Kakamega Forest is a mid-altitude tropical rainforest, the easternmost outlier of the Congo Basin forests. Its West African affinities are unique in Kenya, and the forest contains many species found ...

Kakamega forest is facing extinction due to deforestation by neighbouring dwellers. Although the outer parts of the forest are intact, a walk inside reveals grand destruction. There are many ...

Kakamega Forest is a remnant around 200 square kilometers in size situated about 35 kilometers from Lake Victoria in one of the most densely populated rural areas of Kenya.

Young boys helping their parents weed a maize farm in Kakamega, Kenya. Frederick Dharshie Wissah . In 2003, Dharshie would join his uncle in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city.

Kakamega forest that is home to variety of species Thursday, May 16, 2013 — updated on December 24, 2020 - 5 min read. The strangler tree where many snakes hide. Photos/ Lillian OchienG.

Three individuals had left their homes at 9 am for Kakamega Forest to collect firewood, and that marked the last day 15-year-old Diana Muhenje was seen.

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto watering a tree at the Mama Forest Park in Kitale township, Trans Nzoia County on June 4,2023. First Lady Rachel Ruto has said her office will work closely with the ...

Kakamega forest, including reserves, encloses about 238 square kilometers, a little less than half of which currently remains as indigenous forest. It is a crucial natural resource, ...

Opinion - Two years ago, on a lovely morning, I found myself on top of the world, "watching Kakamega Forest wake up". To this day, few moments, real or imagined, can beat this pre-dawn outing ...

• The National Drought Management Authority chairman Raphael Nzomo said destroying the forest hurt effort towards achieving food security. • Nzomo said that droughts have become more frequent ...