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Elephants May Be Using Herbal Medicines When Sick, Study Finds

Correspondent September 30, 2026

Researchers studying African elephants in Kenya’s Mt. Elgon have found intriguing evidence that the animals may select certain plants when sick, while elephant mothers may administer plant material to vulnerable calves. The findings point to possible self-medication and highlight the importance of protecting elephant habitats and the plants they depend on

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.

Conservation

Data Gaps and $5.13bn Funding Deficit Threaten Kenya’s Biodiversity Targets

Neville Ng'ambwa July 22, 2026

Kenya faces a US$5.13 billion annual biodiversity financing gap that, coupled with fragmented ecological data and uneven species monitoring, could undermine its ability to meet the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

Conservation

Amboseli Avocado Farm Loses Supreme Court Battle

Dan Kaburu February 2, 2026

KiliAvo Fresh Ltd loses its fifth court case challenging avocado farming in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem, upholding land-use plans crucial for wildlife and local communities.

Conservation

Cattle Grazing Forces Kenya’s Lions to Retreat, Study Finds

Peter Ngare January 22, 2026

Large-scale cattle grazing in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Conservancies is forcing lions to retreat from their traditional habitats, a new study finds. Despite using the savanna at different times, the presence of livestock is altering lion behaviour and shrinking their available space.