Win for pastoralist women in Laikipia as they turn invasive cactus plant into biogas
Research findings by Chuka University in 2020 titled Cactus invasion: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security shows that invasive cactus occupies 17,000 acres of land in Naibunga conservancy in Laikipia and invades at least two kilometres square per year.
Irrigation: Residents question Machakos County’s plan to replace vital water source for agriculture with commuter bus-park
Speaking to the media in Tala town, 70-year-old resident, Dr Charles Kyalo, recalled that Silanga Dam was constructed between 1945 and 1950 under the leadership of Chief Uku wa Mukima. He said the dam was built through communal effort with men and women mobilised to clear the riverbed and lay a foundation that has sustained generations.
Young Kenyan environmentalist sets world record as she embarks on mission to right the wrongs committed by older generation
In Africa, indigenous flora and fauna are fast giving way to exotic species. This is the centrepiece of Muthoni’s campaign, which adds impetus to Swedish Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist that for the past decade has been the symbol of younger generation’s fight to restore ecological balance.
Big profits, big pollution: study finds top-earning companies release the most toxic waste
A 1986 federal law requires companies that are in certain industries employ more than 10 people, and make, use or process significant amounts of certain toxic or dangerous chemicals to tell the government where those chemicals go after the company is done with them.
Renowned climate justice activist Madina Amin ‘elected’ Garissa Woman Rep ahead of 2027 polls
If elected, Madina Amin will become the fourth woman representative of Garissa County. It also be a vote of confidence in leadership that appreciates gender-responsive climate action and climate change contexts. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues today.
Uganda to attend Kenya’s coast tourism parley in Malindi as East African nations explore how to jointly market products
Statistics shared during the media launch show that 466,000 Kenyans visited Uganda, making Kenya its largest source market, while 225,559 Ugandans travelled to Kenya, placing Uganda second only to the United States in tourist arrivals.
Scramble for natural resources go a notch higher as state transfers world-famous Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Speaking at a press conference, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku expressed gratitude to President William Ruto and his cabinet for giving the mandate to his administration to handle and manage the resources in Amboseli National Park.
Lost in madding crowd: Weep not beloved Uganda, you polluted environment with politics and now you’re paying the price
Factories, business buildings, residences and slums are established in swamps and ancient waterways and hills are cleared of their trees to mine stones for construction, or to establish residences and hotels, thereby causing unnatural floods, especially during the rainy periods.
Why militarised approach to Cameroon’s wildlife conservation fuels local resentment
The mixed patrols take place both inside the national parks and the surrounding Zones d’Intérêt Cynégétique (ZICs). In the former, the patrols are organised and paid for by Cameroon’s government-run conservation agency, MINFOF, and its international conservation partners – World Conservation Society (WCS) for Benoué and Bouba Ndjida, and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), in Faro.
10,000 prisoners in Kenya enrolled in controversial government medical scheme
According to Muhia, the exercise of registering inmates, which started in May, is ongoing and so far, has 10, 000 captured inmates. The completion of the registration assures the inmates of quality healthcare as they target to register all the 60,000 inmates in the country.
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