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Government's 15b tree campaign contradicted by forest destruction, conservationists warn
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (133+ words) standardmedia.co.ke Government's 15b tree campaign contradicted by forest destruction, conservationists warn Conservationists led by Friends of Karura’s Prof Karanja Njoroge raise alarm over forest destruction, accusing state agencies of failing to protect Kenya’s natural heritage. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Even…...
Government's 15b tree campaign contradicted by forest destruction
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (71+ words) standardmedia.co.ke Government's 15b tree campaign contradicted by forest destruction EU pushes Kenya to diversify exports beyond agriculture City Hall opts for generators as Sakaja fails to pay Kenya Power More Kenyans cashing out retirement savings earlier as they grapple…...
How forest restoration is rebuilding rural economies and livelihoods
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (1322+ words) Dense Maragoli Hills Forest in South Maragoli Ward, Vihiga County that is boosting livelihoods after restoration. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] Across the country, counties are discovering that restoration can generate jobs, support small businesses, improve agricultural productivity and create new income…...
South Africa loses bid to block rhino horn exports
1+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) An Indian one-horned rhino grazes in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon, Assam, India, on June 22, 2026. [AFP] South Africa has lost a bid to overturn a court ruling that could allow exports of legally harvested rhino horn, the private conservationist…...
Wildebeest migration begins at Maasai Mara
1+ week, 5+ day ago (776+ words) The annual wildebeest migration has officially begun at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The first herds crossed the Sand River from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, marking the start of one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events. Before the migration…...
Taita Taveta residents to benefit from forest resources
3+ week, 5+ day ago (709+ words) Taita Taveta governor Andrew Mwadime. [ File, Standard] Taita Taveta County Government has formulated a policy that will ensure residents bordering forests benefit from forest resources in their areas of jurisdiction. This, according to the policy, will enhance community ownership to…...
Rhino Ark opposes construction of airstrip on part of Upper Imenti Forest - TNX Africa
3+ week, 6+ day ago (419+ words) Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust has formally asked the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to stop the ongoing construction of an airstrip in the Upper Imenti Forest Reserve, arguing that the project is proceeding without the environmental approvals and public…...
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (524+ words) Wilson Mwakulomba can identify nearly every tree that butterflies feed on, even with his eyes closed. He appears to have mastered the texture and scent of every fruit tree within Ngangao, a forest fragment that forms part of the larger…...
Conservationists: New laboratory a game changer for wildlife health
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (435+ words) Conservation stakeholders have lauded the launch of the Laboratory in Northern Kenya (LiNK), an all-new veterinary diagnostic facility designed to fill what Lewa Conservancy management said was a critical need for accessible diagnostic infrastructure in the remote region. The establishment…...