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Tuesday, January 6
Environment
Over 95% of the nation’s vital wetlands have vanished, prompting an environmental advocate to issue a stark warning about the long-term dangers. David Wakogy, CEO of Friends of Ondiri Wetland, highlights population pressure and land grabbing as primary causes. His organization leads conservation efforts, including reclaiming land and organizing public awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
Mount Kenya University has awarded a scholarship to environmentalist Truphena Muthoni through its foundation. The initiative recognizes her dedication to conservation, including her record-breaking tree-hugging achievement. The university emphasizes the role of education in empowering youth to transform communities and promote sustainability. This support aligns with the foundation’s decade-long history of aiding students through rigorous vetting processes.
The community living near Kinale Forest in Lari constituency, Kiambu County, has vowed to support President William Ruto’s initiative of…
President William Ruto appoints Truphena Muthoni as a tree planting ambassador and awards her the HSC Medal after she hugged a tree for 72 hours to raise climate awareness.