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Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya

STORY: Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1.various of the Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director of Africa Wildlife Foundation 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COSMAS MAKEWA, Station master of Mombasa Terminus 4.various of the Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) STORYLINE: The Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) launched six years ago has been lauded for its harmony with wildlife conservation. The 480-km railway travels through Kenya's largest wildlife reserve, the Tsavo National Park. In order to accommodate the living habits of Kenya's iconic wildlife species, such as elephants, giraffes, and other large animals, the railway has set up several animal passages along the length of the railroad and increased the height of the bridges in order to facilitate the passa

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The Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) launched six years ago has been lauded for its harmony with wildlife conservation. The 480-km railway travels through Kenya's largest wildlife reserve, the Tsavo National Park. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Climate change and drought kill over 170 elephants in Kenya's Tsavo National Park

STORY: Climate change and drought kill over 170 elephants in Kenya's Tsavo National Park DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenya's Tsavo National Park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director Kenya, African Wildlife Foundation 3. various of elephants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director Kenya, African Wildlife Foundation 5. various of wildlife STORYLINE: A wildlife conservationist has said climate change impacts, including the prolonged drought in Kenya, are killing the country's elephants. Nancy Githaiga, an expert with African Wildlife Foundation, said Tsavo National Park, Kenya's largest wildlife sanctuary, has lost over 170 elephants in the past year due to climate change. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director Kenya, African Wildlife Foundation "As wildlife stakeholders, one of the biggest challenges we are now facing is the climate change. Now what has hit us most, especia

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KENYA-NATONAL PARKS-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 28, 2022 shows an elephant at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12. It is an annual event to raise people's awareness on elephant conservation. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NATONAL PARKS-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 28, 2022 shows an elephant at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12. It is an annual event to raise people's awareness on elephant conservation. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NATONAL PARKS-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 29, 2022 shows elephants at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12. It is an annual event to raise people's awareness on elephant conservation. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NATONAL PARKS-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 28, 2022 shows an elephant at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12. It is an annual event to raise people's awareness on elephant conservation. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NATONAL PARKS-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 28, 2022 shows an elephant at Tsavo National Park in Kenya. World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12. It is an annual event to raise people's awareness on elephant conservation. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos

STORY: Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenyavarious of Tsavo National ParkSOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director for Kenya at African Wildlife Foundationvarious of Mombasa-Nairobi SGRSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED MACHICHA, Founder of Bidii Creek Conservancyvarious of the mangrove forests STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya "The Kenya coast is a world-renowned tourist destination. It is a unique destination that boasts of the largest park in the region that is Tsavo National Park and world-class beaches at the same time. It is for this reason that careful measures were taken during the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to protect the environment." The Mombasa-Nairobi SGR connects Mombasa, the largest port in East Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. It's Ken

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track bypassing the mangroves in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 27, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line t

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 27, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line to prevent animals from p

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track bypassing the mangroves in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 27, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line t

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track bypassing the mangroves in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 27, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line t

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A zebra passes through the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway animal passage near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, on Feb. 22, 2017. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the li

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A passenger train runs on the Tsavo River Super Major Bridge near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, on July 28, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line to

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Several buffaloes pass through the animal passages of the Nairobi National Park Super Major Bridge equipped with noise deflectors in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 19, 2021. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 20, 2022 shows the Nairobi National Park Super Major Bridge equipped with noise deflectors in Nairobi, Kenya. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 28, 2022 shows two baboons near a fence next to the Mombasa-Nairobi railway track in Nairobi, Kenya. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zebras are seen next to a fence as a freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track in Kenya, on July 28, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Several buffaloes are seen under the Nairobi National Park Super Major Bridge equipped with noise deflectors in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 19, 2021. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up o

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-ECOLOGY-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220802) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A zebra is seen next to a fence as a freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track in Kenya, on July 28, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passes through nature reserves such as the Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway such as bypassing the mangroves, which help keep the mangroves flourishing in the last five years. Besides, a total of 14 large wildlife passages and 79 bridges have been set up along the entire railway in consideration of the living habits and migration paths of wild animals. Large animal passages with the height of over 6.5 meters were constructed beneath the track for large animals such as elephants and giraffes to get through. Fences are set up on both sides of the line

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Wildlife professionals in Kenya call for protection of animals and environment

STORY: Wildlife professionals in Kenya call for protection of animals and environment DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild animals in Tsavo National Park 2. various of a family of elephants 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KENNETH KIMITEI, Landscape ecologist, Tsavo Mkomazi 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CAROL MWEBIA, Deputy senior warden, Lake Nakuru National Park STORYLINE: As the World Environment Day is approaching, wildlife professionals in Kenya are calling for awareness in protecting the country's large numbers of wild animals and their habitats. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KENNETH KIMITEI, Landscape ecologist, Tsavo Mkomazi "The first theme is 'stop the killings,' putting interventions to make sure that there is security for wildlife, especially by engaging the wildlife authorities. So we support the wildlife authorities to engage in anti-poaching operations. But also we have brought in other solutions like the electric fencing for the sanctu