Once a battleground for land grabbers and environmental heroes, Nairobi’s Karura Forest now faces a quieter, more complex struggle—not against chainsaws, but over the millions it generates in gate fees. At the heart of this silent standoff is a tug-of-war between the Kenya Forest Service and the Friends…
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Christine Wangari wraps her arms around the rough trunk of a towering acacia in Michuki Park, Nairobi, her fingers tracing the fissured bark of a tree that two decades ago had been a fragile seedling in her nursery in Nakuru County.
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Boda Boda motorcycles, while offering fast and convenient transport across Kenya, have long played a troubling role in aiding environmental crimes. From ferrying illegally sourced charcoal, timber, and cedar poles to transporting bushmeat and even live wild animals, motorbikes have become a weak link in the country’s conservation…
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As the world marked this year’s 2025 World Environment Day, with a spotlight on the urgent need to combat global plastic pollution, Uganda has delivered a truly invaluable gift to Kenya. Its renewed commitment to tackling single-use plastic bags could very well be the golden key that Kenya…
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Kenya took another significant step in protecting its endangered black rhinos by expanding conservation territory through a well-coordinated translocation of the iconic species to Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County. This move officially marks the establishment of Kenya’s 18th rhino sanctuary
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Kenya is rewriting the story of drought, transforming it from an emergency into a challenge that can be anticipated, prepared for, and even strategically managed.
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Throughout Africa and beyond, the coconut tree has long been revered for its economic and cultural importance. In Kenya's coastal regions, the tree also fosters community - by offering shelter and a space for the sharing of stories and the ritual sharing of mnazi, or palm wine.
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