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Kenya unveils carbon market rule book and caps the overseas sale of carbon credits

Kenya has introduced a 10 million metric ton cap on carbon credits authorized for international trade up to 2030 under new operational rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

The Independent UK

East Africa’s iconic snow peaks will soon disappear for good – what will be lost when they melt

East Africa’s shrinking mountain glaciers on three peaks in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will soon be no more. The 2025 State of the Climate in Africa report (page 13) estimates that the ice areas on Mt Kenya, the continent’s second-highest peak, have shrunk 96% in the past 115 years. The…

The Conversation

Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found

The black mamba, often cited as the most dangerous snake on the African continent, occupies a wide array of habitats. This snake thrives in arid savannas and rocky terrains throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe frequently report incidents of black mamba bites. Remarkably, sightings have increased…

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Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to manufacture own next-generation HIV prevention medicines

African countries to receive support as part of efforts to allow in-country producers to play a larger role in making medicines for the continent’s own needs.

The Independent UK

Election misinformation spreads faster than facts can be checked: 3 insights from Kenya’s experience

Kenya went into its general election in August 2022 with one of the continent’s most developed networks for countering false information.

The Conversation

‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana

Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan courts to rule in lanmark sexual violence case

After almost two decades, survivors of election-based sexual violence in Kenya are seeking equal access to justice.

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15 elephants suspected to have died after eating pesticide-sprayed tomatoes near Kenya's Amboseli National Park

15 elephants have died in southern Kenya in what wildlife authorities believe is one of the region's worst wildlife poisoning incidents in decades. Preliminary laboratory tests detected cyanide in samples taken from the animals, with investigators suspecting the elephants ingested pesticide-contaminated tomatoes from farms bordering Amboseli National Park. The deaths…

The Times of India

Fifteen elephant deaths in Kenya may be due to cyanide poisoning

Analysis of samples collected from carcasses found traces of toxic chemical compound, says Kenya Wildlife Service

The Guardian - UK

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities

The Independent UK

Ancient footprints found in Kenya reveal how early human relatives may have travelled and lived together 1.43 million years ago

Ancient footprints found in Kenya offer rare glimpses into early human relatives. These impressions date back approximately 1.43 million years to a lakeshore environment. The tracks suggest several large-bodied individuals moved together across muddy ground. This discovery provides new evidence about hominin body size and social organization. The findings reshape…

The Times of India

Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park

Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park

The Guardian - AU

UK to resume military training in Kenya after delay over human rights concerns

Kenya and Britain have agreed to resume military training in Kenya after delays in signing a new defense cooperation agreement

The Independent UK

Nairobi’s largest informal settlement is getting an upgrade. But who will actually benefit from new apartments?

Bulldozers and construction crews are reshaping parts of Nairobi’s best-known informal settlement, Kibera. In a video shared by President William Ruto, new apartment blocks rise alongside existing corrugated-iron structures, while new roads cut through the settlement. The message is clear: Kenya’s affordable housing programme is bringing modern housing to one…

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Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo on landslide-prone slopes, but experts say species choice and careful management matter

Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo to reduce landslide risks on vulnerable slopes. Bamboo's dense roots help hold soil in place during heavy rainfall events. This practice offers both environmental protection and economic benefits through various products. However, experts caution that bamboo management requires careful species selection and oversight. Broader forest…

The Times of India

More than 4,000 Kenyan students came together to plant mangroves in a bid to set a Guinness World Record

Thousands of students and scouts from Kenya's coastal region took part in an ambitious attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people planting mangrove trees simultaneously. The event, held at the Jomvu Kuu Mangrove Site in Mombasa County to mark World Mangrove Day, brought…

The Guardian - AU

Rose Davies storms home to win Australia’s first 2026 Commonwealth Games athletics gold

Middle-distance runner Rose Davies kicked away from Kenya’s Diana Wanza in the women’s 10,000m to secure gold on the first day of track and field

International Business Times UK

Why Prince William Kept His Engagement to Kate Middleton a Secret from King Charles

Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in Kenya in 2010, keeping it secret from the Royal Family. This decision highlighted his desire for privacy and a personal moment with Kate.

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‘Deeply human cost’ of US aid cuts worse for women and girls, new study finds

The study’s authors said the findings point to the need for more diversified and reliable financing for health and humanitarian programmes

Latin Times

Former NFL Player's Mental Health Struggles Took a Tragic Turn. They Ended With Deportation

Daniel Adongo's journey to the NFL once embodied one of sports' most unlikely success stories. A standout rugby player from Kenya with no organized American football experience, he became the first Kenyan-born athlete to play in a regular-season NFL game after signing with the Indianapolis Colts in 2013. More than…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figures

Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in Kenya

The Independent UK

ICE deports former NFL player

Daniel Ogama Adongo, 37, was removed from the U.S. on June 20 after ICE said he overstayed his visa in 2016

International Business Times UK

What Crimes Did Former NFL Player Daniel Adongo Commit Before His ICE Deportation Move

Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo has been deported from the US to Kenya after a series of criminal arrests and a ruling under tough new immigration rules.

Times Life

How Animals Raise Their Young Across Species and What Their Parenting Instincts Reveal

The Emperor Penguin's BetIn the middle of the Antarctic winter, when temperatures drop to minus 60 degrees Celsius, a male emperor penguin stands still for up to 65 days with a single egg balanced on his feet, tucked under a fold of belly skin. He does not eat. He does…

The Guardian - UK

MoD cancels army training in Kenya over powers to prosecute British soldiers

September exercise called off after Kenya raises concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offences

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