By Bernard Gitau Over five decades since the last black rhino was exterminated by poachers in Laikipia North, the majestic animal is back with a bang. “Black rhinos were once common on Loisaba. The last known individual here was killed by poachers in the 1970s and fortunately or…
Read MoreIn 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 Alfred Mutua, has vehemently opposed the idea, labeling it as outdated and unacceptable, with conservationists echoing his sentiments,…
Read MoreThe ongoing debate between white and red meat as the superior source of protein has been shaken up by the emergence of a new contender: black meat, embodied in the Ayam Cemani chicken breed.
Read MoreWhile butterfly migrations are an annual event, the current migration stands out due to the sheer number of butterflies and their direction of movement. - Experts explain.
Read MoreOne of LAWA's primary focuses is environmental justice. In a region grappling with the consequences of climate change and industrial development, LAWA fights to restore balance.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWashington, DC – November 28, 2023 The Bezos Earth Fund is set to take center stage as the primary sponsor for the 2023 Global Student Energy Summit, the world’s largest youth-led energy event. Bringing together over 650 young participants from 150 countries, the summit aims to create a…
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Approximately one-third of the county’s food goes to waste, primarily due to its appearance. For many, discarded food is synonymous with spoiled ugali, expired flour, or uneaten githeri. However, Dr. Mary Mwale, a Food Security and Nutrition specialist at the Ministry of Agriculture, sheds light…
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau – The country’s effort to combat the effects of climate change is gaining momentum after the government declared a public holiday for tree-growing exercises. “In Exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National…
Read MoreBy Dan Kaburu – After curtains fell at the first Africa Climate Summit, with calls to action by African countries to the Global North who bare the greatest responsibility of greenhouse gases emissions which the reason for climate change, victims of floods after Rift Valley lakes waters rose…
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