Seaweed farming quickly gained momentum in coastal Kenya, transforming livelihoods and empowering women like Fatuma. Today, over 600 farmers from five coastal communities actively engage in commercial seaweed cultivation, marking a significant shift from traditional fishing practices.
Read MoreTrashion Kenya, an initiative conceived by Habiba Abdulrahman, made its mark in Dubai on Sunday, preceding the annual celebration of Global Recycling Day on March 18th. Through captivating displays, Habiba highlighted how waste can be ingeniously repurposed into fashionable garments, challenging conventional notions of sustainability in the fashion…
Read MoreIn the past, bee stings were viewed as immunity boosters, but today's market trends toward natural and organic products fuel a growing demand for bee venom.
Read MoreThe pancake tortoise, a distinctive member of the tortoise family, stands out for its unusually thin, flat, and flexible shell. Unlike other tortoises with solid structural shells, the pancake tortoise boasts a shell peppered with holes, making it lightweight and remarkably agile. This unique characteristic enables it to…
Read MoreThe Kenya Meteorological Department has launched a weather balloon to improve future weather forecasts.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has disclosed that the country receives a mere Sh 2 million from the sale of genetic resources or through bioprospecting annually.
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Over five decades since the last black rhino was exterminated by poachers in Laikipia North, the majestic animal is back with a bang. “Black rhinos were once common on Loisaba. The last known individual here was killed by poachers in the 1970s and fortunately or…
Read MoreIn a bold stance against external pressures, the Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to banning trophy hunting, 47 years after its initial prohibition. Wildlife and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has vehemently opposed the idea, labeling it as outdated and unacceptable, with conservationists echoing his sentiments,…
Read MoreThe ongoing debate between white and red meat as the superior source of protein has been shaken up by the emergence of a new contender: black meat, embodied in the Ayam Cemani chicken breed.
Read MoreWhile butterfly migrations are an annual event, the current migration stands out due to the sheer number of butterflies and their direction of movement. - Experts explain.
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