Green Podium

There is need to conserve and protect our natural resources so as to be able to tackle issues of climate change and global warming. The government through the ministry of environment is working towards attaining the ten per cent tree cover as recommended by the international standards which will act as carbon sinks. I  December 2013, President Uhuru Kenyatta launched a programme dubbed ‘greening schools campaign’ through the ministry of education which aims at promoting tree planting in schools and among the young generation. The Kenya forest service has also been active with various tree planting initiatives which aim at meeting this target. Trees are an integral part in the fight against climate change due to their role as carbon sinks by absorbing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere hence combating global warming. Working with NEMA, the ministry has formulated key policy documents and plans which will tackle issues related to climate change. These will track emission of g...

The statistics on the few remaining lions in Kenya and the rate at which they are dying together with the threats facing lions got me shocked. I have a feeling that if something is not done urgently then the future generations will be denied a chance to have an encounter with these and also to benefit from the resources just as we are benefitting from them at the moment. So it is upon us, as the present generation to make all possible efforts to make sure that the lions are well conserved and to help increase their population. It is said that a lion is worth more than USD 1 million a year therefore it is clear to many how much the country stands to lose in terms of tourism earnings. Lions are among the ’big five’ which have attracted tourists to our country. Tourism is a major foreign exchange earner to Kenya. If lions in Kenya become instinct then the number of tourists visiting the country will drop as they will opt for other destinations and this will present a big loss to th...

Let's come out and call for justice for wildlife this Saturday the 7th of October 2017, as we march from the National Museums of Kenya to the Kenya Wildlife Services headquaters in Nairobi from 8am to 3pm in solidarity with the Global March for Elephants, Rhinos and Lions movement. The march's objective will be to speak out against illegal practices such as poaching and also highlighting conservation issues which include human-wildlife conflicts, urbanisation and climate change among others. These are among threats that have made these animals to face the threat of being endangered that could lead them to extinction. The call for an end to all forms of trade in wildlife trophies such as elephant ivory, rhino horn and lion teeth and bones will also be reiterated by the participants. On the frontline of this event will be  Wildlife Direct . Lets make our voice be heard by joining this great cause. Conversation is going on on social media is using #Justice4Wildlife and #GM...