environmental conservation

Kenya Turns to Bamboo to Restore Water Sources and Create Jobs

Neville Ng'ambwa September 21, 2026

Kenya is turning to bamboo as a nature-based solution for restoring water sources, rehabilitating degraded land and creating jobs. In Meru County, communities say bamboo has helped revive springs while supporting women-led businesses. Under its National Bamboo Development Strategy 2025–2035, Kenya plans to add 150,000 hectares of bamboo, while promoting processing and manufacturing to keep more value and jobs in the country.

El Niño Watch

World Records Hottest Month as El Niño Threat Grows

Peter Ngare September 12, 2026

August 2026 was the world’s warmest month on record, extending an exceptional period of global heat as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of disruptive weather into 2027. Global temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, while record warmth was recorded across large parts of Africa and other regions

Conservation

Mount Kenya Fire Leaves Water, Wildlife and Tourism at Risk

Neville Ng'ambwa September 10, 2026

A wildfire on Mount Kenya has burnt thousands of hectares, putting water supplies, wildlife habitats, tourism and surrounding community livelihoods at risk. While about 85% of the blaze has been contained, the full ecological and economic cost will only become clear after the fire is extinguished and detailed assessments are completed.

Feature

Lake Bogoria Overflow Threatens Baringo’s Freshwater Ecosystem

Neville Ng'ambwa August 31, 2026

Rising water levels in Kenya’s Rift Valley are raising fears that saline Lake Bogoria could eventually overflow into freshwater Lake Baringo, threatening fish, aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake. Scientists warn that changes in water chemistry could have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, fisheries and food security.

Climate Change

Mount Kenya Remaining Glacier to Disappear in Three Years

Peter Ngare August 28, 2026

Mount Kenya has lost nearly 96 per cent of its glacier cover since the early twentieth century, with its remaining ice expected to disappear by 2030. The loss signals a dramatic transformation of one of Africa’s most iconic mountain ecosystems and highlights the accelerating impacts of climate change across the continent.

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.