Late Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai celebrated by her Green Belt Movement and Conservation Alliance of Kenya

Late Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai celebrated by her Green Belt Movement and Conservation Alliance of Kenya

Speaking during the event, the Conservation Alliance of Kenya, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Itela, emphasised the urgent need for environmental stewardship, calling on Kenyans to take personal responsibility for conservation efforts.

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Pollution: Environmental court in Kenya’s coastal town of Malindi to deliver verdict on Lamu Coal Power Plant

Pollution: Environmental court in Kenya’s coastal town of Malindi to deliver verdict on Lamu Coal Power Plant

Save Lamu also filed a cross appeal contesting certain aspects of the NET ruling, including the conclusion that the analysis of alternative technologies was sufficient, which the tribunal did not consider.

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Kenya, Egypt, Cameroon and South Sudan implicated again in smuggling of Sudan’s gum Arabic used in manufacture of Coca-Cola

In the year after Sudan’s civil war began, the country’s gum arabic exports to the EU fell, even as exports from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Cameroon and South Sudan rose.

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Kenya’s ombudsman pledges to assist regional government to draft access to information law

Kenya’s ombudsman pledges to assist regional government to draft access to information law

Siaya Executive Committee Member for Environment Jacqueline Oduol said that, although the county has grievance and redress mechanisms, there was no policy to guide the same.

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Opposition chief Raila Odinga gets nod of Kenyan coast to form ‘broadest-based’ government with Ruto

Opposition chief Raila Odinga gets nod of Kenyan coast to form ‘broadest-based’ government with Ruto

The former prime minister said the leaders had also expressed concern over the late disbursements of funds to devolved units, poor infrastructure and the implementation of projects such as the building of markets and affordable houses.

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Cereals board announces plans to mop up 321,000 bags of wheat in Kenya’s South Rift as glut looms

Cereals board announces plans to mop up 321,000 bags of wheat in Kenya’s South Rift as glut looms

During the meeting Kagwe announced plans to reduce importation of wheat by ensuring local farmers produce enough wheat to meet demand by millers from the current eight per cent to above 40 per cent.

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High-altitude Kenyan town Iten adapts as Olympic champions and amateurs flock to rarefied air

High-altitude Kenyan town Iten adapts as Olympic champions and amateurs flock to rarefied air

Iten is home to some 42,000 people, mostly subsistence farmers and it has also been a temporary home to plenty of world champions, including two-time Olympic gold medallists Eliud Kipchoge (marathon) and David Rudisha (800 metres), both of Kenya. British four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah would train in Iten for months at a time.

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South Africa’s World Cup striker Benni McCarthy appointed Kenya’s national team manager

South Africa’s World Cup striker Benni McCarthy appointed Kenya’s national team manager

McCarthy, unveiled at a press conference in Nairobi, was last on the staff at Manchester United for two seasons under manager Erik ten Hag, working as a coach for the strikers.

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‘Wildlife corridors’ are encouraged to support Kenya’s recovering animal populations

‘Wildlife corridors’ are encouraged to support Kenya’s recovering animal populations

Lewa’s elephant population increased from 350 individuals in 2014 to over 450 in 2024, according to figures provided by the conservancy. Similar growth was seen among white and black rhinos, a major draw for visitors.

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World Animal Protection calls for concerted efforts to conserve Africa’s endangered wildlife

World Animal Protection calls for concerted efforts to conserve Africa’s endangered wildlife

The campaign manager, however, said that this requires adequate resourcing noting that wildlife conservation efforts should be properly funded, regardless of its revenue-generating potential.

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