Baraka has taken his message a step further by writing a book titled Go Green with Baraka, which he hopes will inspire his peers to embrace environmental conservation.

The exercise was conducted under the theme “Panda Miti, Boresha Maisha”, which calls on Kenyans to plant trees and improve their surroundings.

UGM also criticised Ruto over his international climate engagements, claiming the President had spent more than Sh1.45 billion on foreign climate-related trips since taking office.

Kalua, who also launched his new book, Come Back and Check, said accountability was critical in determining the success of tree-planting initiatives.

Text and Photography By Monica Nashon Nyanturago Wetland in Kisii County, once a vast and thriving water catchment ecosystem, is now at the centre of growing environmental concerns, land conflicts, and questions over the effectiveness of government-led restoration programmes. Recent environmental reports and testimonies from local residents paint the picture of a fragile wetland slowly […]

By Monica Nashon Communities, youth groups, environmental organisations and government officials gathered in Makongeni, Kwale County, to mark World Wetlands Day by planting mangroves to restore coastal ecosystems and support livelihoods. The event saw the planting of 1,800 mangrove seedlings along degraded sections of the coastline, bringing together residents, conservation groups and government agencies in […]

By Nyang’au Araka In many Kenyan homes, the name Prof. Wangari Maathai still carries deep meaning—of trees planted, streams restored, and communities standing up for their land. Today, that legacy is shaping a new generation of climate champions beyond Kenya’s borders, in Tanzania. A new cohort of the Wangari Maathai Fellowship (WMF) 2026 has been […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Elijah Mbaire and Agnes Mumbua Ndolo were crowned men’s and women’s champions at the fourth edition of the Betika Lukenya 10 Million Trees Marathon held on Saturday, in Kambu Town. Mbaire delivered a thrilling performance in the men’s full marathon, clocking 2:16:44 to edge out Charles Munyua Njoki by a single […]

By KPC Reporter Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anne Wang’ombe led a tree planting activity in Kisii where she emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. Wang’ombe said residents have a role to play in planting and protecting trees as Kenya seeks to mitigate possible debilitating effects of environmental degradation. “We have not only […]