June 16, 2025/
The 2020 locust invasion in East Africa, which affected Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia the hardest, was one of the worst in 70 years. It put over 20 million people at risk of acute hunger...
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June 13, 2025/
Nestled in the heart of Machakos County lies the Muumandu Forest block, a once-thriving expanse of 139.2 hectares—roughly 344 acres. More than a mere woodland, Muumandu stands as a vital water tower, a life...
June 12, 2025/
This is Cinema in Nature, a meeting of forest and film, of memory and movement. And it begins not with lights, camera, action, but with breath, with earth, and with the unshakable rhythm of...
June 11, 2025/
A Nigerian climate advocate, Michael Odenigbo, may soon find his name in the Guinness World Records, if verification confirms he successfully planted over 25,000 trees in just 24 hours.
June 11, 2025/
The study says the presence of glyphosate in menstrual products is largely traced back to the cotton used in their production. Cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in the world. Currently, less...
June 10, 2025/
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...
June 9, 2025/
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...
June 8, 2025/
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...
June 8, 2025/
As the world marked this year’s 2025 World Environment Day, with a spotlight on the…
June 6, 2025/
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...
June 6, 2025/
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.
June 5, 2025/
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...
May 28, 2025/
?️? When stars, insects, and acacia trees guide the forecast... In Isiolo, Samburu elders and scientists came together—and their weather predictions matched. Tradition meets tech in a powerful collaboration against climate uncertainty. #ClimateWisdom #IndigenousKnowledge...
May 27, 2025/
Kenya’s commitment to climate action continues to be put to doubt, with the recent move…
May 27, 2025/
Kenya’s rhino comeback continues! ??? Segera Conservancy becomes the 18th sanctuary as 21 black rhinos are relocated to ease overcrowding and boost breeding. With over 1,000 rhinos now, Kenya is leading in conservation!
May 26, 2025/
Kenyan MPs want Green Climate Fund money used locally to benefit communities, not foreign consultants. They’re pushing for greater involvement in climate projects like FLLOCA and demanding accountability in fund allocation and use.
May 23, 2025/
?️ Weather Alert: Strong winds exceeding 30 knots expected across 15 counties from May 23–25. Coastal and inland residents urged to stay alert! Risk of roof damage, large waves, and power disruptions. #KenyaWeather #KEWeatherAlert...
May 23, 2025/
A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang has redefined the true length of the Congo River. Using advanced satellite remote-sensing and field investigations, Liu determined the river spans 5,260 kilometers — 560 kilometers...
May 23, 2025/
In the grand saga of environmental challenges, few villains are as notorious as the invasive Mathenge (Prosopis juliflora) plant. This green menace has been spreading its tendrils far and wide, wreaking havoc on local...
May 22, 2025/
On International Biodiversity Day, new research from Nakuru and Elementaita lakes highlights the alarming decline in flamingo numbers. Rising water levels, climate change, and pollution are degrading critical habitats, reducing food sources, and disrupting...
May 22, 2025/
As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges nations to urgently reassess their relationship with nature, calling biodiversity loss a global crisis. He emphasized the importance of implementing...
May 21, 2025/
A fierce showdown is raging over the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), one of Africa's most successful community conservation initiatives. This clash could dramatically alter the landscape of environmental finance and local livelihoods. At the...
May 21, 2025/
“As the world turns its gaze toward COP30 in Brazil, I’m heading to the Amazon with a mission fueled by love, responsibility, and resilience,” Muthoni shared with www.big3africa.org. “I’ll embark on a 72-hour silent...
May 20, 2025/
Roam Electric's recognition as the premier electric mobility manufacturer in Africa has solidified Kenya's status as a frontrunner in the transition to clean energy within the transportation sector.
May 20, 2025/
As aggressive resource extraction chips away at the world’s natural biomes, mammals, fungi, corals, and more are squeezed into increasingly smaller islands of life, with climate change compounding the risk to their survival.
May 20, 2025/
In collaboration with the African Climate Platform and other African civil society organizations, PALU asserts that the climate change crisis poses an unprecedented threat to humanity and the planet, particularly in Africa, where communities...
May 19, 2025/
The study uncovered several alarming trends and deviations from recommended pesticide usage practices among small-scale potato farmers. Notably, only 12% of farmers adhered to the manufacturer's recommended application rates.
May 19, 2025/
According to the Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) Trust, the main reason for counties paralysis in unlocking green financing is continued heavy reliance on grants rather than exploring other financing models such as...
May 17, 2025/
The United Nations Secretary-General warned on May 15 that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.
May 17, 2025/
Kenyan banks are racing to increase the amount of loans advanced to environmentally friendly projects as the country and the world battle to minimize the impact of climate change by increasingly financing to less...
May 16, 2025/
By Ashoka Mukpo The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project (NKRCP) has suffered another setback after…
May 16, 2025/
Economists say that African economies and their central banks need to transform the financial system to mobilize investments to address the climate crisis, which is expected to hit agriculture, water, energy and tourism in...
May 15, 2025/
Men’s passion for nyama choma and their preference for cars over public transport are making…
May 15, 2025/
According to the report, the number of disaster-related displacements in sub-Saharan Africa has surged over the past decade, reaching 7.8 million in 2024. Consistent with previous years, floods were the primary catalyst for these...
May 14, 2025/
Over 95% of the world’s Pancake Tortoise population is found on private and community lands across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions.
May 14, 2025/
The big selling point for renewable diesel is that it is almost chemically identical to fossil fuel diesel, meaning it can be substituted in existing diesel engines, making it a so-called drop-in biofuel.
May 14, 2025/
Transport companies in Kenya are making significant progress in carbon reduction initiatives through the adoption of alternative fuel solutions. A notable advancement in this area has been made by DHL Supply Chain, in collaboration...
May 14, 2025/
Research suggests that certain chemicals found in plastics, like phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), are not just harmless additives. Instead, they may be wreaking havoc on male fertility, potentially reducing sperm quality and quantity.
May 13, 2025/
Extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change are greatly affecting every facet of socio-economic development across Africa. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in "State of the Climate in Africa 2024...
May 12, 2025/
Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse…