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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.

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Rwanda Healers Preserve Medicinal Plant Knowledge Amid Climate Threats

Correspondent May 12, 2026

Traditional healers in Rwanda are racing to preserve centuries-old medicinal plant knowledge as climate change threatens biodiversity, ecosystems, and indigenous healing traditions across the country.

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The Agroforestry Model Powering Ethiopia’s Green Economy

Correspondent May 7, 2026

Through Chaka Origin, entrepreneur Feven Tsehaye is transforming indigenous plants into high-value products while preserving forests, empowering women, and building a regenerative green economy rooted in nature.

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Scientists say Moringa seeds could filter microplastics from drinking water

Correspondent May 6, 2026

Seeds from the Moringa oleifera could offer a breakthrough in water purification, with new research showing they can remove up to 98% of microplastics from drinking water. Scientists say the plant-based method performs as effectively as conventional chemical treatments.

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Government Scales Up Forest Protection Through Strategic Fencing Programme

Correspondent May 5, 2026

Kenya has intensified forest protection efforts through an expanded fencing programme, with a new 50-kilometer project launched in the Kaptagat ecosystem. While authorities say fencing will help curb encroachment and human-wildlife conflict, conservationists warn that long-term success will depend on stronger governance, community involvement, and protection against large-scale land interests.

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Kenya to Host Global Flyways Summit as Migratory Birds Decline

Dan Kaburu May 5, 2026

Kenya is set to host the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi this September, marking the first time the global conservation forum comes to Africa, as new data from BirdLife International reveals that 40% of migratory bird species are in decline due to the loss of critical habitats along major flyways.

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Canadian Environmentalist Sets New Tree-Planting World Record in Mombasa’s Tudor Creek

Correspondent May 4, 2026

A Canadian environmentalist has set a new world record after planting 47,460 mangrove propagules in just 24 hours at Tudor Creek in Mombasa, spotlighting Kenya’s growing role in global ecosystem restoration and coastal resilience efforts.