Zeynab Wandati

1 week ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU |Zeynab Wandati

What you need to know:Climate PS warns that prospects or proponents of carbon projects will not have a chance to hoodwink oblivious villagers.  A gathering meant to finalise a 40-year land lease deal between Oldonyionyokie Group Ranch in Kajiado County and a company promising financial benefits in exchange for land conservation descended into chaos on Thursday as locals opposing the deal staged a vocal protest, chanting: “No carbon! No carbon!”. They waved sticks and twigs in defiance.

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Lydia Mwachiru |Zeynab Wandati

Ever noticed how the hum of bees can suddenly make you aware of a world you usually tune out? In Kenya, that familiar sound is fading into an eerie silence—and farmers are getting worried. Their avocados are getting smaller, coffee yields dropping, and watermelons are not quite as sweet. With over 40 per cent of bees vanishing in just 14 years and economic losses now hitting Sh14.34 billion yearly, this isn't just about missing honey. It's about missing meals.

1 month ago | nation.africa | Zeynab Wandati

Scientists are at each other's throats over one of Africa's most beloved landscapes, and the outcome could change life for both wildlife and the people who have called this area home for centuries. It all started when a study titled 'Rethinking livestock encroachment at a protected area boundary' dropped in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) last September. The paper quickly sparked outrage, with 20 scientists banding together to challenge its findings. The fuss?

1 month ago | zawya.com | Zeynab Wandati

The sun blazed overhead in the capital as Tanzanian meteorologists released their most comprehensive climate assessment yet. The verdict was clear and concerning: 2024 was Tanzania’s hottest year on record since monitoring began in 1970, with unprecedented rainfall extremes and destructive weather events that claimed lives and displaced communities across the East African country.“The State of the Climate report for Tanzania shows that 2024 was the hottest year on record for our country.

1 month ago | nation.africa | Zeynab Wandati

More than 500,000 cattle have been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in 36 counties since the start of a national vaccination campaign ordered by the President last month. The process will cover 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over a two-year period starting in January this year. This is according to the Directorate of Veterinary Services.