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Heavy Rains Sweep Across Kenya, Prompting Alerts and Rescues
By Wanja Mwaniki & Neville Ng'ambwa The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning…
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Kajiado Governor Urges Action Against Tanzanian Hunting Permits
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called upon the Tanzanian government and and the East African Legislative Assembly to take swift action and avert further permits on hunting.
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Nairobi’s Food Waste Crisis: A Wake-Up Call to Urban Centers
Nairobi County has emerged as a leader in the food wastage index, with each resident squandering at least 8 kilograms of food monthly, as unveiled by the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 24. This translates to an average of 100 kilograms of various foods contributed annually by each Nairobian.
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A Billion Tonnes of Food Wasted AS 783 Million Go Hungry
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2022, at least 783 million people faced hunger, while millions of meals went to waste globally. This stark reality underscores the urgent need to address the issue of food waste
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Empowering Women through Seaweed Farming in Kwale, Kenya
Seaweed farming quickly gained momentum in coastal Kenya, transforming livelihoods and empowering women like Fatuma. Today, over 600 farmers from five coastal communities actively engage in commercial seaweed cultivation, marking a significant shift from traditional fishing practices.
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Kenyan, Showcasing the Transformative Power of waste-to-fashion Initiatives
Trashion Kenya, an initiative conceived by Habiba Abdulrahman, made its mark in Dubai on Sunday, preceding the annual celebration of Global Recycling Day on March 18th. Through captivating displays, Habiba highlighted how waste can be ingeniously repurposed into fashionable garments, challenging conventional notions of sustainability in the fashion industry.
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Beekeeping Beyond Honey: Kenya’s Venomous Venture
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.
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Revolutionizing Weather Forecasts: Kenya’s Meteorological Weather Balloon
The Kenya Meteorological Department has launched a weather balloon to improve future weather forecasts.
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Black Rhinos Return to Laikipia North After 50-Year Poaching Extinction
By Bernard Gitau Over five decades since the last black rhino was exterminated by poachers…
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Kenya Opposes Calls to Reintroduce Trophy Hunting
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.