The Polluter Pays principle is a widely accepted environmental law principle that places liability for environmental harm on those responsible for it. At the same time, the global push towards
Introduction The ongoing discourse surrounding the proposed relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage within Nairobi National Park has largely been framed in emotive and advocacy-driven terms, which is understandable given
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
When people think about wildlife trafficking, images of ivory tusks, rhino horns or exotic birds often come to mind. Rarely do we imagine ants being at the center of an
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
Across Kenya and Africa, women have played a transformative role in environmental protection, wildlife conservation and climate action. Their leadership has reshaped how communities interact with nature, emphasizing ecological sustainability,
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
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) issued prohibitory orders restraining
The Case Study KOKO Networks built one of Africa’s most ambitious clean cooking infrastructure platforms across Kenya and Rwanda. In Kenya, it operated as an innovative residential energy service by
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
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