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Topic: Pollution

Lake Victoria's choking crisis: How pollution is turning Winam Gulf into a stinking hazard

By Rodgers Otiso   2026-07-12 18:59:33

Pollution, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff and climate change are driving eutrophication in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf, threatening ecosystems.

Experts sound alarm over rising pollution in crucial Athi River

By Amos Kiarie   2026-06-28 20:34:15

Environmentalists are raising concerns over escalating pollution and environmental degradation in Athi River.

Supreme Court orders pollution case against Base Titanium to proceed

By Joackim Bwana   2026-05-24 12:00:38

The Supreme Court has ordered that the environmental pollution case against Base Titanium should proceed before the Environment and Lands Court for determination.

First Lady Rachel Ruto calls for adoption of clean cooking to curb pollution

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-04-29 16:27:59

First Lady Rachel Ruto has supported the renewed push to expand access to clean cooking across Africa, terming it key in protecting women and children from household air pollution.

Kenya launches real-time digital system to curb industrial pollution

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2026-04-04 15:09:30

In a bid to control air pollution in the country, Kenya launches digital tracking system to monitor and transmit real time data to NEMA.

Environmental activist distributes diaper storage bags to curb pollution

By Marion Kithi   2026-02-18 13:05:24

An environmental activist has launched an initiative to distribute special diaper storage bags to Kilifi residents to curb pollution caused by the improper disposal of used diapers.