Kenya’s economy is highly dependent on the natural resource base, and thus is highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, resulting in increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts and flooding, threaten the sustainability of the country’s development. In order to safeguard sustainable development, the…
A summary of the findings of a study of land degradation assessment (LADA) with remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS), and its implications for sustainable land management (SLM) in Kenya is presented. The assessment was conducted over a 6-month period in July-December 2015. The need for the LADA is in line with the…
Kenya, like other countries in the region, is bearing the brunt of climate change impacts and the associated socio-economic losses. The situation is exacerbated by the high dependence on climate sensitive natural resources. In response to the challenges posed by Climate Change, Kenya has developed a National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS 2010), National Climate…
An Act of Parliament to amend the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999.
This Public Communications Strategy document has been developed by my Ministry with the major objective for the development and implementation of a communications strategy to ensure that our ministry spearheads a relentless awareness campaign in order to bridge the knowledge gap between the ministry and its many stakeholders as well as implementing its mandate. This…
An Act of The National Assembly to provide for the establishment, development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilisation of all forest resources for the socio-economic development of the country.
The coastal area of Kenya is endowed with a rich variety of natural resources that form the socio-economic base of the region. The resources therein support multiple forms of uses including tourism, agriculture, shipping, fisheries and forestry, which make significant contributions to the local and national economy. For example, about 60% of the contribution of…
Address at consultative forum on the important subject of Water resources. The Water Sector in this Country has undergone tremendous reforms preceding the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Devolution was the cornerstone of the reform agenda in the Sector. This will continue to be mainstreamed in pursuit of constitutional requirements. The Country’s development…
Environment and natural resources in Kenya are valuable national assets that must be sustainably managed for present and future generations. They offer a range of benefits and opportunities for local and national economic development, improved livelihoods and provision of environmental goods and services. Despite being the foundation on which sustainable development is anchored, there are…