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The Mau Forest Complex is far more than a collection of trees; it serves as the vital water tower of the nation. It sustains life by feeding twelve rivers and five lakes, influencing ecosystems as far reaching as Lake Natron, the sanctuary of the flamingos, and providing the essential water flow…

Naivasha, Kenya, 24–26 June 2026 – Indigenous Peoples' representatives, government agencies, civil society organizations, and technical partners convened in Naivasha for a three-day Indigenous Peoples Onboarding and Co-Design Workshop aimed at strengthening Indigenous Peoples' participation in the…

Mombasa, Kenya | 18 June 2026 Kenya has successfully concluded the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) , held from 16–18 June 2026 in the coastal city of Mombasa , becoming the first African nation to host the prestigious global conference on ocean conservation and sustainable development. Held under…

Vipingo, Kilifi County, 17 June 2026 – Kenya today successfully hosted the global observance of Desertification and Drought Day 2026 at Vipingo Central Primary School in Kilifi County, bringing together national leaders, international dignitaries, development partners, environmental experts…

Kenya joined the rest of the world on 5 June in commemorating World Environment Day, a global platform dedicated to raising environmental awareness and inspiring action for nature and climate protection. The national celebrations were held at the Arboretum Grounds in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County…

Nairobi, Kenya – 28 May 2026 — The State Department for Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with key national and international partners, convened the Kenya National Data Mapping and Validation Workshop on Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) Headline Indicator 22.1…

Advancing Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Kenya The BIODEV2030 Legacy Workshop, held on 14th–15th May 2026 at the Sarova Stanley, brought together government institutions, private sector actors, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities, academia, youth representatives, and…

On 30th April 2026 at 6:30 AM, Kenya’s coast will host an extraordinary blend of ambition and environmental stewardship at Mirarani, Tudor Creek in Mombasa . Canadian tree planter Antoine Moses is set to attempt a new global milestone—planting 40,000 mangrove propagules within 24 hours, surpassing…

The recent reception of four mountain bongos at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing efforts to restore one of its most critically endangered species. Led by Emilio Mugo , Chair of National Environment Management Authority , the event brought together…

The United Nations has proclaimed the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to enhance understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues worldwide and to inspire collective action towards its conservation and sustainable use. This important day dates back to 1993, when the UN General…