Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered
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Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered

The deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have sparked growing calls for greater transparency after Kenya Wildlife Service attributed the fatalities to cyanide poisoning. While officials point to contaminated tomatoes as the likely source, conservationists and toxicologists say key laboratory findings, toxicology reports and environmental evidence have yet to be made public, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17
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Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17

Global biodiversity negotiations in Nairobi have concluded with a science-backed roadmap for COP17, as governments race to reverse nature loss before the 2030 deadline. With most global biodiversity targets off track, delegates have called for stronger financing, accelerated implementation and greater international cooperation to protect ecosystems and halt species decline.
Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Open With Warning That World Is Falling Behind On 2030 Nature Targets
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Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Open With Warning That World Is Falling Behind On 2030 Nature Targets

Governments meeting in Nairobi have been warned that the world is falling behind on most of its 2030 biodiversity targets, despite growing international commitments to halt nature loss. A new global assessment finds that stronger financing, policies and implementation are urgently needed to protect ecosystems, reverse species decline and deliver on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation
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Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation

Kenya's push for economic growth is increasingly colliding with environmental conservation as major infrastructure projects proposed inside forests and protected areas spark legal battles and public protests. While the government argues development and conservation can coexist, environmental groups question whether protected ecosystems are being sacrificed without adequate environmental assessments, public participation or consideration of less damaging alternatives.
KRA’s Tax Relief Sparks Fresh Debate Over Plastic Pollution
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KRA’s Tax Relief Sparks Fresh Debate Over Plastic Pollution

Kenya's decision to remove excise duty on bottled water has ignited a national debate over the balance between affordable access to safe drinking water and the growing threat of plastic pollution. While lower prices could benefit consumers, environmentalists warn that increased reliance on single-use plastic bottles may undermine efforts to curb waste, protect ecosystems, and build a circular economy.
Kenya Waste Movement Turns Trash into Economic Gold
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Kenya Waste Movement Turns Trash into Economic Gold

Kenya's "Tunataka Taka" campaign is reshaping how communities view waste by promoting a circular economy where discarded materials become valuable resources. Backed by the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO), the movement combines digital storytelling, policy reform, and private-sector innovation to boost recycling, create green jobs, and drive sustainable waste management across the country.