“Forests Are Not for Sale”: Kenyans Unite to Save Karura Forest.
“Forests Are Not for Sale”: Kenyans Unite to Save Karura Forest. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi – Thousands of Kenyans poured onto the streets of Nairobi on Saturday in a colorful yet urgent march to defend the nation’s forests from destruction and land grabbing. The rally, dubbed Draw the Line for Climate Justice, drew more than…
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Kenya Rolls Out Bold 10-Year Plan to Restore Mau Forest and Boost Livelihoods.
Kenya Rolls Out Bold 10-Year Plan to Restore Mau Forest and Boost Livelihoods By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi – Kenya has unveiled an ambitious 10-year programme to restore the Mau Forest Complex, the country’s largest water tower and a lifeline for millions of people across East Africa. The Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement…
Africa Demands Justice in Global Plastics Treaty Talks.
By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – July 31, 2025 — Kenyan civil society is leading a rallying cry for African unity and bold action ahead of crucial global talks on plastic pollution. As nations prepare to meet in Geneva next week for the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), campaigners say Africa…
Nairobi Fights Dirty Air with New Pollution Sensors.
Nairobi has taken a major step toward cleaner air by launching its first city-owned air quality monitoring network. The initiative, part of the Breathe Cities Nairobi program, aims to tackle dangerous pollution levels. The move comes as air pollution worsens. In 2019, it caused 2,500 premature deaths in the city, according to the Health Effects…
WWF-Kenya and KWCA Empower Women Rangers in New Conservation Initiative.
WWF-Kenya and Kenya WildlifeConservancies Association (KWCA) on Monday celebrated World Day for Safety and Health at Work, calling on all stakeholders to support an inclusive ranger workforce. This is in response to the findings of the latest Kenya Community Ranger Perception Survey 2024 that revealed challenges that community rangers face in Kenya. The top three…