In the past, bee stings were viewed as immunity boosters, but today's market trends toward natural and organic products fuel a growing demand for bee venom.
In a bold stance against external pressures, the Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to banning trophy hunting, 47 years after its initial prohibition. Wildlife and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has vehemently opposed the idea, labeling it as outdated and unacceptable, with conservationists echoing his sentiments, terming it as neocolonialism.
The historic event occurred on September 24, 2023, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, where a southern white rhino surrogate mother successfully carried a 6.4cm-long male embryo for 70 days. This success with southern white rhino embryos paves the way for the critical next step: the transfer of northern white rhino embryos, a pivotal move in the fight against the species' extinction.
By Ben Gitau - Separated from the mainland by water, Kokwa's isolation is palpable. The absence of essential social amenities and even a police presence to maintain law and order paints a stark picture of government neglect.