Nairobi, October 11 – The Nairobi River corridor has officially been declared a Special Planning Area (SPA) under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, marking a turning point in the city’s efforts to reclaim and restore its once-thriving river system. The new legal status halts any new developments within a 60-metre buffer zone…
The Nairobi City County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme, a multi-agency initiative aimed at restoring the city’s main waterways into clean, accessible, and economically productive corridors. Speaking during an inspection of the Kamukunji regeneration site, County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, said the project…
Cabinet secretary for environment, climate change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa addressing during a media breakfast in Nairobi on October 8, 2025 Nairobi, October 8, 2025 -The government has announced comprehensive plans for this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations, set to take place on October 10, with a nationwide tree-growing and environmental clean-up exercise targeting primary…
Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno (left), and Principal Secretary for Forestry, Mr. Gitonga Mugambi (right), during a media briefing in Nairobi on September 30, 2025, ahead of the Mazingira Day 2025 celebrations The government has announced countrywide preparations for this year’s Mazingira Day, set for October 10, urging…
KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga Speaking during the validation forum for the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025. By Sharon Atieno NAIROBI, Kenya, September 2025 – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled a new framework of conservation fees aimed at strengthening financial sustainability, enhancing inclusivity, and diversifying tourism experiences in…
By Sharon Atieno Athi Water Works Development Agency CEO Eng. John Kamau (left), Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Mugaa (centre) and Athi Water Works Development Agency Board Chairperson Mary Mungai peruse the strategic plan 2023-2027 during its launch. The agency aims to address the growing water supply-demand gap, ensuring that…
By Winnie Atieno The 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71) has opened in Nairobi, bringing together climate scientists, policymakers, researchers, and development partners to discuss forecasts and strategies for resilience in the region. The two-day forum, organised by ICPAC in collaboration with the Kenya Meteorological Department and partners, kicked off on…
African civil society organizations and waste pickers are jointly calling for a strong, legally binding global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. As countries prepare for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), stakeholders across the continent are demanding that the treaty reflect the lived realities of frontline communities and recognize the…
A coalition of leading Muslim organizations under the banner “Voice of Palestine” has launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative that aims to raise funds to support Palestinians facing a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The campaign, unveiled in Nairobi today, blends humanitarian relief with environmental restoration, positioning it as both a solidarity gesture and a climate…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the second United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4), a high-level gathering aimed at accelerating global action towards more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems. The summit, which brings together heads of state, policymakers, development partners, and civil society,…
