Introduction: In October 2024, a ground breaking environmental research project was launched at Illpolei Secondary School in Laikipia County, Kenya. Supported by Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) and in collaboration with Youth Future Lab and Nareto Conservancy, this initiative engages 100 students, aged 12 to 18, in hands-on [...]
Mangroves are extraordinary trees that thrive where land meets sea, forming dense forests along tropical and subtropical coastlines. These salt-tolerant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations, allowing them to survive in brackish waters and withstand daily tidal fluctuations. Their distinctive prop roots, which arch above the water surface, provide stability in [...]
Introduction The Naturehub Collective is honored to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Fredrick Kioko Kilonzo, who has been awarded the prestigious Marion Paviour Award by the Hawk Conservancy Trust. This esteemed recognition is fueling critical vulture conservation efforts in Laikipia, Kenya, an area facing increasing threats to its raptor populations. [...]
Guardians of the Coast: The Kenya Coastal Conservation Initiative’s Journey Nestled along Kenya’s breathtaking coastline, Mombasa Marine Park and Reserve stands as a beacon of biodiversity. THE marine park was developed in order to prevent the stripping of coral and extraction of fish, and to support local hoteliers from losing [...]
Integrating Tradition and Conservation in Kajiado County In the heart of Kajiado County, the project “Embracing Maasai Culture to Safeguard Our Environment” is pioneering an innovative approach to conservation by blending indigenous knowledge with modern environmental practices. The Maasai are one of the most culturally distinctive tribes in Africa, easily [...]