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Environment
Kenya's Wildlife Census 2026: Elephant Population Rises to 36,000
Kenya's 2026 National Wildlife Census confirms the elephant population has grown to 36,000, a 12% increase since 2021 driven by anti-poaching success and community conservancies.
Tana River Flooding Displaces 40,000 Residents as Climate Variability Worsens
Catastrophic Tana River flooding has displaced 40,000 residents across Tana River and Garissa counties, exposing Kenya's widening climate adaptation gap.
Kenya's Carbon Credit Market Attracts $400 Million in Investment
Kenya's voluntary carbon market has drawn $400 million in foreign investment in the first half of 2026, cementing the country's position as Africa's carbon trading hub.
Lake Nakuru Flamingos Return in Record Numbers After Water Quality Improves
Over 1.2 million lesser flamingos have returned to Lake Nakuru, the highest count in 15 years, following a three-year water quality rehabilitation programme.
Kenya Bans Single-Use Plastics at All National Parks and Beaches
Kenya extends its landmark plastic ban to all national parks and beaches, with KWS rangers empowered to issue on-the-spot fines of up to Ksh 5,000.
Kenya's Mau Forest Gains 50,000 Hectares as Reforestation Drive Accelerates
Kenya's revised Green Building Code now requires solar installations on all new commercial buildings, in a landmark push to cut national energy costs and carbon emissions.
Kenya Strengthens UNDP Partnership to Advance Climate Action and Biodiversity Goals
Kenya has broadened its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme to accelerate climate resilience and biodiversity conservation. Principal Secretary Festus Ngeno met with UNDP Kenya's Resident Representative Jean-Luc Stalon to chart a path forward, covering ongoing environmental projects, data collection drives, and a packed calendar of international conservation events.
EU pledges Sh50 billion for African ports, fisheries and ocean conservation
The European Union made a landmark Sh50 billion pledge for African ports, fisheries and ocean conservation at the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa on June 17, 2026, with senior Kenyan officials including Deputy President Kindiki Kithure and Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho attending the high-level gathering.
Paula Kahumbu: Nairobi-Born Conservationist Honoured at National Geographic Museum in Washington DC
Nairobi-born conservationist Dr. Paula Kahumbu has been honoured at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington DC, with her photograph now displayed on the museum's entrance doors. The recognition crowns thirty years of wildlife conservation work that has taken her from Kenya's Shimba Hills to the world stage.