January 22, 2026/
From Nairobi’s overstretched Dandora dumpsite to Shenzhen’s engineered waste systems, cities reveal their priorities through how they manage what they discard. Africa’s waste crisis is not a lack of solutions, but a failure to...
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January 22, 2026/
Large-scale cattle grazing in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Conservancies is forcing lions to retreat from their traditional habitats, a new study finds. Despite using the savanna at different times, the presence of livestock is altering...
January 21, 2026/
Kenya Wildlife Service successfully translocated three young Rothschild giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. This critical conservation move aims to strengthen genetic diversity and secure the long-term sustainability of the...
January 21, 2026/
The African Development Bank has partnered with Jacob’s Ladder Africa to equip Kenyan students with green skills for the future economy. Through the Green Careers Caravan, the initiative promotes careers in renewable energy, climate...
January 21, 2026/
Rising lake levels across Kenya’s Rift Valley and northern regions have displaced tens of thousands of households, submerging homes, schools and farms. Experts warn the crisis is deepening social inequalities, disrupting education, livelihoods and...
January 20, 2026/
Kenya’s Coast Water Works Development Agency has unveiled a 4.6MW solar power plant in Kilifi, marking a major step in greening water infrastructure. The Baricho solar project will slash electricity costs and stabilise water...
January 20, 2026/
Morocco is piloting an unconventional solution to antibiotic overuse in poultry farming: cannabis-derived CBD. Researchers are testing whether the non-intoxicating compound can improve chicken health, meat quality, and farm productivity as demand for organic,...
January 19, 2026/
Kenya is leading the charge to enforce Africa's growing but weakly implemented climate finance rules. A new analysis shows that most policies remain voluntary, hindering the mobilization of private capital needed for climate resilience....
January 19, 2026/
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is spearheading Kenya's drought response with the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), delivering Sh870.38 million in crucial cash transfers via Equity and KCB to protect vulnerable households and...
January 16, 2026/
Climate change and environmental degradation remain the world’s greatest long-term threats, according to the WEF Global Risks Report 2026. Extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse top global risk rankings over the next decade....
January 16, 2026/
The World Bank has committed KSh5.55 billion to support Kenyan SMEs investing in climate-friendly technologies through the KDC Green Investment Fund. The initiative targets sectors such as electric mobility, green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and...
January 16, 2026/
Kenya's State Department for Environment and Climate Change is spearheading a major policy overhaul in 2026, focusing on carbon markets, e-waste management, and wetland restoration to drive sustainable growth and enhance climate resilience.
January 14, 2026/
The world is nearing the 1.5°C climate threshold, with WMO data confirming that 2025 averaged 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, marking three consecutive years of record heat. Climate extremes are no longer rare, but a...
January 13, 2026/
Ruai residents are sounding the alarm as industrial pollution and failing sewer infrastructure threaten to derail the KSh 50 billion Nairobi River clean-up. Despite government efforts, toxic emissions and illegal dumping continue to spark...
January 13, 2026/
Mombasa County has officially closed the Tudor Manyimbo dumpsite, ending decades of open dumping in the heart of Tudor Ward. The move follows the operationalisation of a material recovery facility, signalling a shift toward...
January 9, 2026/
Kenya’s intermediary cities like Kiambu and Nakuru could determine the country’s climate future. A new OECD and UN-Habitat report warns that car-centred planning risks locking these fast-growing urban areas into high emissions. Early action...
January 8, 2026/
The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international treaties and institutions, including the UNFCCC and IPCC. The move signals a major retreat from global climate leadership and raises concerns for climate...
January 6, 2026/
Kenya is currently grappling with the severe tail end of a persistent La Niña event, which has drastically suppressed expected rainfall across the nation. The resulting intensification of drought conditions is now posing a...
January 5, 2026/
The scramble for Venezuela’s oil is more than a power play—it’s a critical challenge to the global green transition. Africa, caught in the crossfire of first-world energy squabbles, must now navigate a landscape where...
January 3, 2026/
Amboseli has lost one of its most iconic residents. Craig, one of Africa’s last remaining super tuskers, has died at the age of 54. His life stood as powerful proof that long-term protection and...
January 2, 2026/
New scientific data show the Mara-Loita wildebeest route has declined by nearly 90% in just five years due to fencing, land subdivision, and human expansion. The collapse threatens ecosystems, tourism, and the future of...
December 22, 2025/
Kenya’s festive season brings joy, movement, and togetherness—but it also carries an environmental cost hidden in traffic emissions, plastic waste, and unsustainable consumption. As celebrations peak, so does pressure on the climate and natural...
December 18, 2025/
A community-led conservation innovation from Tanzania has earned global recognition, proving that Africa’s environmental solutions are most powerful when local people lead. By blending indigenous knowledge with modern conservation science, the initiative is protecting...
December 17, 2025/
UNEA-7 closed in Nairobi with landmark resolutions but also revealed growing fractures in global environmental governance. Debates over critical minerals, climate justice, and implementation gaps underscored how far the world still is from delivering...
December 16, 2025/
Land degradation is undermining Africa’s food security as soils lose fertility, forests disappear and climate stress intensifies. A new FAO report warns that without urgent land restoration and sustainable farming, smallholder livelihoods and national...
December 15, 2025/
Nairobi is cementing its role at the heart of Africa’s green transition, combining global environmental diplomacy, major climate finance deals, and community-driven solutions. From landmark UN assemblies to green lending and clean energy leadership,...
December 13, 2025/
UNEA-7 concluded in Nairobi with landmark resolutions addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, reaffirming Africa’s central role in global environmental leadership. The outcomes set the stage for accelerated implementation of sustainable solutions worldwide.
December 11, 2025/
Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree hug in Nyeri has become a standout symbol of Kenya’s fight for environmental protection and mental-health awareness. What began as a 48-hour challenge in Nairobi grew into a record-breaking act...
December 11, 2025/
Youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities at ongoing UNEA-7 are demanding real decision-making power in global environmental governance. They argue that slow, top-down systems can no longer address escalating climate impacts especially in Africa...
December 10, 2025/
The UNEP Global Environment Outlook 2025 warns that the world is set to exceed the 1.5°C limit, with intensifying climate disasters, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The report calls for urgent systemic change and stronger...
December 10, 2025/
Kenya’s drought crisis is worsening across 23 ASAL counties, with Mandera already in the “Alarm” phase. NDMA warns that 1.76 million people need urgent assistance, a figure expected to rise sharply by early 2026.
December 10, 2025/
Global stakeholders at UNEA-7 warned that the plastics treaty process remains at risk following the collapse of INC-5.2 talks. Experts called for renewed trust, stronger rules, and political courage ahead of INC-5.4.
December 9, 2025/
The successful joint management of Nairobi’s Karura Forest, a model partnership between the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), has been reaffirmed following a brief but disruptive crisis in...
December 9, 2025/
As the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) gets underway in Nairobi, attention is firmly fixed on the 15 resolutions that could shape global environmental action for years to come.
December 9, 2025/
UNEA-7 has opened in Nairobi as the world faces escalating climate disasters, worsening pollution, and weakening global cooperation. Delegates from 193 countries are under pressure to rebuild trust, negotiate 15 key resolutions, and deliver...
December 8, 2025/
A new global report reveals that forests and trees are vital to the future of agriculture. They regulate climate, protect soils, stabilize water systems, boost biodiversity, and help farmers build climate-resilient food systems—offering one...
December 5, 2025/
Nairobi’s new six-month development amnesty has sparked a heated clash between urban planning goals and environmental protection. While the County Government argues it will help formalize unsafe or unapproved buildings, critics warn it legitimizes...
December 4, 2025/
Maasai women in Kajiado are turning their lived climate struggles into national policy action. Through “Envisioning Resilience Kenya,” their stories of failed crops, rising risks, and innovative adaptation are now shaping Kenya’s climate strategies...
December 3, 2025/
As UNEA-7 opens in Nairobi, global environmental diplomacy faces a profound crisis. Nations remain divided by sovereignty and geopolitical tensions, slowing progress on climate, plastic pollution, and biodiversity. The Assembly must overcome these obstacles...
December 2, 2025/
A rewilding program for the critically endangered Mountain Bongo in Kenya offers a narrative of hope, with over 90 individuals now thriving. Discover how conservation heroes like Laban Mwangi are fighting habitat loss and...