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Kenya Boosts Forest Fire Defense with Sh 2.8B French Aid
By Bernard Gitau Kenya’s efforts to combat the escalating threat of forest fires, which are…
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EU Delays Deforestation Rules, Offering Relief to Kenya’s Coffee Sector
Coffee farmers and exporters can now breathe a sigh of relief after the European Union deferred the implementation of its deforestation regulations.
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Karura Forest Under Siege?
The Friends of Karura Forest, mandated to protect and conserve the urban forest in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KFS), has allayed concerns about illegal logging in the ecosystem.
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Kenya Secures Ksh660 Million for Enhanced Weather and Climate Services
Kenya is set to receive up to Ksh660 million (£4 million) in new funding for its weather and climate information services under the WISER (Weather and Climate Information Services) Africa programme. This is part of a £30 million (Ksh4.8 billion) commitment announced by UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds at COP29.
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UN Climate Chief Warns Climate Crisis Threatens Global Economy
Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted the economic impact of climate change, noting it is slicing up to 5% off GDP in many countries.
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UN Chief Urges More Funding for Climate Loss and Damage
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at COP29 in Baku, highlighted that the initial $700 million for the Loss and Damage Fund—a victory for developing nations, multilateralism, and climate justice—equates to the annual earnings of the world’s ten highest-paid footballers.
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Kenya to reduce Greenhouses Gasses by 32% by 2030
Kenya is stepping up in the climate fight, targeting a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas…
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Young Environmentalists Honored at First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA)
Over 1,000 schools across Kenya took part in the inaugural First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA), which provided students with a platform to contribute to the country’s climate action efforts through art, essays, and spoken word. The award ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, saw young learners being recognized for their role in environmental conservation.
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Why Female Birds Choose Camouflage Over Colour
In the bird world, males tend to steal the spotlight with their vibrant colors and striking features. Female birds, on the other hand, often go unnoticed. Dr. Peter Njoroge, a bird expert with the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), sheds light on why this happens, explaining that the phenomenon is deeply rooted in sexual selection.
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KWS to Spend Sh18 Million to Track Vultures and Combat Poisoning
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to spend Sh18 million over the next three years to install GPS tracking devices on vultures. This initiative aims to enable faster responses to poisoning incidents, which are a major cause of vulture deaths in Kenya.