Conservation and Sustainability
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
Kenya's beautiful natural areas—from its misty highlands to its sunlit coasts—are intimately linked to its forests. These ecosystems are more than scenic landscapes: they support biodiversity, regulate water and climate systems, and underpin major sectors of the national economy. However, a revealing document—the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2024, released in February 2025—shows that ongoing… Continue reading The Billion-Dollar Loss: How Cutting Down Trees Hurts Kenya’s Economy
The torrential floods that battered Kenya and Tanzania in 2024 were not isolated weather events but the culmination of several environmental and human-induced factors. With over 300 fatalities, hundreds of thousands displaced, and widespread destruction of farmland and infrastructure, the disaster underscored the urgent need for climate resilience strategies. To understand the severity of these… Continue reading The 2024 Kenya-Tanzania Floods: Unpacking the Environmental Triggers and Lessons for the Future