November 13, 2023
Kenya: Siaya's 0.23% Forest Cover Amongst the Lowest in the Country
Siaya is among the counties that pull the tail in forest cover and local residents have been challenged to embrace tree planting to improve the environment. Read more »
Kenya: Irrigation PS Kimotho Leads Govt Officials, Community Leaders in Kajiado Tree Planting Exercise
In a concerted effort to address environmental concerns and combat the effects of climate change, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Irrigation, Kimotho Kimani… Read more »
Kenya: CS Chelugui Urges Cooperatives to Make Tree Planting a Monthly Exercise
Cooperatives and SMEs development Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has asked cooperatives in the country to lead in the exercise of tree planting. Read more »
Kenya: 46 People Killed By Floods in Ongoing Rains, CS Kindiki Says
Forty six people have so far died across the country due to the ongoing heavy rains that has caused floods and displacement. Read more »
Kenya: Roads and Transport Ministry in Ambitious Plan to Plant 30 Million Trees By 2024
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has set an ambitious target of 30 million trees to align with the Presidential Programme for the Accelerated Restoration of Forests and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Concerted Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
President William Ruto has called for concerted efforts in environmental protection to mitigate the effects of climate change. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Tightened Emergency Response Measures to El Nino - DP Gachagua
The Government has tightened emergency response to the enhanced rainfall after the National Meteorological Services confirmed the heavy rains are as a result of the El Nino… Read more »
Kenya: El Nino It Is! DP Gachagua Says Weeks After President Ruto Downscaled Alert
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says Kenya is officially experiencing El Nino, weeks after President William Ruto downscaled the alert. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Global Countries to Explore Alternatives to Plastic Bags Use
President William Ruto has urged countries across the world to explore alternatives to use of plastic bags as part of efforts to tackle pollution. Read more »
Kenya: PS Kipsang Directs Schools Undertaking KCSE to Plant Trees After Exams
Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has directed schools undertaking Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to join the rest of Kenyans in planting trees… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: 150mn Seedlings Available at KEFRI, KFS Nurseries for Planting on November 13
At least 150 million tree seedlings are available at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Kenya Forest Service (KFS) nurseries across the country to support Monday's… Read more »
Kenya: National Tree Growing Day. Here Is the Plan
On Monday, taking advantage of the short rains, we will launch an accelerated campaign towards growing 15 Billion trees by 2032. We aim to grow at least 100 Million seedlings on… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: PS Omollo Urges Kenyans to Pick Up Tree Seedlings From Their Chief Ahead of Tree Planting Day
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to actively participate in the National Tree Growing initiative spearheaded by President William Ruto on the Monday by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Targets to Grow 100 Million Trees on November 13, CS Tuya Announces
Environment Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has called on Kenyans to unite in observance of National Tree Growing Day by planting a minimum of two seedlings each… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: Koome Sets Up Environment, Land Court in Naivasha
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established an Environment and Land Court in Naivasha in Nakuru county as part of efforts to widen access to eco-justice. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto to Spearhead National Tree-Planting Exercise
President William Ruto is on Monday set to spearhead a national tree-planting exercise in Kiu, Makindu, Makueni County, in line with the public holiday declared by Interior Cabinet… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: KENHA Says Isiolo - Merille Road Impassible After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) now says the Siolo-Merille Road is impassible following heavy rains and flooding saying it is currently impassable Read more »
Kenya: Water Levels in Tana River Rise to Critical Levels - Kenya Red Cross
Water levels in the Tana River have surged to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Devastating Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands
The ongoing rains have claimed lives and displaced more than 50,000 people in various parts of the country. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: 11 Fishermen Arrested By Ugandan Authorities in Lake Victoria
Eleven fishermen are being held by Ugandan authorities after their arrest on Monday in Lake Victoria in Siaya County. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Declares Monday Public Holiday to Plant Trees
Kenya has declared Monday, November 13 a public holiday for a national tree planting exercise. Read more »
Kenya: PS Kipsang Says KCSE Candidates in Flooded Areas Moved to Safer Centres
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang says Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination candidates where schools have been submerged in floods due to ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall's Liquor Department Finalizes Draft Policy on Zoning of Night Clubs
Nairobi Countys' Liquor department has finalized the draft policy on the zoning of Night Clubs. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Health Ministry Issues Guidelines for Rainy Season Safety
The Ministry of Health has released guidelines aimed at keeping Kenyans safe during the rainy season. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Construction of Dams, Reinstatement of Water Pans to Boost Water Supply
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 - The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. Read more »