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Kenya’s Climate Commitment Questioned as MPs Slash County Funding by 50%
Kenya’s commitment to climate action continues to be put to doubt, with the recent move…
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Kenya Adds 18th Rhino Sanctuary with Segera Move ?
Kenya’s rhino comeback continues! ??? Segera Conservancy becomes the 18th sanctuary as 21 black rhinos are relocated to ease overcrowding and boost breeding. With over 1,000 rhinos now, Kenya is leading in conservation!
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Kenyan MPs Demand Local Use of Climate Fund Cash
Kenyan MPs want Green Climate Fund money used locally to benefit communities, not foreign consultants. They’re pushing for greater involvement in climate projects like FLLOCA and demanding accountability in fund allocation and use.
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Strong Winds to Hit 15 Kenyan Counties This Weekend
?️ Weather Alert: Strong winds exceeding 30 knots expected across 15 counties from May 23–25. Coastal and inland residents urged to stay alert! Risk of roof damage, large waves, and power disruptions. #KenyaWeather #KEWeatherAlert #StaySafe
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River Congo Found to Be 560km Longer Than Thought
A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang has redefined the true length of the Congo River. Using advanced satellite remote-sensing and field investigations, Liu determined the river spans 5,260 kilometers — 560 kilometers longer than previous estimates. This makes the Congo not only Africa’s second-longest river after the Nile, but also among the world’s most significant waterways in terms of discharge and ecological importance.
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The Uphill Task of Taming the Mathenge Monster into Cattle Feed and Charcoal
In the grand saga of environmental challenges, few villains are as notorious as the invasive Mathenge (Prosopis juliflora) plant. This green menace has been spreading its tendrils far and wide, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems in semi-arid areas of Kenya.
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Flamingo Decline in Rift Valley Signals Urgent Climate Threat
On International Biodiversity Day, new research from Nakuru and Elementaita lakes highlights the alarming decline in flamingo numbers. Rising water levels, climate change, and pollution are degrading critical habitats, reducing food sources, and disrupting migration patterns. The County Government of Nakuru, UNESCO, and KWS are urging urgent conservation efforts to protect these iconic birds and restore fragile lake ecosystems.
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Guterres Urges Nations to Rethink Relationship with Nature
As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges nations to urgently reassess their relationship with nature, calling biodiversity loss a global crisis. He emphasized the importance of implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to halt nature loss by 2030.
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Inside the Battle for Carbon Credit Billions in Northern Kenya
A fierce showdown is raging over the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), one of Africa's most successful community conservation initiatives. This clash could dramatically alter the landscape of environmental finance and local livelihoods. At the center of this conflict? Billions in carbon credits
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Kenyan Girl to Hug Amazon Tree for 72 Hours Ahead of COP30 in Brazil
“As the world turns its gaze toward COP30 in Brazil, I’m heading to the Amazon with a mission fueled by love, responsibility, and resilience,” Muthoni shared with www.big3africa.org. “I’ll embark on a 72-hour silent tree-hugging marathon at Quilombo do Abacatal.”