Kenya is set to host a historic 24-hour mangrove restoration drive in Mombasa, Kenya, from April 30 to May 1, 2026, aiming to restore degraded coastal ecosystems.

• The ambitious target is to plant 40,000 mangrove propagules in a single day.
• The event will be led by Guinness World Record holder Antoine Moses and involves multiple government agencies and conservation organizations, including the State Department for Forestry and the EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation.
• This initiative is part of Kenya's 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme and is highlighted as a defining global environmental moment.

Guinness World Record holder Antoine Moses will attempt to plant 40,000 mangrove seedlings in Mombasa, Kenya, in a 24-hour restoration effort.

• Attempting to plant 40,000 mangrove seedlings in 24 hours.
• Led by Guinness World Record holder Antoine Moses, with support from the State Department of Forestry, Ministry of Environment, and the County Government of Mombasa.
• The event is scheduled for April 30 to May 1, 2026, at the Mirarani site, Tudor Creek, aiming to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems and support Kenya's climate action goals.

In a significant effort to prevent extinction, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully repatriated four rare male mountain bongos from the Czech Republic.

• The arrival of these four males is crucial for strengthening the gene pool of this critically endangered species, with a goal of reaching at least 750 mountain bongos by 2050.
• Key figures involved in the reception included Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Environment CS Rebecca Miano.
• These bongos, descendants of animals taken to Europe in the 1970s, were cared for at a zoo in the Czech Republic for over 11 years as part of a coordinated breeding program before returning to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.

Kenya is solidifying its position as Africa's largest avocado producer, with projections indicating significant growth in both production and exports. This expansion highlights the potential for greater agricultural diversification.

• Avocado production is expected to rise by 4.8% to 727,000 tonnes this year.
• The Kenyan government is encouraging this shift through incentives and enhanced quality controls.
• Exports are forecast to jump by 7.4%, driven by increasing global demand and new markets, with Europe and the Middle East as primary destinations.