Proceedings of UNEP Science policy business forum for adoption of nature based solutions. I’m following this from a different room. | Photo courtesy Japheth Tembo Environmental experts and advocates united to demand decisive action against the ongoing climate and plastics crises fueled by fossil fuels. Speaking on the opening day of the 6th session of the…
Proceedings at the ongoing Sixth United Nations Environment Assembly | Photo Courtesy Japheth Tembo Ministers of environment and other leaders from more than 180 nations convened on Monday 26 February, 2024 in Nairobi for the start of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) with a focus on strengthening environmental multilateralism to address the…
Tucked between the Watamu National Marine Park and the Arabuko Sokoke forest, Uyombo is an iconic study in unique biodiversity. Naturally grown mangroves, pristine clean beaches, coconut canopies and high end tourist hotels, one does not need to dig deep to understand why the residents of Uyombo have come out strongly against the proposed nuclear…
Capsicum growing under drip irrigation at Kidimu School for the Deaf in Kwale County When he arrived at the school in 2019 as the head teacher Athman Mwakuyu found a heap of manure at the compound behind one of the classrooms and thought it had been kept there ready for use in the farm. But…
Photo Courtesy of Dr Caesar Bita, NMK As Kenya boasts of successfully exploiting its conventional cultural assets to fuel tourism growth, archaeologists are working round the clock to promote the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UHC) as the next frontier in harnessing the blue economy. It is a new product in the tourism industry that can empower communities…
Dr Emmanuel Mbaru (front left) and other members of Marine & Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MARCOSIO) consortium during the GMES&Africa Forum in Sham El Sheikh, Egypt| Photo courtesy WIOMSA In the past elders would predict the weather and then warn fishermen of impending storms and their forecast was reliable. Fisheries was largely…
World cancer day ribbon | Image by Freepik Cancer mortality in Africa is projected to reach about one million deaths per year by 2030 if urgent measures are not taken. This is according to WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti as the world commemorates World Cancer day. Also, in 20 years, cancer death…
Luxurious MSC Poesia ship cruises into the Port of Mombasa in its maiden voyage to the Kenyan Coast| Photo courtesy KPA The Mombasa Port Cruise terminal continues to witness stellar performance receiving the fourth first caller vessel since the start of 202. This, according to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) points to increased connectivity of the…
