THE CLIMATE COURTROOM
Climate action is no longer unfolding quietly in conference halls, policy papers or international agreements. It is happening in a far more decisive space, the courtroom. What was once framed
April 8, 2026
Climate action is no longer unfolding quietly in conference halls, policy papers or international agreements. It is happening in a far more decisive space, the courtroom. What was once framed
Tiny Creatures, Big Crime highlights an emerging form of wildlife trafficking that is often overlooked. When people think about wildlife trafficking, images of ivory tusks, rhino horns, or exotic birds
At sunrise along the banks of the Tana River, farmers walk quietly toward the water with jerrycans. A few hundred kilometres away, Nairobi River flows through crowded neighborhoods where children
Women in Environmental Conservation Kenya highlights inspiring leaders advancing wildlife conservation, environmental law, climate action, and sustainable development.
Each rainy season in Kenya often brings similar scenes; flooded streets, heavy traffic, damaged infrastructure and communities displaced by rising waters. In cities such as Nairobi, heavy rainfall frequently overwhelms
Ngong Road Forest Case: The Environment and Land Court in the case of The Law Society of Kenya v Karura Golf Range Limited & 7 others [2026] KEELC 1086 (KLR)
KOKO Networks demonstrates how carbon credits, political risk insurance, and environmental regulation shape clean cooking investments in Kenya. This case study explores carbon markets, ESG, regulatory compliance, and the legal risks affecting sustainable infrastructure projects.
Introduction On 27th November 2025, the High Court of Kenya at Machakos presided over by Justice Rhoda Rutto decriminalized the old-age practice of selling, sharing and exchanging of unregistered, uncertified
Introduction For almost 5 years, the Kimana wildlife corridor has been at the heart of a protracted legal suit. However, on 30th January 2026 a five-judge bench at the Supreme
2025 had a number of key environmental litigation matters across the country. Notably, courts have increasingly been asked to balance economic development with environmental protection while government entities and private
Explore the most significant Kenya environmental law decisions of 2025, including landmark rulings on wildlife corridors, climate accountability, NEMA compliance, wetlands, and sustainable land use.
The Kenya Land (Amendment) Act, 2025 was assented to by the President on 15th October 2025, and its commencement date set for 4th November 2025. The recent amendments to Kenya’s