War has always left a lasting impact—not just on infrastructure and human lives, but also on the environment. Conflict accelerates environmental degradation and can even hasten the effects of climate change. With the recent announcement of a ceasefire proposal by the United States and Israel in the ongoing…
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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…
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Margins are shifting. Wajir’s farmers affirm that climate adversity can spark innovation, offering scalable solutions to drought-prone regions. Their story is not just local; it's a blueprint for sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation in Kenya’s arid frontier.
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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.
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The erosion of civil liberties, growing authoritarianism, and repression of local communities, particularly Indigenous ones, are increasingly undermining conservation efforts. Nowhere is this more visible than in the Serengeti, where the government’s recent crackdowns on the Maasai people, who have lived in harmony with wildlife for generations, have…
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The 2020 locust invasion in East Africa, which affected Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia the hardest, was one of the worst in 70 years. It put over 20 million people at risk of acute hunger and caused economic losses estimated at US$8.5 billion across Yemen and East Africa.
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Christine Wangari wraps her arms around the rough trunk of a towering acacia in Michuki Park, Nairobi, her fingers tracing the fissured bark of a tree that two decades ago had been a fragile seedling in her nursery in Nakuru County.
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Boda Boda motorcycles, while offering fast and convenient transport across Kenya, have long played a troubling role in aiding environmental crimes. From ferrying illegally sourced charcoal, timber, and cedar poles to transporting bushmeat and even live wild animals, motorbikes have become a weak link in the country’s conservation…
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As the world marked this year’s 2025 World Environment Day, with a spotlight on the urgent need to combat global plastic pollution, Uganda has delivered a truly invaluable gift to Kenya. Its renewed commitment to tackling single-use plastic bags could very well be the golden key that Kenya…
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Kenya is rewriting the story of drought, transforming it from an emergency into a challenge that can be anticipated, prepared for, and even strategically managed.
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