The cedar tree is truly the king of the environment. These majestic trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, as they can live for hundreds of years, providing shelter, clean air, and stability to the ecosystem. Their resilience and longevity make them a priceless treasure in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. By Alexander Kisioi Environmental Activist / Freelance Journalist
Empowering Communities on Environmental and Biodiversity Conservation in Loita Forest- Narok County. May 25, 2026 Under the newly launched "Together for People and Planet (ToPP)" project, implemented by the Economic and Social Rights Centre -Hakijamii with support from Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) through WWF-Kenya, an intensive media initiative was held in Narok County from 19th - 21st May 2026 to build the capacity of journalists, content creators, and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) on evidence-based reporting on biodiversity, climate change, and environmental governance, aiming to strengthen participants’ skills in accurate environmental journalism and improve understanding of community-led conservation efforts. The stakeholders emphasized the critical need for technical capacity-building among the press. While environmental reporting in Kenya has grown, it has historically remained uneven and decoupled from tec...
The Herbal Plants Called Gosìsìtoʻ and Nùgìat Among the Ogiek and other Indigenous communities, plants such as Gosìsìtoʻ and Nùgìat have long been treasured as powerful herbal remedies. Traditionally, before use, the herbs are mixed with meat often the head of a sheep. The meat is boiled together with the plants, and the resulting soup is later consumed. This soup, enriched with the herbal essence, is believed to cleanse the body and treat many illnesses. This knowledge is sacred to Indigenous peoples and has been passed down through generations. It is one of the reasons our forefathers lived long, healthy lives. Even today, the Ogiek people continue this practice. When boiling or cooking meat, they often include Gosìsìtoʻ or Nùgìat, carrying forward the wisdom of their forefathers. By Alexander Kisioi, Environmental Activist and Freelance Journalist