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Coconut Trees Sustain Livelihoods and Culture at Kenyas Coastal Region

Correspondent June 5, 2025

Throughout Africa and beyond, the coconut tree has long been revered for its economic and cultural importance. In Kenya's coastal regions, the tree also fosters community - by offering shelter and a space for the sharing of stories and the ritual sharing of mnazi, or palm wine.

Tech & Energy

Traditional Weather Forecasting by Samburu Elders Matches Modern Science

Correspondent May 28, 2025

?️? When stars, insects, and acacia trees guide the forecast... In Isiolo, Samburu elders and scientists came together—and their weather predictions matched. Tradition meets tech in a powerful collaboration against climate uncertainty. #ClimateWisdom #IndigenousKnowledge #WeatherForecasting #Samburu

Wildlife

Kenya Adds 18th Rhino Sanctuary with Segera Move ?

Correspondent May 27, 2025

Kenya’s rhino comeback continues! ??? Segera Conservancy becomes the 18th sanctuary as 21 black rhinos are relocated to ease overcrowding and boost breeding. With over 1,000 rhinos now, Kenya is leading in conservation!

Climate Change

The Uphill Task of Taming the Mathenge Monster into Cattle Feed and Charcoal

Correspondent May 23, 2025

In the grand saga of environmental challenges, few villains are as notorious as the invasive Mathenge (Prosopis juliflora) plant. This green menace has been spreading its tendrils far and wide, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems in semi-arid areas of Kenya.

Climate Change

Inside the Battle for Carbon Credit Billions in Northern Kenya

Correspondent May 21, 2025

A fierce showdown is raging over the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), one of Africa's most successful community conservation initiatives. This clash could dramatically alter the landscape of environmental finance and local livelihoods. At the center of this conflict? Billions in carbon credits

Wildlife

Conservation Efforts Brings 3 Threatened Species Closer to Recovery

Correspondent May 20, 2025

As aggressive resource extraction chips away at the world’s natural biomes, mammals, fungi, corals, and more are squeezed into increasingly smaller islands of life, with climate change compounding the risk to their survival.

Climate Change

Melting Himalayan Glaciers Threatens Food Production for 2Billion People

Correspondent May 17, 2025

The United Nations Secretary-General warned on May 15 that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.

Climate Change

Northern Kenya Carbon Credit Project Suffers Another Setback

Correspondent May 16, 2025

By Ashoka Mukpo The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project (NKRCP) has suffered another setback after…

Climate Change Feature

Experts Say Renewable Diesel May Worsen Climate Crisis

Correspondent May 14, 2025

The big selling point for renewable diesel is that it is almost chemically identical to fossil fuel diesel, meaning it can be substituted in existing diesel engines, making it a so-called drop-in biofuel.

Food Systems

Empowering Women Through Beekeeping in Pastoralist Communities

Correspondent May 21, 2024

Under the expansive skies of pastoralist communities, where nomadic traditions have shaped livelihoods for centuries, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Amid the hum of bees and the scent of wildflowers, women are finding new opportunities through the ancient practice of beekeeping.