Environmentalist and Green Africa Foundation founder and CEO Dr Isaac Kalua Green has called for a shift in Kenya’s tree-growing campaign from counting seedlings planted to tracking how many trees survive and thrive. Speaking during the activation of the Plant Your Age movement, Kalua said the country had for years focused on reporting the number…
Sudan needs to strengthen its institutional capacity and deepen international cooperation to unlock the potential of its wildlife and tourism sectors, Sudan’s Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs and Organisation at the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has said. She said Sudan’s participation in international wildlife agreements and programmes remained limited, with the country often becoming…
The Government is seeking increased financing and technical partnerships to accelerate the restoration of Nairobi’s rivers amid growing concerns over pollution, flooding, poor sanitation and encroachment on riparian land. Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the scale of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme required support from development partners, financial…
Zoomlion Kenya Waste Services Ltd has stepped up efforts to restore Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite and clear accumulated waste from illegal dumping sites as part of the second edition of the Safisha Kanairo campaign. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Nairobi City County Government, seeks to improve sanitation, reclaim public spaces and transform waste from…
The deaths of at least 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have sparked renewed scrutiny of Kenya’s pesticide regulatory regime, with conservation group WildlifeDirect calling for an independent investigation and sweeping reforms to protect wildlife, farmers and the public. The organisation says preliminary findings linking the deaths to cyanide-contaminated crops point to deeper failures in…
The government has called on development partners, the private sector, and local communities to invest in Kenya’s forestry sector, emphasizing that stronger partnerships are essential to restoring degraded landscapes, creating jobs, and enhancing climate resilience. Speaking during a donors’ round-table breakfast meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi said the government cannot…
By Jameson Kenya marked a major milestone in global conservation today after President William Samoei Ruto officially opened the expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary. The sanctuary now spans three thousand two hundred square kilometres, making it the largest rhino sanctuary in the world and a significant boost to wildlife conservation, climate resilience and nature based…
By Jameson Captain Morgan Muckpit brought bold flavour and high energy to Meru on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at Checkmate Lounge. The event marked the second stop on the nationwide Muckpit tour, continuing the brand’s mission to deliver immersive, squad-friendly celebrations across Kenya. Fans were treated to an electrifying performance by Iyanii, who had everyone…
By Jameson Mutua The Government of Kenya has been urged to adopt ambitious refill and reuse targets to curb the growing threat of single-use plastics and accelerate the shift toward sustainable packaging systems that protect the environment while unlocking new economic opportunities. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival at the…
By EAJ Editor SBM Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by leading a large-scale tree planting initiative at Ngong Road Forest, Sanctuary Block, as part of the bank’s broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. The event, led by SBM Bank Kenya Board Chairperson Shakilla Jhungeer, brought together employees, partners, and members…
