KISUMU, Kenya September 12th –As the 14th Mara Day celebrations commence on September 12 in Butiama, Tanzania, they arrive at a critical juncture for the Mara River Basin. The festivities coincide with the annual wildebeest migration, one of the world’s most iconic natural spectacles — and a stark reminder of the fragile balance between ecological…
KISUMU EAST, Kenya, August 4 –The quest to improve our national food basket through agricultural production and enhanced income generation has been heightened with the roll out of different youth-friendly practices that are climate smart resilient and adaptive to Kisumu County locality. To attain these ends, about 300 young people drawn from across the lakeside’s…
Stakeholders demand complete withdrawal of the proposed legislation, calling for a ministry-led process to craft a modern law fit for the multi-billion shilling Blue Economy. KISUMU, Kenya, September 2 – The proposed Fisheries Management and Development Bill, 2024, is facing strong condemnation from industry leaders who have termed it a “copy-and-paste” of outdated legislation that…
Ahead of World Water Week, WHO/UNICEF Data Exposes Stagnating Progress and Glaring Inequalities, Leaving Billions Behind GENEVA/NEW YORK, 26 August 2025 – Despite a decade of global efforts, billions of people remain without access to essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, perpetuating cycles of disease and profound social exclusion, according to a landmark United…
BUSIA, Kenya,22nd August- In the global quest for food security, climate resilience, and sustainable farming, GMOs are emerging as unsung heroes striving not just to feed people but to heal the very ground beneath their feet. For decades, soil degradation has been one of agriculture’s silent crises. Continuous cropping, deforestation, and climate change have stripped…
Negotiations Adjourn in Geneva After Intensive Talks with Nations Pledging to Resume Despite Stalemate GENEVA, Switzerland, 15 August 2025 – After 10 days of high-stakes negotiations, the latest round of talks aimed at finalising a landmark global treaty to combat plastic pollution ended without a consensus, as countries remained divided on pertinent issues. The Intergovernmental…
New report to evaluate progress since 2019’s serious warning on species extinction, gaps in policies, and avenues to attaining 2030 sustainability goals BONN, Germany, August 2025 –The Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has named Kenya’s Prof Nicholas Otieno Oguge, alongside Dr Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer (U.S.), and Dr Zhi Lu (China) as…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 8 – The lakeside city of Kisumu is setting the pace in rewriting the story of trash — transforming it from a public nuisance into a source of life, opportunity, and hope. It’s choosing a different path — one paved with innovation, environmental consciousness, and community-driven change. This week, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu, August 5 –Hawkers in Uasin Gishu County have been warned against selling pesticides not approved by the Pest Control Products Board(PCPB). According to Uasin Gishu PCPB officer Anthony Wechule, many street vendors, commonly known as Malimali, are selling unapproved pesticides, displaying them along the streets, and posing a significant risk to public…
On a long, dry, windy season, the sun mercilessly scorches the sprawling sugarcane farms in the Nyando Sugar Belt Region. At 2 pm, Jeremiah Okeyo,61, a sugarcane farmer, is glued to his two-acre leased farm, full of passion and steely determination to complete weeding before the anticipated rains. Commonly referred to as Japur (farmer), his…