products

UN report: Countries off track on goals

UNFCCC revealed that the world remains massively off track to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoiding climate catastrophe.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

UN report: Countries off track on goals

Schools, locals turn villages green, clean up River Njoro

In the initiative, the schools partner with the community to undertake activities that include tending tree nurseries, planting trees and regular clean-up of River Njoro.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Schools, locals turn villages green, clean up River Njoro

Early Christmas for Moi family as leaders warn on same sex unions

Legislators say they are fighting idea of same sex marriages and ask religious leaders to join the war to save African cultures.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Early Christmas for Moi family as leaders warn on same sex unions

Innovation and research hailed during Kabarak graduation fete

Innovations, including digitisation of antenatal care booklets, electronic voting systems, making ugali from grass as well as solving power outage challenges in airports, made the highlights.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Innovation and research hailed during Kabarak graduation fete

Why climate negotiators want new agendas in global stocktake

The stocktake will lay the foundation for countries to update and enhance their national climate action plans. It takes place every five years.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Why climate negotiators want new agendas in global stocktake

Mara 'cow eyes' reduce wildlife poisoning cases

The ambitious plan involves painting spots that resemble eyes on the backside of cattle to scare predators.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Mara 'cow eyes' reduce wildlife poisoning cases

How Yala swamp farmers are adapting to climate change

Climate farmers in Kanyibok are part of the 165 farmers practising climate-smart initiatives, activities that are slowly changing the face of the Yala ecosystem.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

How Yala swamp farmers are adapting to climate change

6,290 hectares of forest lost in 1 year: Report

The latest deforestation alerts in September and October this year were reported across Narok, Nakuru, Kericho Elgeiyo-Marakwet and Nyamira counties.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

6,290 hectares of forest lost in 1 year: Report

Kabarak, Strathmore to train small businesses

The partnership is part of the implementation of the Kenya Small Business Development Centres, a USAID program being implemented by Strathmore University Business School.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Kabarak, Strathmore to train small businesses

Government to establish wildlife database

The integrated database is a tool targeted at informing policies in a move to reverse the decline of wildlife species across the country.

By Caroline Chebet and Anthony Gitonga 6 months ago

Government to establish wildlife database

Specialist group formed to boost wildlife conservation

The government has launched a specialist group to compile information on wildlife and conservation actions for policy formulations.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Specialist group formed to boost wildlife conservation

Elephants, Rhino population on the increase after years of poaching

The recovery has been attributed to conservation efforts, heightened security and the use of community policing in protecting wild animals.

By Antony Gitonga and Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Elephants, Rhino population on the increase after years of poaching

President Ruto directs for wildlife policy review

President William Ruto has ordered for a review of laws and policies to tackle challenges being experienced in the wildlife sector.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

President Ruto directs for wildlife policy review

More black rhino sanctuaries to be created to curb fights for territory

Rhino populations in six sanctuaries, Ngulia, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Solio, Ol Pejeta and Lewa are beyond optimum carrying capacity.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

More black rhino sanctuaries to be created to curb fights for territory

Mangrove heroes restoring ecosystems one seedling at a time

Beneath the clear morning skies in Chara, a village on the edge of the Indian Ocean in Tana River County, footprints spread across vast mudflats to create a web that leads into the mangroves.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Mangrove heroes restoring ecosystems one seedling at a time

Revealed: Kenya spends Sh11b to import toxic pesticides annually

Statistics reveal that crops such as maize, wheat, coffee, potatoes, and tomatoes have the highest pesticide usage, predominantly relying on highly hazardous pesticides.

By Caroline Chebet 7 months ago

Revealed: Kenya spends Sh11b to import toxic pesticides annually

Banks fuelling climate crises by funding harmful projects - report

The report titled "How Finance Flows" tracked financial flows from banks to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture in 134 developing countries.

By Caroline Chebet 7 months ago

Banks fuelling climate crises by funding harmful projects - report

The critical role played by trees in regulating climate patterns

Marmanet forest which was initially 30,488 hectares in 1990 has reduced by over 40 per cent of its forest cover. Mau forest complex is hardest hit by forest excisions, illegal settlements.

By Caroline Chebet 7 months ago

The critical role played by trees in regulating climate patterns

New funding model threatens survival of private universities

Private institutions urge government to review funding formula which takes effect next month. Under new plan, those joining private universities won't be eligible for scholarships.

By Caroline Chebet and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago

New funding model threatens survival of private universities

Meet Logos Hope, the floating library

MV Logos Hope, in her travels to thousands of ports across the world to promote literacy and education, will dock in Mombasa on August 21 for a two-week treat.

By Caroline Chebet 8 months ago

Meet Logos Hope, the floating library

Cases of people seeking climate justice on the rise, says report

Kenyan cases are part of the growing number of climate change cases which have since doubled since the first report on the issue, from 884 in 2017 to 2,180 in 2022.

By Caroline Chebet 8 months ago

Cases of people seeking climate justice on the rise, says report

Invasive snail threatens rice fields - study

The invasion of apple snails, which was first reported in the county in 2019, had reduced rice yields by up to 14 per cent and net rice income by up to 60 per cent.

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Invasive snail threatens rice fields - study

Plastics at almost all of world's coral reefs - study

Plastic pollution along the major coastal beaches remains a major challenge. Poor disposal of fishing gear, he said, remains rampant and needs regulations.

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Plastics at almost all of world's coral reefs - study

Giraffe subspecies inbreeding themselves to extinction

Masai giraffes, which are listed as 'vulnerable' and are extinct in seven African countries, may be more endangered than previously thought and are, in fact, facing a new threat to their future

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Giraffe subspecies inbreeding themselves to extinction

Carbon markets stakeholders launch rulebook

Claims Code ensures companies buying the carbon credits select carbon credits that meet stringent quality thresholds and disclose information supporting claims

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Carbon markets stakeholders launch rulebook

Saving forests: Experts decry, praise lifting of logging ban as regulations are rolled out

Some say lifting of the ban might have detrimental effects on indigenous forests; call on government to release an official statement detailing forests in which logging will be allowed.

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Saving forests: Experts decry, praise lifting of logging ban as regulations are rolled out

Diverse forest ecosystems vital for conservation, climate checks

The continued depletion of the country's forests can however result in water insecurity. This is not a new phenomenon as the degradation of Kenyan forests has been experienced before.

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Diverse forest ecosystems vital for conservation, climate checks

How the carbon credits market is now a rewarding venture for firms

Countries and big organisations are paid for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Such initiatives include reforestation, renewable energy and climate smart agriculture.

By Caroline Chebet 10 months ago

How the carbon credits market is now a rewarding venture for firms

Saudi firms buy 2.2m tonnes of carbon credit in Nairobi auction

A carbon credit sells at Sh870 and they sold more than 2.2 million, which translates to more than Sh1.9 billion.

By Caroline Chebet 10 months ago

Saudi firms buy 2.2m tonnes of carbon credit in Nairobi auction

'Melting bag' that could be the answer to nagging plastics menace

The bags are currently being produced locally and could solve the challenge posed by pollution.

By Caroline Chebet 10 months ago

'Melting bag' that could be the answer to nagging plastics menace

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