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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Karura Forest as Rivers Overflow in Nairobi

KENYA: The heavy rainfall experienced in the last two days in the city of Nairobi has caused the rivers in the Karura Forest to overflow, leading to the closure of some of the popular trails and tourist sites due to flooding. The Kenya Forest Service has confirmed the flooding in the forest, with the rising […]

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WMO Retires Deadly Hurricane Melissa, Molly to Debut in 2031

Hurricane Melissa has been retired by the World Meteorological Organization, WMO, from the rotating list of hurricane names following the damage and loss of life that hurricane Melissa caused in the Caribbean in October, last year. The hurricane committee has replaced the name hurricane Melissa with hurricane Molly. According to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, […]

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Africa Water Vision 2063: Africa’s Shared Waters as a Strategic Unifier for Peace and Development

Africa is a continent of shared waters presenting it with a great opportunity for unity. 90% of Africa’s surface is water, supports 75% of the population with 40% of the continent’s population depending on Trans boundary Aquifers (TBAs). According to Africa Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and Reporting System (WASSMO), there are up to 22 member […]

Sextortion, Early Pregnancies and Firewood Allegations in Mt Elgon Forest, Kenya Forest Service Responds image

Sextortion, Early Pregnancies and Firewood Allegations in Mt Elgon Forest, Kenya Forest Service Responds

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied allegations that forest rangers in Mt Elgon give out firewood to young girls in exchange of sexual favours.In an official statement KFS explained that no cases have been reported or recorded to the service or any  law enforcement agency within the county.  Part of their statement read, “Routine […]

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Ocean Heat Levels in 2025 Signal Rising Climate Risks Worldwide

About 90 percent of excess heat emitted from global warming is stored in the ocean. Ocean Heat ,is therefore, a key indicator of climate change and pent up heat in the earth system.  A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences says that global ocean temperatures continued to increase in 2025.  Throughout the year, […]

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Met Office Warns 2026 Could Be Among the Four Warmest Years on Record

The Met Office predicts that 2026 will be one of the four warmest years on record, with an estimated global average temperature of between 1.34°C – 1.58°C.The central estimate is predicted to be 1.46°C which is above the pre-industrial levels but lower than the 1.55°C recorded in 2024.  Dr Nick Dunstone, who participated in the […]

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NEMA Raises Alarm Over Return of Plastic Bags

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has raised alarm over the illegal re-emergence of plastic bags in Kenya. In a public notice issued on 8th September 2025, the authority warned that offenders will face tough legal action. The notice stated that anyone found manufacturing, importing, selling, or using plastic bags without a licence risks a […]

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KWS New Fee System Enhances Inclusivity, Resilience and  Tourist Experience

Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS) has introduced a conservation fee system aimed at promoting inclusivity, financial resilience and increasing tourism experiences and services within the national parks and reserves. People living with disabilities have been exempted from the park entry fees. Children under the age of five and East African citizens will also enjoy free access. Tourist […]

CS Rebecca Miano to Launch Astro-Tourism Initiative During Blood Moon in Samburu image

CS Rebecca Miano to Launch Astro-Tourism Initiative During Blood Moon in Samburu

Ministry of Tourism ,Kenya has announced partnership with Samburu National Reserve during launch of an astro-tourism initiative. The launch that will happen in the mentioned reserve will coincide with the total lunar eclipse; “blood moon.”  The Ministry shared that the timing of the launch is not a coincidence, “The launch coincides with a total lunar […]