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BY NJOKI KARANJA NAIROBI, June 25, 2026. Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has pledged to provide free legal representation to more than 200 protesters arrested during nationwide demonstrations commemorating the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests. Speaking outside Central Police Station after visiting the detainees on Thursday, Owino condemned the arrests, describing them as an infringement on the constitutional rights of young Kenyans who had taken to the streets to demand better governance, employment opportunities, and relief from the rising cost of living. The lawmaker said the protesters were also commemorating fellow demonstrators who lost their lives during the historic anti-government protests of June 2024. “There are over 200 suspects here, and these people are innocent. The only offence they have committed is going to the streets to fight for their rights and commemorate the comrades we lost in June 2024,” Owino told journalists. He...

BY NJOKI KARANJA NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2026. As Africa positions itself as the next global frontier for palm oil production, sustainability experts are urging governments and investors to ensure that economic growth does not come at the expense of forests, biodiversity, and local communities. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has warned that the continent's rapidly expanding palm oil sector must be guided by strict environmental and human rights standards as multinational investments continue to flow into Africa's vast agricultural landscapes. Speaking ahead of the RSPO Africa Supply Chain Forum 2026 in Nairobi, RSPO Africa Head of Operations, Elikplim Dziwomu Agbitor, said sustainable development of the industry depends on balancing the three pillars of "People, Planet and Prosperity." "Africa's palm oil expansion presents enormous economic opportunities, but growth must not be achieved through environmental destruction or the viol...

BY NJOKI KARANJA. MOMBASA, Kenya. Kenya's blue economy ambitions have received a major boost following the announcement of a large-scale marine restoration initiative that aims to transform hundreds of hectares of seabed into thriving coral reef ecosystems while creating sustainable jobs for coastal communities. Speaking during the Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, Christopher Fisher Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, unveiled plans to establish biogenic sea cave reefs along Kenya's coastline, beginning in Lamu County. The Fish Reef Project, a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in constructing man-made reef structures designed to stimulate marine life by creating habitats for corals, fish, lobsters and other marine species. Goldblatt said the project is expected to create several hundred direct, well-paying and permanent jobs, while supporting thousands more indirectly through fisheries, ecotourism, marine...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  MOMBASA, Kenya  Kenya's ambitions to become a global leader in the blue economy received a major boost at the close of the Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, with the announcement of a large-scale marine restoration project expected to create hundreds of jobs and transform coastal ecosystems from Lamu to Mombasa. Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Christopher Fisher Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, unveiled plans to establish biogenic sea cave reefs along Kenya's coastline, a pioneering initiative designed to restore marine biodiversity, support fisheries, and generate long-term economic opportunities for coastal communities. The Fish Reef Project, a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, develops man-made reef structures that create habitats for corals, fish, lobsters, and other marine species. Goldblatt said the project aligns closely with President William Ruto's vision of expanding Ken...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10, 2026. Scientists, researchers, policymakers, students, and development partners from around the world have gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Joint International Scientific Conference, a major forum focused on strengthening global cooperation in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The conference, jointly organized by the National Museums of Kenya and its international partners, aims to foster knowledge exchange, showcase scientific innovations, and build partnerships to address pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges. Speaking during the opening session, Professor Faiza Kiyoko emphasized the importance of bringing together experts from diverse disciplines and regions to share ideas and strengthen collaborative research efforts. "We are delighted to host the Second International Scientific Conference jointly organized by the National Museums of Kenya and our partne...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, June 5, 2026  Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on the government's proposed 2026/27 budget and Finance Bill 2026, accusing President William Ruto's administration of burdening Kenyans with excessive taxation while prioritizing what he termed as lavish spending at the expense of critical public services. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi on Friday, the former Deputy President described the budget estimates and the Finance Bill as a "twin evil" that would deepen economic hardship for ordinary citizens and businesses already grappling with the high cost of living. Gachagua particularly questioned the allocation of Ksh17 billion to the Presidency and State House, arguing that the expenditure was unjustifiable at a time when key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture face funding constraints. "Despite suffocating critical sectors, the governm...