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Addressing Plastic Waste Along the Coastline: A Call to Action

Big3Africa Desk July 4, 2024

Environmental advocates have issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of plastic waste in the Indian Ocean and along beaches, urging for enhanced waste management strategies across coastal areas.

Climate Change

Oasis of Hope: Solar-Powered Borehole Transforms Olparakuo Primary School and Enyuata Community

Big3Africa Desk July 4, 2024

In the heart of the Nasaru Olosho Conservancy, a new chapter of hope has begun for the children of Olparakuo Primary School in Enyuata area, Kajiado East County. These young learners are now the biggest beneficiaries of a recently installed borehole just a few meters from their school.

Wildlife

Nature Lovers Mourn “Waterman of Tsavo” Patrick Kilonzo

Wanja Mwaniki June 20, 2024

Nature lovers continue to mourn the death of conservationist Patrick Kilonzo, famously known as the “Waterman of Tsavo,” who died on Tuesday. According to a statement by his family, Kilonzo passed on while receiving treatment on Tuesday.

Feature

Kenya Warns of Severe Land Degradation Crisis

Bernard Gitau June 18, 2024

Kenya's government has raised alarms over the rampant land degradation across the country. Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya disclosed that at least 91% of Kenya is undergoing some form of degradation due to unsustainable land use practices.

Feature

City Dweller Reaping from ‘White Gold’

Bernard Gitau June 15, 2024

Mushrooms are more than just a culinary delight; they are vital agents of decomposition in…

Conservation

Mushrooms, The Forgotten Environmentalists

Bernard Gitau June 13, 2024

The delicate dance of nature's intricate web often conceals the profound significance of certain components. One such component is the mushroom.

Green Finance

Researchers Urge Expansion of CO2 Removal to Meet Climate Goals

Big3Africa Desk June 6, 2024

Researchers are emphasizing the urgent need for governments to enhance carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies…

Conservation

Uneven Bench to Decide Fate of Aberdare Ecosystem

Bernard Gitau June 3, 2024

The fate of the Aberdare ecosystem, featuring majestic peaks, steep forested ravines, and open moorlands, will be determined by a special bench appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome

Wildlife

Team 5 Triumphs in 35th Rhino Charge Edition

Bernard Gitau June 2, 2024

Graham McKittrick of Team 5 has led his team to victory in the 35th edition…

Invasive Dodder weed stifling life from crops and forest cover in Kenya

Feature

The Parasitic ‘Spaghetti’ Weed Threatening Kenya’s Forest & Tree Cover

Bernard Gitau May 30, 2024

Walking along the streets, roadsides, and farms, dodder—a slender, twining, thread-like plant with bright stems ranging from pale green to yellow or bright orange—can readily be seen against the foliage of host plants. This parasitic weed has been identified by forestry researchers as a significant threat to forest health.

Northern Kenya Communities Share Sh655 Million in Carbon Credit Windfall

June 2026 was the world’s Second-Hottest June on Record, Copernicus Reveals

Owino Uhuru Victims Still Waiting for Justice as Court Gives NEMA Final Deadline

Scientists Turn Weather Forecasts into Malaria Predictions

KRA’s Tax Relief Sparks Fresh Debate Over Plastic Pollution

Kenya Waste Movement Turns Trash into Economic Gold

Northern Kenya Communities Share Sh655 Million in Carbon Credit Windfall

June 2026 was the world’s Second-Hottest June on Record, Copernicus Reveals

Owino Uhuru Victims Still Waiting for Justice as Court Gives NEMA Final Deadline

Scientists Turn Weather Forecasts into Malaria Predictions

Addressing Plastic Waste Along the Coastline: A Call to Action

Oasis of Hope: Solar-Powered Borehole Transforms Olparakuo Primary School and Enyuata Community

Nature Lovers Mourn “Waterman of Tsavo” Patrick Kilonzo

Kenya Warns of Severe Land Degradation Crisis

City Dweller Reaping from ‘White Gold’

Mushrooms, The Forgotten Environmentalists

Researchers Urge Expansion of CO2 Removal to Meet Climate Goals

Uneven Bench to Decide Fate of Aberdare Ecosystem

Team 5 Triumphs in 35th Rhino Charge Edition

The Parasitic ‘Spaghetti’ Weed Threatening Kenya’s Forest & Tree Cover

Northern Kenya Communities Share Sh655 Million in Carbon Credit Windfall

June 2026 was the world’s Second-Hottest June on Record, Copernicus Reveals

Owino Uhuru Victims Still Waiting for Justice as Court Gives NEMA Final Deadline

Scientists Turn Weather Forecasts into Malaria Predictions