World Bee Day: The Vital Role of Bees in a Changing Environment

The Vital Role of Bees in a Changing Environment

Today, on World Bee Day, we should remember how important bees and other helpful insects are. These "silent heroes", like butterflies, bats, beetles, and birds, do more than just make honey. They are crucial for the health of our planet, making sure we have enough food and a stable economy. Their hard work helps almost… Continue reading World Bee Day: The Vital Role of Bees in a Changing Environment

Water Hyacinth: Kenya’s Silent Green Invader

Water Hyacinth: Kenya’s Silent Green Invader

Water hyacinth, with its lush green leaves and delicate purple flowers, might look harmless—beautiful, even. But beneath that deceptive façade lies one of the world’s most aggressive aquatic invaders. In Kenya, this plant has become an ecological menace, choking vital water bodies, suffocating aquatic life, and disrupting livelihoods. A Troubled Introduction Originally from South America,… Continue reading Water Hyacinth: Kenya’s Silent Green Invader