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Within the 'whole-of-Government, whole-of-society' delivery framework, the Ministry of Education has a target of growing 35 million trees and producing 300 million seedlings annually, making it one of the key drivers of the 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme.

Conversation Kenya Forest Service @KeForestService Nairobi County marked the Long Rains 2023/2024 tree planting initiative by establishing 1,010 diverse native trees in Korogocho, Ruaraka Sub County, along the Nairobi River. As part of a comprehensive government & community effort to achieve the 15…

The theme for Earth Day 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics ." This theme emphasizes the need for collective action to repair and heal the planet's ecosystems, combat climate change, and preserve biodiversity. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Embrace a lifestyle of minimalism, reduce single-use plastic consumption…

President William Ruto's assertion that Kenya is the cradle of mankind reflects not only the nation's rich history but also its commitment to global cooperation and environmental stewardship. By welcoming delegates from member states to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6), he extends a…

In an exciting and symbolic moment, Colombia, the host country of the Convention on Biological Diversity COP 16, unveiled the official COP 16 logo on the 28th of February, 2024. The grand reveal took place amidst the prestigious setting of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters…

By Wrti Uncategorized Flamingos that once flourished in Lake Nakuru could be back with a new initiative to revive the spirulina population in the lake. The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), which has come up with the project, says the overflow from River Njoro has disrupted the…

Sources: https://www.kws.go.ke/latest-News Date Published: latest-News Friday, February 16, 2024 - 14:30 In response to recent incidents of hyena attacks in Juja and Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Veterinary Services, County…

Cabinet Secretary Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya accompanied by other leaders commissions the fencing of Lake Narasha/Timboroa Dam in Uasin Gishu County as she presides over World Wetlands Day celebrations at the same venue under the theme, "Wetlands and Human wellbeing."…

Birds at Lake Narasha (Timboroa Dam) on 28th January 2024 Birds observed during World Wetlands Day 2024 build-up activity (8.00 am to 12.00 pm). List compiled by Richard Kipngeno, Dr. Wanyoike Wamiti, Peter Njeru. Names and sequence from Checklist of the Birds of Kenya, 5th Edition, 2019. Some old…

Naivasha, January 26, 2024 - The National Targets Finalization Workshop, aimed at aligning Kenya's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), was held at Lake Naivasha. The workshop, which took place from January 22nd to…