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Biology
Honeybees - 'warriors' protecting crops from elephants' destruction
A study published in the journal 'Conservation Science and Practice' found that keeping honeybees on fences around small farms in Kenya helped deter crop-destroying elep…
Biology
Detection of a dangerous West African mosquito capable of causing malaria
This mosquito species with the scientific name Anopheles Coluzzii contains a highly virulent virus, can live in extremely arid conditions and thrive in both rural and ur…
Environment
Cause of deadly rainy season in East Africa
According to reports, at least 155 people died in Tanzania and 13 in Kenya due to record rainfall, causing floods and landslides.
Animal world
Kenya strives to preserve rare Bongo antelope species
Recently, five Bongo antelopes have been released to a reserve in Kenya, marking an important milestone in the battle for the survival of this animal that currently has…
Scientific application
Solar refrigerators support Covid-19 vaccination program
In the spring of 2021, a young female engineer in Kenya designed a solar-powered refrigerator.
Environment
The strange forest located in the crater
Longonot is an extinct volcano in Kenya. Today, the crater floor is a dense, green forest.
Videos
Video: Crossing the river to find the 'promised land', the zebra lost half of its face because of the underwater god
At the Mara River in Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, every year there is a great event called the Great Migration of herbivores.
Animal world
Discover rare white giraffe in Kenya
The Kenya Wildlife Service has discovered a rare white-giraffe in a privately owned reserve in Garissa County.
Biology
Hundreds of millions of grasshoppers 'attack' Africa, destroying crops
The largest grasshoppers in 25 years raging in East Africa, are a major threat to food security, especially in communities that have suffered from drought, war and famin…
Biology
Kenya has a headache trying to deal with 'devil cactus'
The ability to take root from every part and layer of thorns makes Opuntia cacti a threat to people, cattle and wildlife.
Health
The world's first anti-HIV gel entered the testing phase
A special gel developed in Kenya can kill the AIDS virus that is entering an important testing phase.
Health
Overview of cholera swine in Africa
African swine cholera is thought to have appeared since 1907 and was first described in 1921 in Kenya.
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Africa faces the risk of breaking in half: Cracks long thousands of meters are evidence
A giant crack, lasting thousands of meters, suddenly appeared in southwestern Kenya.
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Minorities, living as primitive, hunted hippos and crocodiles to eat meat
This tribe lives in northern Kenya of Africa. This is an extremely hot area, when the regular temperature is 45-50 degrees Celsius.