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Toxic Spill Threatens Nairobi National Park Ecosystem

Bernard Gitau April 30, 2026

Authorities have launched an emergency response after a suspected chemical discharge was detected flowing into Nairobi National Park through the Mlolongo drainage system, raising alarm over potential risks to wildlife, water sources, and nearby communities.

Climate Change

Rains Trigger Ecological Revival Across Kenya as Earth Day 2026 Sparks Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa April 28, 2026

After months of drought, rains across Kenya are restoring ecosystems, reviving livelihoods, and revealing the power of community-led conservation. As Earth Day 2026 calls for global climate action, Kenya’s landscapes are already demonstrating what renewal looks like when nature and people work together.

Climate Change

Nairobi Chosen to Host Green Climate Fund Africa Office as Financing Tops $20B

Mwangi Ndirangu March 30, 2026

Kenya has secured a major boost in global climate leadership after Nairobi was selected to host the Green Climate Fund regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa. The move comes as the Fund’s portfolio surpasses $20 billion, positioning Kenya at the centre of climate finance flows, investment, and policy influence across the continent.

Conservation

Red Flags Over Karura Forest Tree Clearing and Government Explanations

Peter Ngare March 10, 2026

Conflicting explanations from Environment CS Deborah Barasa and the Kenya Forest Service over tree clearing in Karura Forest have triggered alarm among conservationists and community groups about transparency and adherence to the forest’s management plan.

Climate Change

Youth and Local Voices Demand Real Power at UNEA-7

Neville Ng'ambwa December 11, 2025

Youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities at ongoing UNEA-7 are demanding real decision-making power in global environmental governance. They argue that slow, top-down systems can no longer address escalating climate impacts especially in Africa and call for inclusive representation.

Climate Change

UNEA-7 Opens in Nairobi Amid Rising Global Environmental Tensions

Benard Ogembo December 9, 2025

UNEA-7 has opened in Nairobi as the world faces escalating climate disasters, worsening pollution, and weakening global cooperation. Delegates from 193 countries are under pressure to rebuild trust, negotiate 15 key resolutions, and deliver urgent action for people and the planet.