Environment
Guterres warns of record heat as world edges closer to 1.5°C overshoot
The UN chief also highlighted methane reduction as a critical and immediate opportunity to slow warming in the short term
Environment
Environment
Second Lady urges stronger waste control, pollution fight on World Environment Day
World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5 under the United Nations Environment Programme, and has grown into a global platform for environmental awareness since its establishment in 1972 and first...
Environment
Environment Ministry invites public submissions on draft Charcoal Regulations 2025
The regulations aim to promote a sustainable charcoal value chain while reducing deforestation and environmental degradation
News
Kenya pushes Africa for united stand on methane cuts amid climate fairness concerns
Speaking at a virtual joint sitting of Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly, PS Festus Ng’eno urged African countries to cut methane through fair, livelihood-sensitive policies and to guide action by local real...
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Probe begins after suspected toxic inflow reaches Nairobi National Park
Kenya Wildlife Service says it detected abnormal foamy water inflows on April 30 and has started water sampling and enforcement. The suspected contamination enters via the Mlolongo Athi Dam ecosystem, threateni...
Environment
Kenya approves first climate loss and damage assessment to guide policy
The initiative comes as climate change continues to affect communities across the country, with flooding and rising lake levels posing growing risks to livelihoods, infrastructure and ecosystems.
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Hope for endangered species as 100th mountain bongo is born in Kenya
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy has recorded its 100th mountain bongo birth under a long-running breeding and rewilding programme, a key step in efforts to save the critically endangered species in Kenya.
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Government unveils landmark post-mining land use framework in Kwale
Kenya has launched its first post-mining land use and closure advisory report in Kwale County, setting national standards for mine closure, land rehabilitation and royalty sharing for communities and counties.
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NEMA, KRA bust illegal single-use plastic bag manufacturing in Tharaka Nithi
The authorities seized machines and large quantities of plastics, arrested a suspect, and launched ongoing investigations to enforce the ban and protect the environment.
Environment
Sh50 billion plan to revive Nairobi’s polluted rivers launches in December 2025
The Ministry of Lands will demarcate riparian reserves along Nairobi, Ngong and Mathare rivers from December 12, 2025, requiring nearby landowners to submit ownership documents within 14 days for verification.
Business
Safaricom Green Note raises Sh41.6bn, exceeds target by 176 percent
The company will take up the full Sh5 billion greenshoe, bringing the tranche allocation to Sh20 billion, while Sh21.4 billion will be refunded to investors in line with the allotment terms outlined in the Info...
Entertainment
Tanzanian hip hop artist Frida Amani named UNEP advocate for ecosystem restoration
As UNEP’s Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration, Amani will work to mobilise young people and raise awareness about efforts to prevent, halt and reverse environmental degradation.