Day the Sun will vanish: Astronomers confirm August 2 next year will witness longest solar eclipse of the century

Day the Sun will vanish: Astronomers confirm August 2 next year will witness longest solar eclipse of the century

Ask veteran eclipse chasers and many will tell you: 1999 in Europe changed them, or 2017 across the United States, or 2024’s last big one in North America. They remember where they stood, who they were with, how the light turned metallic and shadows went razor sharp.

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Kenya inaugurates marine research centre at the coast for under-studied biodiversity hotspots in Lamu, Tana River and Kwale

Kenya inaugurates marine research centre at the coast for under-studied biodiversity hotspots in Lamu, Tana River and Kwale

WRTI Director and CEO Patrick Omondi said the need for community-driven conservation strategies to raise coastal conservation to 30 per cent in line with international targets set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Arrival of migratory birds in Kisumu’s wetlands coincides with World Migratory Bird Day

Arrival of migratory birds in Kisumu’s wetlands coincides with World Migratory Bird Day

The group has also partnered with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Nature Kenya to restore degraded swamp areas by planting papyrus, conduct regular bird monitoring, and raise awareness among lakeside communities on the importance of conservation.

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