Rhino Ark raises red flag over as unnamed ‘Big Man’ builds ‘un-needed’ airstrip in Mt Kenya Forest reserve

Rhino Ark raises red flag over as unnamed ‘Big Man’ builds ‘un-needed’ airstrip in Mt Kenya Forest reserve

The Rhino Ark says it is deeply concerned that no public participation was undertaken as required by the Constitution of Kenya, no Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been conducted as required under the Environment Management and Coordination Act of 1999.

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Kenya marks 10 years of Upper Tana Water Fund with call increased outlay in nature-based water solutions

Kenya marks 10 years of Upper Tana Water Fund with call increased outlay in nature-based water solutions

As Kenya celebrates a decade of the Upper Tana initiative, the government is aiming to expand similar programmes nationwide, including in Eldoret-Iten, Upper Tana, Nandi/Yala and the Coast region under Jumuiya ya Pwani.

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Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

To save the endangered species, a group of 15 youths have launched an ambitious initiative to restore the swamp’s degraded marshes, replant reeds and protect the cranes’ breeding grounds. Leading the charge is Wilson Kiptum Saina, who says unchecked human activity has devastated the swamp.

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