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Kenya tops global wildlife photography destinations list
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (50+ words) The Eastleigh Voice "Kenya has many expansive parks and landscapes that are home to its diverse population of wildlife The Maasai Mara is the country's most popular reserve and holds one of Africa's richest concentrations of wildlife," the Go2 Africa website…...
Two men charged with illegal possession of ivory worth Sh6. 2 million in Tana River
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (274+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Two men were on Thursday arraigned before the Garsen Law Courts, facing charges related to the illegal trade of wildlife trophies, specifically from an endangered species, in violation of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act Bosco Thoya…...
Community outreach programme aims to preserve Diani Beach's marine biodiversity
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (287+ words) The Eastleigh Voice To preserve the rich marine biodiversity of Diani Beach, the Diani Turtle Watch has embarked on a multifaceted community outreach programme The initiative, spearheaded by passionate locals and conservationists, aims to raise awareness among community stakeholders about…...
Ruto hails community, private conservancies for transforming Kenya's wildlife economy
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (301+ words) The Eastleigh Voice At least 250 community and private conservancies under the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association have reclaimed critical land for wildlife conservation, countering challenges posed by climate change and land fragmentation President William Ruto on Tuesday noted that these conservancies…...
Black rhino population in Kenya surges to 1, 000 as CS Mutua oversees translocation
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (266+ words) The Eastleigh Voice The black rhino population in Kenya has grown from 384 to over 1000, securing the country's position as the third-largest globally after South Africa and Namibia The Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua reported this during the official launch of…...
Cameroon's sacred and royal animals: Could literature and futures thinking help save them?
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (389+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Kenneth Nsah Mala, University of Cologne In the grasslands and highlands of western Cameroon, some animals are believed to be sacred Within the region's indigenous kingdoms (fondoms), many of these animals are also considered to be royal…...
Ex-US Secretary of State Kerry urges urgent action to save oceans as high seas treaty takes effect
2+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Former United States Secretary of State John Kerry has called on governments to step up efforts to protect the world's oceans, warning that international commitments alone are insufficient to reverse the continued decline of marine ecosystems Speaking…...
Sharks, seals, hunters, tourists: How wildlife'human interactions matter for conservation
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (704+ words) The Eastleigh Voice...
Mau Conservation Marathon returns as restoration efforts scale up
4+ week, 1+ day ago (75+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Mau Conservation Marathon returns as restoration efforts scale up Speaking during the launch, Dr Ng'eno described the Mau Forest Complex as a critical national resource that sustains major rivers and lakes, supports agriculture and hydropower generation, and…...
Word Environment Day: Environmentalists question Ruto government's commitment to protecting forests
4+ week, 1+ day ago (90+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Word Environment Day: Environmentalists question Ruto government's commitment to protecting forests The group also raised alarm over what it describes as increasing commercial encroachment at Ngong Road Forest, citing the construction of a luxury hotel and plans…...