Tea from Kenya at the Port of Mombasa ready for the export market|Photo Courtesy Kenya is embarking on a dual transformative journey, forging a sustainable energy future and safeguarding its vital tea industry, as shown by recent policy developments and strategic initiatives unveiled in Mombasa. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is laying the groundwork…
Seagrass Expert, Dr Jaqueline Uku, from the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) explaining the difference between seagrass and algae during the World Seagrass Day| Photo Mazera Ndurya As the world marked World Seagrass Day 2025, on 1 March, Kenya stood alongside the global community to highlight the crucial role of seagrass ecosystems in…
The Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC) has officially launched, marking a milestone in addressing Africa’s dual challenges of energy access and e-waste. This groundbreaking Pan-African research centre is poised to transform the continent’s energy landscape by innovatively applying circular economy principles. CEPREC, funded by the UK government’s £1 billion Ayrton Fund, represents a…
Mreroni women are at the forefront in the restoration and conservation of mangroves within the Tudor Creek |Photo Mazera Ndurya For Mreroni residents in Jomvu Kuu ward, Mombasa County, fighting illicit brewers to safeguard the mangroves within the Tudor Creek has not been an easy task. The wanton cutting of mangroves for firewood and charcoal…
Owino Uhuru residents addressing the media at one of the past demonstrations against devastating effects of lead poisoning as the case for compensation dragged in court. The Supreme Court awarded them Ksh2billion in compensation| Photo Courtesy In a historic victory for environmental justice, the Supreme Court of Kenya upheld a lower court’s decision to award…
Century-old mature mangrove trees are the pride of Uyombo, a melting pot of critical marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Proposals for establishing a nuclear power plant have met strong resistance from residents and environmentalists |Photo by Mazera Ndurya Kenya still stands at a crossroads in its energy journey that started several decades ago, specifically before independence…
Kinondo village women working on their weaving different artefacts. Online marketing facilitated with funds from the Go Blue project has seen their business thrive. For decades, the Mijikenda elders, who are the custodians of the community’ rich cultural heritage, have singlehandedly carried the task of conservation of the sacred forests, commonly known as kayas, for…
Women from Bonje living adjacent Mwache forest in Kinango sub county, Kwale County receiving energy-saving cookstoves after undergoing training/Photo Mazera Ndurya As climate change continues to ravage the core of the food chain, women and children tend to bear the brunt of this phenomenon. The demand for firewood has far outweighed the tree cover leading…
Ruth Keah, Multi-Award winning journalist and Media For Nature Co-Founder hosting Wimbi la Mazingira show at Blue Radio studio in Mombasa Media for Nature added another feather to its cap in the reporting of underreported environmental conservation stories. Co-Founder Ruth Keah was among the journalists acknowledged for the important role journalists play in highlighting wildlife…
Octopus Gleaners from Mkwiro BMU within Shimoni-Vanga seascape. Women are taking an active role in fisheries and the conservation of marine ecosystems. Photo credit| Catherine Muyonga A visit to several Beach Management Units (BMUs) within the Shimoni-Vanga Seascape one thing that cuts across these groups is the creation and management of community conservation areas. The…
