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Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy Intergration

Neville Ng'ambwa June 15, 2026

Konza Technopolis has become the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to integrate a formally recognized wildlife conservancy into its urban development framework. The move protects critical biodiversity within the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem while demonstrating how technology, economic growth, and environmental conservation can coexist.

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Can Redirecting the Congo River Bring Lake Chad Back to Life?

Neville Ng'ambwa June 9, 2026

Lake Chad has lost nearly 90% of its surface area, threatening the livelihoods of more than 40 million people across Central and West Africa. A controversial US$50 billion proposal to redirect water from the Congo River Basin could revive the shrinking lake, but critics warn it may trigger serious environmental consequences elsewhere.

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Meru’s Plan to Carve Up Imenti Forest Sparks Uproar Over Deforestation Fears

Correspondent June 5, 2026

A controversial proposal to excise parts of Imenti Forest for a State Lodge and golf course has sparked outrage among conservationists, who warn the move could threaten one of Kenya’s critical water catchment ecosystems and undermine national climate goals.

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Argentina Seizes Over 700 Trafficked Marine Animals From Kenya

Correspondent May 28, 2026

More than 700 live marine animals trafficked from Kenya were seized in Argentina in a major wildlife trafficking operation linked to the global exotic aquarium trade. Authorities say many of the animals arrived dead or critically weakened after days in transit.

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Chameleons, Tortoises Dominate Kenya’s Expanding Exotic Animal Exports

Peter Ngare May 25, 2026

Kenya exported more than 870,000 live wild animals between 2013 and 2023, with reptiles accounting for over 80 percent of the trade, according to a new study warning of growing threats to biodiversity, traceability, and conservation oversight.

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Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Pauline Ongaji May 25, 2026

Maasai women in Laikipia are transforming their lives and landscapes through beekeeping, creating economic resilience and restoring ecosystems amidst climate change challenges. This initiative offers a sustainable path for pastoralist communities.

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Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Neville Ng'ambwa May 23, 2026

African nations are strategically integrating biodiversity conservation with renewable energy development, moving beyond mere environmental compliance to build financially self-sustaining projects. This structural shift, exemplified by Kenya's surging investments, prioritizes ecological health and localized green manufacturing.

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Makueni Leads Local Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa May 22, 2026

Makueni County is at the forefront of climate resilience, implementing innovative water, agriculture, and conservation projects through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.

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New report urges governments to prioritise clean air in fight against NCDs

Pauline Ongaji May 21, 2026

A new global report is urging governments to prioritise clean air policies as part of the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that air pollution contributes to nearly eight million deaths annually worldwide. In Kenya, rising cases of asthma, stroke and respiratory illnesses are increasingly linked to traffic emissions, industrial pollution and dirty cooking fuels.

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Kenya Forest Service Launches Bee Conservation Partnership

Dan Kaburu May 20, 2026

The Kenya Forest Service and the National Bee Institute have partnered to train officers in beekeeping, aiming to protect pollinators, empower communities, and address Kenya's critical honey deficit.