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Red Flags Over Karura Forest Tree Clearing and Government Explanations

Peter Ngare March 10, 2026

Conflicting explanations from Environment CS Deborah Barasa and the Kenya Forest Service over tree clearing in Karura Forest have triggered alarm among conservationists and community groups about transparency and adherence to the forest’s management plan.

Climate Change

Kenya Red Cross Calls for Climate Policy Overhaul

Peter Ngare February 23, 2026

The Kenya Red Cross is urging urgent policy reforms as climate-induced disasters become a recurring humanitarian crisis. A new brief calls for anticipatory action financing, faster passage of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill 2023, and stronger investment in resilience across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

Conservation

How Planting Right Trees in Right Places can Help Kenya Tackle Rising Heat

Peter Ngare February 20, 2026

As Nairobi swelters under intensifying January–February heat, scientists say the right trees planted in the right places could cool city streets by up to 12°C. But urban forestry is not just about numbers — it is about smart planning, indigenous species, and ensuring low-income neighborhoods benefit equally.

Conservation

Kenya Launches Plastic Circular Investment Drive

Peter Ngare February 19, 2026

Kenya has launched a Plastic Circular Investment Initiative under the Kenya National Plastics Action Partnership to tackle rising urban plastic waste and unlock green financing. The platform brings together government, industry and recyclers to redesign plastic production, strengthen recycling systems and integrate informal waste pickers into formal value chains, supporting climate action and sustainable growth.

Green Finance

Kenya Unveils Carbon Registry, Opening Door to New Climate Investments

Peter Ngare February 16, 2026

Kenya launches the National Carbon Registry (KNCR), a digital ledger designed to track emissions and manage carbon credit projects. By verifying real-world emission reductions, the KNCR aims to unlock climate finance, create green jobs, and position Kenya as a regional leader in global carbon markets while addressing local community concerns.

Food Systems

EAC Seed Bill Raises Alarm Over Indigenous Seeds and Farmer Rights

Peter Ngare February 9, 2026

A proposed East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill is triggering concern among farmers, environmentalists, and indigenous groups. Critics warn the legislation could sideline traditional seed systems, expand corporate control over agriculture, and threaten biodiversity and food security across the region.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Growing Water Crisis in an Age of Global Water Bankruptcy

Peter Ngare January 28, 2026

Across Kenya, families are spending hours chasing water as rivers dry, boreholes fail, and costs rise. From Marsabit to Nyeri, daily survival now depends on unreliable water sources. A new UN warning shows Kenya’s struggle is part of a global water bankruptcy.

Climate Change

Study Links Climate Change to Rising Migration in Africa

Peter Ngare January 26, 2026

A new study on climate-driven migration in Africa reveals that while environmental shocks like drought increase the likelihood of movement, especially when compounded by conflict, strong adaptive capacity acts as a decisive buffer.

Conservation

Africa’s Forests Now Emitting More Carbon Than They Absorb

Peter Ngare January 23, 2026

Africa’s forests, once a major carbon sink, are now releasing more carbon than they store. New satellite-based research shows massive biomass losses driven by deforestation and degradation. The shift poses a serious threat to global climate targets under the Paris Agreement.

Conservation

Cattle Grazing Forces Kenya’s Lions to Retreat, Study Finds

Peter Ngare January 22, 2026

Large-scale cattle grazing in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Conservancies is forcing lions to retreat from their traditional habitats, a new study finds. Despite using the savanna at different times, the presence of livestock is altering lion behaviour and shrinking their available space.