Africa: Kenya Named World's Least Toxic Country
Nairobi — A latest research has named Kenya as the least toxic country, topping a list that takes account of air pollution, energy consumption and renewable energy production. According to the study
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Population of endangered hirola antelope on the decline
The hirola population has continued to shrink despite efforts by conservationists to save the world’s rarest antelope. Hirolas, which are found only in Kenya and Somalia, and which are considered the world’s
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Deadly blue tongue disease kills hundreds sheep and goats
Pastoralists in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) areas in Narok are counting losses after losing their sheep and goats to the deadly blue tongue disease. The viral disease characterised by excessive salivation,
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Team set up to resettle Solai tragedy dam victims
A multi-agency committee to spearhead the resettlement of victims of the Solai dam tragedy has been constituted. The committee, which will be headed by Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Mongo Chimwaga
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Kenya: Ministry Warns of Disease Outbreaks in Several Counties
The Ministry of Health has issued an alert on disease outbreaks in several counties. Director of Medical Services Jackson Kioko said on Tuesday that four epidemics had been reported in the country since
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Nairobi Looks for New Water to Ease its Growing Thirst
When last year's prolonged drought saw the water supply to Damaris Kiarie's Nairobi home rationed, she decided her best bet was to buy water from a local vendor. It was, she soon learned, a mistake.
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Kenya launches land use policy to address food security, environmental protection
Kenya on Tuesday launched the national land use policy to help address food security and environmental protection. Deputy President William Ruto said the document will also address other related concerns
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Dunga beach prepares to cut down on its use of firewood with installation of biodigesters
Communities living around Dunga beach on Lake Victoria in western Kenya will soon convert the hyacinth and organic waste into clean green energy, thanks to biodigesters that are to be installed at the
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Charcoal trade continues unabated in Elgeyo Marakwet despite logging ban
Despite the Government ban on logging and charcoal burning, unscrupulous businessmen have devised ingenious ways of transporting the product to evade arrest. Charcoal traders in the region have resorted
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Kenya: Ministry Warns of Disease Outbreaks in Several Counties
The Ministry of Health has issued an alert on disease outbreaks in several counties. Director of Medical Services Jackson Kioko said on Tuesday that four epidemics had been reported in the country since