Environment News

RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of

Call for stakeholders synergy in landscape restoration and sustainment
By Kimuri Mwangi There is need to create synergy and have a common ground between

Landscape restoration in arid and semi-arid lands is a priority for the Kenyan Government
Landscape restoration in arid and semi-arid lands is a priority for the Kenyan Government as

Commonwealth action group launched to help African countries cut methane emissions
A new action group announced in Dubai will help Commonwealth countries, including African member states,

African Leaders urged to End Fossil Fuel Investment by Climate and Energy Campaigners
African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in

It is time Africa fed itself, says Dr. Keita
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa has been challenged to rethink how it can use it’s lands

Kitui and Japan hold talks on climate change and environmental conservation
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, held talks with the Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Ken Okaniwa

Baringo County to partner with German City for development
Baringo County Governor Benjamin Cheboi signed a cooperation agreement with the Mayor of Gersthofen City

Nyeri turns to Public-Private Partnership to enhance waste collection
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Pet Recycling Company (PETCO),

Taskforce recommends govt. buying off land near Lake Nakuru
A task force committee looking into the causes and effects of the rising water levels

County to establish a park
Officers from the Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife Management in Uasin

7 billion trees outside forests in Africa reported for the first time in a new data survey
A data collection and analysis initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the

KeNHA and KFS partner to make Nairobi green
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) have signed a Framework

Tree planting in Nakuru
The County Government of Nakuru yesterday launched a tree planting exercise targeting streets within Nakuru

Agencies sign performance contracts
Environment CS Keriako Tobiko has urged the agencies under the Ministry to work together to

Land rehabilitation program in Nakuru
The County Government of Nakuru in Collaboration with the National Government and World Bank, under

NEMA nabs 2 with plastic bags
Two people were arrested in Syokimau, Machakos with 1.7 million clear plastic and 65,000 black

Michuki Recreational Park in Nairobi being rehabilitated.
Michuki Recreational Park in Nairobi is being rehabilitated by several government agencies. The park covers

Environment, Climate Change and Agriculture
By Janet Nyamusi Agriculture is important in a country as it plays a strategic role