Millions of Kenyans and Ugandans will experience extreme heat stress later this century as a result of climate change, a new US scientific study warns. “People living in already warm climates will have
Some 27. 5 million people are in dire need of food aid in 10 African countries due to drought, officials announced last week. Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and
A spot-check across all major towns in Kenya reveals a common waste management problem. Mounds of uncollected garbage are the order of the day, leaving residents in urban centres at risk of disease
The national environmental watchdog on Wednesday raided four clubs in Nairobi over noise pollution, serving them with notices of closure. The National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) inspectors
Mombasa is becoming hotter due to the depletion of mangrove forests, a vital ally in the fight against climate change, with the situation along the Kenyan coast projected to get worse with time. A recent
At least 30 to 40 tonnes of plastic waste finds way into Lake Nakuru National Park every rainy season, posing danger to the wildlife and are a threat to one of Kenya’s most visited parks. The waste
Commercial and residential building owners have won a reprieve after the energy regulator extended the period for complying with solar water heating panels. The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC)
Environment secretary Judi Wakhungu has announced a looming ban on use of plastic bottles to curb environmental pollution. The move will now require water bottlers and manufacturers of soft drinks and
Kenya is now the third highest ranked sub-Saharan African country in terms of its travel and tourism competitiveness, according to a World Economic Forum report released last week. The report says Kenya
The Kenya Livestock Insurance Programme (KLIP) will pay pastoralists in six counties affected by drought Sh214 million to cover their herd losses. Announcing the payout plan Monday, Agriculture Cabinet
