Lt. General John Omenda, Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, led a tree planting exercise in Vihiga County to mark Mazingira Day. The initiative, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, aims to plant 12,000 trees, contributing to President William Ruto’s goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2030.
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Nairobi County officials and church leaders have agreed to noise control measures, requiring churches to install soundproofing to reduce noise pollution. The initiative also covers mosques, clubs, and matatu stages. The collaboration includes the creation of a Nairobi County Environmental Day, focusing on tree planting and prayers for the city.
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The Nairobi County Government has closed a cement manufacturing company in Ngara over environmental pollution concerns. The closure follows complaints from Ngara High School and local residents about excessive dust and untreated effluent being discharged into the Nairobi River. County officials arrested three individuals and vowed zero tolerance for violations under Governor Johnson Sakaja. This action sends a strong message against environmental pollution in Nairobi.
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Leaders from Wajir South have raised the alarm over alleged fraudulent wildlife conservation activities by Sharmarke Hussein, who is accused of mismanaging a Sh30 million water pan project. Local political and community leaders, along with MCAs, are calling for an immediate investigation by the EACC into the substandard project, which they claim has become a haven for poaching and banditry. They demand accountability and transparency in resolving this alleged corruption case.
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A multi-agency team, including DCI and KWS officers, seized 84 kilograms of ivory and arrested a suspect in Kibwezi’s Kambu area, marking a major win in the fight against wildlife trafficking. The suspect, Sila Maweu, was apprehended while three accomplices escaped. Maweu has pleaded guilty to charges related to dealing in endangered wildlife species. Authorities continue to search for the remaining suspects, with further court proceedings set for August 26, 2024.
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Kenyan conservationists urge stronger protection of super tusker elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem amid threats from trophy hunting and habitat loss, The Dispatch Digital reports.
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Taiwan-based Taitra has launched the “Go Green with Taiwan” competition, inviting global entrepreneurs to submit innovative green products and solutions. The top three winners will receive USD 20,000 and a fully sponsored trip to Taiwan. The competition, aimed at addressing key environmental challenges, is open for submissions until August 31, 2024. Taitra, supported by the Taiwan government, aims to promote sustainable practices worldwide.
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Biogas is transforming rural Kenyan communities by offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon footprints, and empowering women. Through World Vision Kenya’s IMARA program, women like Zeddy Chepkiyach can now cook with biogas, saving money and time, and avoiding health hazards from traditional fuels. This initiative helps combat climate change, reduces deforestation, and promotes cleaner, renewable energy. Biogas is a vital tool for achieving Kenya’s environmental and socio-economic goals.
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