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Climate Change Threatens Cradle of Humankind

Dan Kaburu August 30, 2025

Climate change is threatening Turkana the Cradle of Humankind. Rising lake waters and other environmental pressures have already submerged several historical sites, with fears that more could soon be lost as Lake Turkana continues to rise.

Climate Change

Kenya Beats Canada to Host IUFRO Congress in 2029

Dan Kaburu August 28, 2025

“In our bid themed “Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry Research and Development” truly summed up the spirit of collaboration that lies at the heart of IUFRO’s mission and Africa’s future. Said Dr. Njuguna. “KEFRI is taking the lead in ensuring the congress is successful”, added Dr. Njuguna

Climate Change

Mt Kenya Melting Glaciers and Deadly Invasive Weeds

Dan Kaburu July 24, 2025

Once cloaked in majestic white, the mountain’s summit now exposes bare, rugged rock where glaciers used to gleam. What remains of the ice appears as faint streaks, ghostly remnants of a vanishing era, melting away year by year.

Climate Change

African Ministers Demand Climate Justice at AMCEN 20

Dan Kaburu July 19, 2025

Among the key outcomes, ministers pledged support for a robust Global Plastics Treaty aimed at addressing pollution across the entire lifecycle of plastics. This commitment aligns with the continent’s increasing focus on circular economy principles and sustainable chemical management

Climate Change

Wetlands, the Vanishing Lungs of Earth

Dan Kaburu July 16, 2025

A recent report unveiled at the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) by Wetlands International paints a stark picture. Since 1970, nearly a quarter of the world’s wetlands have been lost.

Climate Change

Africa’s Freshwater Fish Face Alarming Decline as WWF Sounds the Alarm

Dan Kaburu July 10, 2025

A silent crisis is unfolding beneath the surface of Africa’s rivers and lakes. According to a new report by WWF, freshwater fish populations across the continent are plummeting, posing an existential threat to the livelihoods, nutrition, and cultural heritage of tens of millions of Africans.

Climate Change

The State Of Climate Justice Movement in Kenya

Dan Kaburu July 3, 2025

The just-released report in Nairobi, Kenya, commissioned by Natural Justice and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, paints a revealing picture of Kenya’s Climate Justice Movement (CJM).

Conservation

Kenyan Coastline Choking in Plastic Waste

Dan Kaburu June 21, 2025

Plastic waste – bottles, containers, packaging from all over the world – is strewn across the beaches. In what should be a breeding ground for fish, locals now find an alarming layer of discarded plastic, swept in by ocean currents. The once-rich fishing zones are now suffocating under the weight of pollution.

Feature

Unlocking Kenya’s Heritage for Economic Growth

Dan Kaburu June 19, 2025

Kenya is embarking on a transformative journey that intertwines cultural heritage with economic development. At the forefront of this initiative is the Indigenous Knowledge Management System (IKMS), a groundbreaking project launched by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) during the 8th NMK Science Expo held on June 18, 2025.

Green Finance

New Report Warns Carbon Markets Could Devastate Africa’s Climate Future

Dan Kaburu June 18, 2025

A new report by African climate think tank Power Shift Africa is sounding the alarm: carbon markets—long championed as tools to fight climate change—could actually fuel emissions, deepen global inequality, and leave Africa grappling with long-term environmental and social consequences.