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Kakamega Youth Show How to Make Tree Planting Meaningful

Neville Ng'ambwa October 7, 2026

Young people in Kakamega are showing that tree planting is about more than putting seedlings in the ground. Through a youth-led initiative, grafted fruit trees were planted at a local school, with the focus extending to watering, protection and long-term care so the trees can provide food, income and environmental benefits

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Community-Led Project Restores 68 Hectares Of Dundori Forest

Correspondent October 5, 2026

A three-year community-led restoration project has rehabilitated 68 hectares of Dundori Forest in Nakuru, an area previously damaged by illegal logging. The initiative has also created income opportunities through tree nurseries and conservation activities, demonstrating how forest restoration can support both ecosystems and local livelihoods.

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Kenya Unveils New Environment Policy to Drive Green Growth and Climate Resilience

Dan Kaburu October 2, 2026

enya has unveiled the first draft of a new National Environment Policy aimed at strengthening environmental governance, addressing climate risks and positioning environmental protection as a driver of economic growth. The draft will undergo public and stakeholder participation before finalisation in December 2026.

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Bondo Nuclear Plant Faces Court Challenge Over Lake Victoria Risks

Correspondent September 30, 2026

A legal challenge has been filed at the East African Court of Justice over Kenya’s proposed 2,000–5,000 MW nuclear power plant in Bondo, near Lake Victoria. The case raises concerns over environmental risks, shared water resources, transboundary impacts and community consultation.

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How Agroforestry Is Transforming Farming in Bungoma

Neville Ng'ambwa September 23, 2026

A Bungoma farmer has transformed his seven-acre farm through agroforestry and sustainable land management, increasing maize yields from two to three sacks to as many as 12 sacks per acre. The approach combines trees, crop diversification, mulching and soil conservation to improve food security and resilience to unreliable rainfall.

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How Simple Electric Fence Changes Are Helping Protect Kenya’s Giant Pangolins

Correspondent September 22, 2026

Simple changes to electric fences are giving Kenya’s endangered giant ground pangolins a safer path through the Maasai Mara landscape. In Nyekweri, landowners are switching off lower fence wires, helping pangolins move safely while protecting farms and livestock.

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Kenya Turns to Bamboo to Restore Water Sources and Create Jobs

Neville Ng'ambwa September 21, 2026

Kenya is turning to bamboo as a nature-based solution for restoring water sources, rehabilitating degraded land and creating jobs. In Meru County, communities say bamboo has helped revive springs while supporting women-led businesses. Under its National Bamboo Development Strategy 2025–2035, Kenya plans to add 150,000 hectares of bamboo, while promoting processing and manufacturing to keep more value and jobs in the country.

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World’s Rivers Suffer One of the Driest Years in More than Three Decades, WMO Warns

Dan Kaburu September 21, 2026

Global rivers experienced one of their driest years in more than three decades in 2025, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The report highlights declining freshwater storage, continued glacier loss, groundwater shortages and increasingly unpredictable swings between drought and flooding—putting communities and economies under growing pressure

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Kenya Looks to Bamboo to Turn Climate Action into Rural Enterprise

Neville Ng'ambwa September 16, 2026

Environment CS Dr Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans to embrace bamboo farming as a viable crop for agro-economy, environmental conservation and rural livelihoods during the Bamboo Expo in Meru.

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Mount Kenya Fire Leaves Water, Wildlife and Tourism at Risk

Neville Ng'ambwa September 10, 2026

A wildfire on Mount Kenya has burnt thousands of hectares, putting water supplies, wildlife habitats, tourism and surrounding community livelihoods at risk. While about 85% of the blaze has been contained, the full ecological and economic cost will only become clear after the fire is extinguished and detailed assessments are completed.