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Court directs enjoinment of Ministry of Energy in BP Kenya toxic waste lawsuit

Correspondent May 6, 2026

The Environment and Land Court in Isiolo has ordered petitioners in a toxic waste lawsuit against BP to include the Ministry of Energy as a respondent, citing its oversight role during historic oil exploration activities in northern Kenya.

Conservation

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.

Climate Change

As climate change deepens, African cities face the daunting prospect of more deadly rains

Correspondent May 6, 2026

As climate change intensifies rainfall patterns across East Africa, cities like Nairobi are facing increasingly deadly floods driven by rapid urbanization, poor drainage systems, and rising precipitation levels.

Conservation

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.

Conservation

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.

Climate Change

Climate Change and Drug Resistance Threaten Africa’s Hard-Won Gains Against Malaria

Pauline Ongaji May 5, 2026

Climate change and emerging drug resistance are threatening to reverse decades of progress against malaria in Africa, with new infections rising in previously low-risk regions and treatment effectiveness beginning to decline.

Opinions

Kenya Fuel Policy Shift Raises Health and Governance Concerns

Peter Ngare May 4, 2026

Kenya’s decision to relax fuel quality standards may ease supply pressures, but it comes with serious public health and environmental risks. As sulphur limits rise, the country faces a troubling trade-off between short-term economic relief and long-term air quality, exposing deeper gaps in energy planning and governance.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Flagship Climate Fund Hits 2.5 Million Beneficiaries Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Dan Kaburu May 4, 2026

Kenya’s flagship FLLoCA programme has reached 2.5 million beneficiaries ahead of its 2026 deadline, demonstrating the power of devolved climate finance. With over $295 million invested in community-driven projects, the initiative is reshaping resilience by placing local communities at the center of climate action.

Conservation

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.

Conservation

Toxic Spill Threatens Nairobi National Park Ecosystem

Bernard Gitau April 30, 2026

Authorities have launched an emergency response after a suspected chemical discharge was detected flowing into Nairobi National Park through the Mlolongo drainage system, raising alarm over potential risks to wildlife, water sources, and nearby communities.

Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Ruto Sends Contradictory Signals on Electric Vehicle Policy

Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Makueni Leads Local Climate Action

UN Backs Historic Climate Accountability

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Ruto Sends Contradictory Signals on Electric Vehicle Policy

Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Makueni Leads Local Climate Action

Court directs enjoinment of Ministry of Energy in BP Kenya toxic waste lawsuit

Scientists say Moringa seeds could filter microplastics from drinking water

As climate change deepens, African cities face the daunting prospect of more deadly rains

Government Scales Up Forest Protection Through Strategic Fencing Programme

Kenya to Host Global Flyways Summit as Migratory Birds Decline

Climate Change and Drug Resistance Threaten Africa’s Hard-Won Gains Against Malaria

Kenya Fuel Policy Shift Raises Health and Governance Concerns

Kenya’s Flagship Climate Fund Hits 2.5 Million Beneficiaries Ahead of 2026 Deadline

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

Toxic Spill Threatens Nairobi National Park Ecosystem

Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Ruto Sends Contradictory Signals on Electric Vehicle Policy

Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Makueni Leads Local Climate Action