environmental conservation Kenya

Kenya Waste Movement Turns Trash into Economic Gold

Neville Ng'ambwa July 6, 2026

Kenya's "Tunataka Taka" campaign is reshaping how communities view waste by promoting a circular economy where discarded materials become valuable resources. Backed by the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO), the movement combines digital storytelling, policy reform, and private-sector innovation to boost recycling, create green jobs, and drive sustainable waste management across the country.

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Meru’s Plan to Carve Up Imenti Forest Sparks Uproar Over Deforestation Fears

Correspondent June 5, 2026

A controversial proposal to excise parts of Imenti Forest for a State Lodge and golf course has sparked outrage among conservationists, who warn the move could threaten one of Kenya’s critical water catchment ecosystems and undermine national climate goals.

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Kenya Busts Ant-Smuggling Ring, Exposing New Threat to Biodiversity

Pauline Ongaji March 13, 2026

Kenyan authorities arrested a suspect at Nairobi's JKIA after discovering more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden in luggage. The insects, identified as the giant African harvester ant (Messor cephalotes), are vital to ecosystem health through seed dispersal and soil aeration. Experts warn that the case highlights a growing global trade in exotic insects that could pose new threats to biodiversity.

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Upper Tana Water Fund Marks 10 Years

Neville Ng'ambwa March 9, 2026

Kenya marks a decade of the Upper Tana Water Fund, highlighting how nature-based solutions and public-private partnerships are protecting water sources and strengthening climate resilience.

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Mau Forest Complex Restoration Gathers Pace as 1.2 Million Seedlings Planted

Dan Kaburu February 26, 2026

Kenya has planted over 1.2 million seedlings across 1,200 hectares of the Mau Forest Complex under a new restoration drive targeting 3,300 hectares during the March–May long rains. The programme integrates conservation with climate-smart livelihoods to secure water sources that sustain major regional rivers and lakes.

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Truphena’s 72-Hour Tree Hug Record

Neville Ng'ambwa December 11, 2025

Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree hug in Nyeri has become a standout symbol of Kenya’s fight for environmental protection and mental-health awareness. What began as a 48-hour challenge in Nairobi grew into a record-breaking act of endurance and a powerful call to protect both nature and personal well-being. Her silent protest captured national attention and inspired a new wave of youth-led climate activism.