At a time when the world is calling on the youth to stand up and chart their own path in the society through entrepreneurship. Ambrose Mbuvi, a young graduate of Jomo Kenyatta University has heeded the call and is bringing a fresh perspective to organic and bee farming. Under the Nico Honey brand, Ambrose is […]
When news broke about the death of Sudan, the world last male northern white rhino, it was sad. White rhinos can live for 40-50 years, and seeing that Sudan was 45 when he died, we can say he lived a long life. However, not many animals get to be that lucky. As humans, we often forget […]
Most of us by now have received heartbreaking news about the declining health of Sudan the Northern White Rhino. Only last year had he gotten into tinder in an attempt to save his subspecies. Though current reports indicate that he’s doing much better, the future looks pretty grim for him and the other Northern White […]
This week, we were celebrating International Women’s Day. Women are an invaluable part of our society, and on behalf of all men, I would like to congratulate all women on being amazing on all fronts. We understand it always hasn’t been easy dealing with predominantly chauvinistic minds around the workplace and home. However, through the […]
-Over the years, our forests have undergone massive deforestation. What used to be acres of green cover has now been replaced by barren land or by other man-made structures. The truth is, many of us are passionate about protecting our forest cover but lag behind when it comes to doing something about it. We wait […]
On dust trails curved within the wild plains and hills of Lewa, runners from all over the world gather annually for a special purpose. All, from elite world veterans like Eliud Kipchoge to amateur runners and walkers, attend this special event. You’ll find special gems such as the talented Henry Wanyoike whose lack of physical […]
Recently, the Coca-Cola Company announced its new global plan to help create a world without waste, through its reshaped approach towards packaging and its new global goal to recycle the equivalent of 100% of its packaging by the year 2030. “The world has a packaging problem – and, like all companies, we have a responsibility […]
Kenya already has a National Waste Management Strategy and a couple of policies to guide waste management. Already, proper waste management is acknowledged as one of the areas we need to work on to achieve Vision 2030. We have all committed in the SDGs to “reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including […]
Mau is one of the largest water catchment areas in Kenya. The vast forest is the source to many rivers in Kenya which feed lakes. Despite the importance, Mau has also been on the unfortunate end of encroachment, targeted by various groups of people who want to make income out of burning the trees for […]
Kenyan youth want the government to suspend the excessive logging currently occurring around the Mount Kenya region. They are concerned over the drying up of rivers in the Aberdare and the Mount Kenya forests. An increased number of trucks ferrying the wood from the forests have increased fear among the young conservationists. Many are now […]
“Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom – and lakes die.” ― Gil Scott-Heron Due to increasing human population, wasteful consumption and production patterns, nature is slowly succumbing to the unsustainable pressure causing environmental degradation. If we do not work together, communities and institutions alike, we will soon rather than later feel the […]
The diversity of activities available on Lewa is one of the many things that make for a most unforgettable experience. Guests are spoilt for choice at the Conservancy and I was glad to be part of the Safaricom Lewa Marathon experience. From the moment you set out on your journey, the adventure begins. The landscape on […]
Remember back in the day when teachers and parents would describe animals to us when we were kids? Back then, there was a huge population of tuskers, especially in my home area. Tuskers was the term used to describe African elephants, those with tusks so long they touched the ground; and you would honestly believe […]