environmental conservation

As Fish Disappear, Kenya’s Coastal Families Fight for Survival

Correspondent July 1, 2026

Fishers and fish traders in Kenya's Mida Creek are struggling to survive as declining fish stocks, environmental degradation, climate change, and growing tourism pressures threaten one of the country's most important coastal ecosystems. Despite the challenges, local communities are restoring mangroves, promoting sustainable fishing, and working to protect the marine resources that sustain their livelihoods.

Conservation

Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy Intergration

Neville Ng'ambwa June 15, 2026

Konza Technopolis has become the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to integrate a formally recognized wildlife conservancy into its urban development framework. The move protects critical biodiversity within the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem while demonstrating how technology, economic growth, and environmental conservation can coexist.

Conservation

Can Redirecting the Congo River Bring Lake Chad Back to Life?

Neville Ng'ambwa June 9, 2026

Lake Chad has lost nearly 90% of its surface area, threatening the livelihoods of more than 40 million people across Central and West Africa. A controversial US$50 billion proposal to redirect water from the Congo River Basin could revive the shrinking lake, but critics warn it may trigger serious environmental consequences elsewhere.

Conservation

Kenya Forest Service Launches Bee Conservation Partnership

Dan Kaburu May 20, 2026

The Kenya Forest Service and the National Bee Institute have partnered to train officers in beekeeping, aiming to protect pollinators, empower communities, and address Kenya's critical honey deficit.

Opinions

Indigenous Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Climate Resilience

Dr. Millicent Kabara May 13, 2026

As climate disasters intensify, indigenous knowledge is emerging as a vital tool for climate resilience. Across Africa, communities are combining traditional ecological wisdom with modern science to strengthen adaptation, conserve ecosystems, and prepare for an uncertain climate future.

Conservation

Rwanda Healers Preserve Medicinal Plant Knowledge Amid Climate Threats

Correspondent May 12, 2026

Traditional healers in Rwanda are racing to preserve centuries-old medicinal plant knowledge as climate change threatens biodiversity, ecosystems, and indigenous healing traditions across the country.

Conservation

Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed

Big3Africa Desk February 16, 2026

Kenya has launched its first-ever 10-year National Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) to combat the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as the Mathenge weed. Covering 2 million hectares across 22 counties, this systematic blueprint aims to reclaim grazing lands, restore waterways, and transform the toxic weed from a threat to a sustainable resource for local communities.