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New bid to improve security in Lake Victoria

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has begun a Sh4.6 billion project to boost security and safety to reduce deaths in Lake Victoria.

By James Omoro 2026-04-17 12:49:00

New bid to improve security in Lake Victoria

Incentivising Transboundary Conservation in Mt.Elgon

By Osinde Obare 2026-04-17 11:12:00

NRT kicks off process to align community wildlife conservancies with laws on carbon credit

Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) has launched a process to align its member community wildlife conservancies in northern Kenya with laws and regulations governing carbon credit projects.

By Ali Abdi 2026-04-07 09:53:08

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Kenya launches real-time digital system to curb industrial pollution

In a bid to control air pollution in the country, Kenya launches digital tracking system to monitor and transmit real time data to NEMA.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-04-04 15:12:00

Kenya launches real-time digital system to curb industrial pollution

Kenya secures sh3.9b world bank funding to scale up climate action

Kenya has secured an additional $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) in climate financing from the World Bank to expand locally led climate action across the country.

By Esther Dianah 2026-04-03 15:20:00

Kenya secures sh3.9b world bank funding to scale up climate action

Universities face climate test as gaps in research, skills, policy slow Africa's response

African universities face growing criticism for outdated curricula and weak research impact as climate challenges intensify.

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-04-02 06:00:00

Universities face climate test as gaps in research, skills, policy slow Africa's response

EAC targets climate-driven losses with new 10-year regional plan

East African Community launches a 10-year climate strategy to curb climate-driven losses and boost regional resilience.

By James Wanzala 2026-03-30 18:33:36

EAC targets climate-driven losses with new 10-year regional plan

How Chepalungu Forest recovered from poll violence devastation

Following the 2007 elections, the Siongiroi forest block, located within Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County, was extensively damaged.

By James Wanzala 2026-03-30 10:43:44

How Chepalungu Forest recovered from poll violence devastation

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Ground pangolin: 'Extinct' mammal returns to roam Kenya's landscape

The last confirmed sighting of the giant ground pangolin was in 1971 near Lake Victoria. A single individual can consume thousands of ants and termites in one night.

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-03-30 09:20:42

Ground pangolin: 'Extinct' mammal returns to roam Kenya's landscape

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Four governors, broken promises and court orders: Why Dandora chokes City with toxic cycle

Anything and everything, from toxic industrial chemicals to hospital waste, finds its way to the now-filled dump that pollutes the air in the surrounding densely populated neighbourhoods.

By Kamau Muthoni 2026-03-29 08:30:00

Four governors, broken promises and court orders: Why Dandora chokes City with toxic cycle

Ruto reassures Kenyans on safety and potential of nuclear energy

President William Ruto has assured the public that nuclear energy is safe and does not pose any dangers many fear.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-03-27 07:23:10

Ruto reassures Kenyans on safety and potential of nuclear energy

How marathon is saving Kenya's wildlife and supporting rural communities

Since its launch the marathon has raised Sh1.3 billion, supporting conservation efforts that have contributed to a doubling of Hawksbill turtles and more than doubling of young Grevy’s zebras.

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-03-26 13:50:19

How marathon is saving Kenya's wildlife and supporting rural communities

Crawford among 42 ADvTECH schools feted for environmental education

ADvTECH was recognised for the scale and impact of its implementation of the Eco-Schools programme, a global initiative promoting environmental stewardship in learning institutions.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-20 10:44:50