Africa's biggest animals were poached in near record numbers in 2012, with surging demand for horn and ivory from Asia driving the slaughter of rhinos and elephants.

On the surface, it sounded like an outburst from a minister known to speak his mind.

Angry With A Critical Issue Like Equity Being Junked Abruptly

Scientists fear that Kenya's recent banning of the import of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may be a significant blow to progress on biotechnology research and development in the country.

Union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday said public health system in the country had “collapsed”, noting that even poorer countries like Bangladesh and Kenya have superior health i

The health system in India has “collapsed”, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh made this candid confession on Friday and lamented that even poorer countries like Bangladesh and Kenya ha

A United Nations initiative to provide sustainable energy for the 1.6 billion people without power may reach as many as 300 million in three years, said Kandeh Yumkella, who is leading the effort.

Kenya's government is to inaugurate a project that will encircle much of the country's highest peak with an electric fence to stop wild animals straying.