Grassroots conservation groups sound alarm ion widespread Biodiversity destruction

Infrastructure development, industrial agriculture, mining, tourism, and commercial projects are encroaching on ecologically sensitive habitats due to weak environmental enforcement.

By Caroline Chebet 14 days ago

New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections

Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates.

By Caroline Chebet 16 days ago

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How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests

Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.

By Caroline Chebet 28 days ago

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Cyril Maloba: The math teacher who refused to stop

Behind Malobah’s resilience was a dedicated team that had been managing a massive logistical effort since January.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Teacher completes 45-hour math marathon, shattering Guinness World Record

Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba has officially completed a gruelling 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record

Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Lake Nakuru fish saga: Experts call for dialogue on food, water safety

Research points to dangerously high levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in the lake's fish.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga

Toxicologists call for a national dialogue on the safety of the water and food being consumed across the country, a debate sparked by ongoing public conversations on safety of fish in Lake Nakuru.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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To eat or not to eat? Inside the science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish

The battle over Lake Nakuru’s fish has become a flashpoint where climate displacement, public health concerns, conservation enforcement and allegations of elite-controlled illegal fishing collide.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal

Communities around Mumoni and Mutitu forests in Kitui will now take a formal role in protecting and managing the dryland ecosystems following the launch of a new Participatory Forest Management Plan.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species

Butterfly farming encourages conservation because butterflies depend on specific plant species to complete their life cycles.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest

Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bid

Guinness World Records has given the green light for a Nakuru teacher to break the existing record for the longest mathematics lesson. 

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Sombre farewell for 15 girls who perished in dormitory blaze

A memorial for Utumishi Girls fire victims renewed calls for safer schools, accountability, and urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Kabarak University, NCBA plan to support local entrepreneurs

Kabarak University has jointly launched a collaborative initiative with NCBA bank to equip local SMEs with practical skills, networking opportunities and global market insights. 

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Same script: Ignored school safety manual

Ignored provisions in Kenya’s School Safety Standards Manual continue to expose learners to deadly risks, as weak enforcement and overcrowding persist despite clear legal requirements.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

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How everyday WiFi Routers can now secretly track and identify people

Researchers warn that ordinary WiFi routers could be exploited to identify and track people using radio wave analysis, raising new concerns about invisible surveillance.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

UN declares climate protection a legal obligation under international law

UNGA has adopted a landmark resolution declaring that protecting the environment from greenhouse gas emissions is a strict legal obligation under international law.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Highways of the sky: Why birds ancient routes are under threat

World Migratory Bird Day highlights the urgent need to protect the ancient flyways, wetlands and coastlines that migratory birds depend on to survive their long journeys across continents.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Rift Valley lakes under siege as flamingo numbers plummet

Experts warn that protected Rift Valley lakes of Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria are under growing pressure from climate change, pollution, urban expansion and habitat destruction.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Kenya's protected areas stare at escalating threat from wildfires

Kenya is losing ground in its fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Legal scholar calls for shift in climate law

International legal scholars have called for a comprehensive review of international law to address the evasion of accountability by the world’s historical polluters

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires

Kenya is losing ground in the fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Kabarak University: Experts warn of new scramble for Africa as rule of law crisis deepens

Legal experts warn that weakening global rule of law could trigger a new scramble for Africa’s resources, urging stronger African legal sovereignty.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets

A study has revealed that more than 1 million wild birds were shipped from Africa to Asian trade hubs between 2006 and 2020.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kenya leads African space climate revolution

Africa is moving away from its reliance on foreign weather satellites, which have long struggled to provide the specific data required to track the continent’s volatile climate patterns.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Why Watamu has joined elite 2026 romantic destinations

Watamu has officially been crowned one of the top ten most romantic escapes globally by the world’s largest travel guidance platform.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

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Mau and land disputes dominate prayers for chopper crash victims

Issues surrounding Mau settlements and land tussles in Ang'ata Barikoi dominated a joint requiem for Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno and four others who died in a helicopter crash.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui

Communities in Kitui County are protecting rare bird species around Mutitu forest while promoting eco-tourism through organised birding and biodiversity counts.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Beetle invasion puts Africa's Baobabs at risk

Researchers have urged African countries to strengthen biosecurity measures and invest in research to protect baobabs after studies revealed that killer beetles are destroying the trees.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Researchers call for stringent biosecurity protocols to save baobabs from dying

Researchers have challenged African countries to tighten biosecurity protocols and support research to save baobabs

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Why the return of 8 critically endangered bongos was aborted

A chartered Boeing, which was slated to carry eight critically endangered Mountain bongo antelopes from South Florida to Kenya

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

New research shows African elephants call each other by name

Researchers have confirmed that elephants also call out to one another using unique sounds, proving that names are not a uniquely human invention.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparency

The National Carbon Registry is designed to track every carbon credit generated within the country and verify all carbon projects to ensure that climate projects align with the Paris Agreement.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Report warns of rising threats on key biodiversity areas

A new status report released by Nature Kenya, reveals that only five key biodiversity sites remain in favourable condition, while the majority, 31 sites, are now ranked as unfavourable.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

IUCN launches plan to conserve trans-boundary world heritage sites

IUCN says the programme is aimed at scaling up green economy solutions that generate sustainable livelihoods while strengthening conservation outcomes in several World Heritage sites.  

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

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How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names

Major changes in the naming of plants have officially taken effect this year, as hundreds of plant species are being stripped of scientific names derived from racial slurs.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge

At 8:00 am Friday, Fenwick Malobah will officially begin a 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon at Menengai Secondary School, aiming to shatter a Guinness World Record.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

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Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine

Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year

The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.

By Caroline Chebet 7 months ago