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How Youth Are Reviving Dunga Wetland and Protecting Lake Victoria

Correspondent April 20, 2026

A youth-led community in Kisumu is restoring the Dunga Wetland, a critical ecosystem for biodiversity and water filtration in Lake Victoria. By linking conservation to livelihoods through ecotourism, the initiative is transforming local attitudes while battling legal and environmental challenges.

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BP Faces Landmark Environmental Lawsuit in Isiolo, Marsabit

Correspondent April 17, 2026

A court in Isiolo has allowed 299 petitioners to proceed with a class action lawsuit against BP over alleged toxic contamination linked to historical oil exploration in Isiolo and Marsabit County. The case could set a major precedent for environmental justice and corporate accountability in Kenya.

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White Rhinos Return to Kidepo After 40-Year Absence

Neville Ng'ambwa April 10, 2026

Uganda celebrates a historic conservation victory as white rhinos return to Kidepo Valley National Park after a 43-year absence, marking a new era for the nation's "Big Five" wildlife heritage.

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Study finds livestock pushing lions away from shared rangeland in Kenya

Correspondent April 10, 2026

A new study by the Mara Predator Conservation Program reveals that lions in Kenya are avoiding not only active livestock grazing areas but also zones previously used by cattle. The findings challenge existing rangeland management practices and raise critical questions about how wildlife and pastoralism can sustainably coexist across community conservancies.

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Kenya to Receive Rare Mountain Bongos from Europe in Conservation Boost

Correspondent April 7, 2026

Kenya is set to receive four male mountain bongos from European zoos in a landmark conservation effort led by Chester Zoo, KWS, and global partners. The move aims to revive one of Africa’s most endangered antelope species, whose wild population has dropped to just 66 individuals, through strategic breeding, rewilding, and AI-powered monitoring.

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Nairobi’s Vanishing Forests Spark Battle for the City’s Last Wild Spaces

Peter Ngare March 30, 2026

A growing conservation battle is unfolding in Nairobi National Park as plans linked to the Bomas International Convention Centre spark outrage over the clearing of nearly 100 acres of sensitive upland forest. Conservationists warn the move could fragment critical wildlife habitats and set a dangerous precedent for development within protected areas.

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How Cape Town’s Air Pollution Fight Offer Lessons for African Cities

Pauline Ongaji March 24, 2026

Cape Town’s evolving fight against air pollution is offering critical lessons for rapidly urbanising African cities. While stronger laws, real-time monitoring, and local enforcement have improved air quality management, challenges like vehicle emissions, high monitoring costs, and reliance on biomass fuels persist.

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Ecosystem Loss Costing Kenya Billions, World Bank Warns

Peter Ngare March 19, 2026

Kenya is losing billions annually due to degraded forests, wetlands and rangelands, according to a new World Bank report. The study warns that ecosystem loss is weakening climate resilience, cutting productivity and deepening economic vulnerability across key sectors.

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Kenya Tightens Waste Rules for Importers

Mwangi Ndirangu March 17, 2026

Kenya has begun enforcing tougher waste compliance rules, requiring importers to secure an EPR import certificate before goods enter the country. The move is meant to shift waste responsibility to producers and curb growing pollution.

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Kenya Busts Ant-Smuggling Ring, Exposing New Threat to Biodiversity

Pauline Ongaji March 13, 2026

Kenyan authorities arrested a suspect at Nairobi's JKIA after discovering more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden in luggage. The insects, identified as the giant African harvester ant (Messor cephalotes), are vital to ecosystem health through seed dispersal and soil aeration. Experts warn that the case highlights a growing global trade in exotic insects that could pose new threats to biodiversity.