Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered
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Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered

The deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have sparked growing calls for greater transparency after Kenya Wildlife Service attributed the fatalities to cyanide poisoning. While officials point to contaminated tomatoes as the likely source, conservationists and toxicologists say key laboratory findings, toxicology reports and environmental evidence have yet to be made public, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17
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Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17

Global biodiversity negotiations in Nairobi have concluded with a science-backed roadmap for COP17, as governments race to reverse nature loss before the 2030 deadline. With most global biodiversity targets off track, delegates have called for stronger financing, accelerated implementation and greater international cooperation to protect ecosystems and halt species decline.
Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests
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Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests

Kenya's Environment and Land Court has temporarily halted controversial developments in Imenti Forest and Ngong Road Forest, reinforcing judicial oversight of projects affecting protected ecosystems. The rulings preserve the forests while the courts determine whether the proposed developments comply with constitutional, environmental and public participation requirements.
Kenyan Clean Energy Innovation Wins Global Climate Award
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Kenyan Clean Energy Innovation Wins Global Climate Award

A Kenyan climate technology company has gained global recognition after winning the 2026 Keeling Curve Prize for its innovative approach to clean energy and electric mobility. By repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries into backup energy storage systems, LinQ Powr is helping reduce waste, improve energy reliability and accelerate the transition to sustainable transport across East Africa.
Sagana Dairy Farm Offers Lessons In Safer, Climate-Smart Food Production
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Sagana Dairy Farm Offers Lessons In Safer, Climate-Smart Food Production

A dairy farm in Kirinyaga County is demonstrating how climate-smart agriculture can improve food safety, cut emissions and boost farm profitability. By combining solar energy, biogas, organic fertiliser and traceable milk production, Meved Dairy Farm is showing how sustainable farming practices can strengthen food security while reducing agriculture's environmental footprint.
Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation
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Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation

Kenya's push for economic growth is increasingly colliding with environmental conservation as major infrastructure projects proposed inside forests and protected areas spark legal battles and public protests. While the government argues development and conservation can coexist, environmental groups question whether protected ecosystems are being sacrificed without adequate environmental assessments, public participation or consideration of less damaging alternatives.
From Farm Waste to Climate Solution: Why Biogas is Becoming Essential for Kenya’s Future
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From Farm Waste to Climate Solution: Why Biogas is Becoming Essential for Kenya’s Future

Kenya's livestock farmers are increasingly turning farm waste into clean energy through biogas technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while cutting production costs. As climate change intensifies, biodigesters are proving to be a practical solution that delivers renewable energy, organic fertilizer, improved soil health and greater resilience for farmers across the country.