To ease the rangers' work of patrolling the vast land of Oglului, the team has a drone that helps them to monitor wildlife movement, watering point, sick and animal giving birth.
Read MoreThe Kenyan mountain bongo is an endangered tragelaphine antelope subspecies, endemic to the Aberdare, Mount Kenya, Cheranganis Hills and the Mau Forests Complex, with only a few individuals left in the Eburu, Maasai Mau and South Western Mau.
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau A herder has been killed at Yakalicha area inside Tsavo East National Park during a confrontation with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers. The incident took place during a routine security patrol when KWS officers encountered a group of over 30 armed herders who had illegally…
Read MoreRecognizing the environmental and health toll, President William Ruto on December 16, 2024, launched the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Programme for public learning institutions. Speaking at Jamhuri High School, Nairobi, the President emphasized the program’s role in combating climate change, improving health outcomes, and conserving forests.
Read MoreThe First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto has established her first three ’Mama Kitchen Garden’ at State House Primary School, Nairobi Primary School, and St. Georges Primary School.
Read More“We can’t continue like this. Poor working conditions in the guise of implementing the utopian vision of a circular economy, where 100 percent of plastic waste is recycled and companies can continue to produce,” warns Gisore Nyabuti, the Secretary-General, Kenya Waste Pickers Association.
Read MoreThe Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5), tasked with formulating modalities for the gradual end to plastic pollution, ended in utter disappointment after negotiators failed to agree on a landmark treaty.
Read MoreA critical negotiation to craft the world’s first global plastic treaty is underway in Busan, South Korea. Still, the likelihood of a final agreement to end plastic pollution seems increasingly slim. Delegates attending the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5.2) conference are deeply divided, prompting discussions about extending the negotiation…
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Kenya’s efforts to combat the escalating threat of forest fires, which are rapidly depleting its forest cover, have received a major boost with the introduction of advanced fire detection technologies worth Sh 2.8 billion from the French government. Speaking at Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Headquarters,…
Read MoreBY WANJA MWANIKI Demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing rapidly, fueled by technological advancements. One of the latest innovations is a solar-powered refrigerator developed by Kenyan engineer Norah Magero. The device, named Vaccibox, has been mounted on an electric bike, allowing it to maintain a consistent cooling…
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