The Farmer’s Daughter Using Solar and AI to Keep Harvests Alive
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The Farmer’s Daughter Using Solar and AI to Keep Harvests Alive

A Ugandan farmer’s daughter is turning the problem of post-harvest losses into a technology-driven opportunity. Through Solafam Uganda, Shifra Ainomugisha combines solar-powered cold storage, solar irrigation and AI-powered farm advice to help farmers preserve produce, improve productivity and adapt to climate challenges. Her work earned her the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year award.
Solar, Recycling And E-Mobility Projected To Drive Africa’s Next Jobs Boom
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Solar, Recycling And E-Mobility Projected To Drive Africa’s Next Jobs Boom

Africa’s transition to cleaner energy, transport and production could generate up to 7.9 million green jobs by 2030 and 84.5 million by 2050, according to a new FSD Africa study. But without greater investment, skills training and worker protections, much of this employment could remain informal, limiting the benefits for Africa’s rapidly growing youth population
Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security
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Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security

Africa is bracing for worsening food-security pressures as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of drought in Southern Africa and heavier-than-normal rainfall in East Africa. With more than 306 million Africans undernourished in 2024, experts are urging governments and farmers to strengthen water harvesting, soil conservation, flood protection and climate-resilient farming before the October–December rains.
Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth
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Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth

Africa added just 11.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for only 1.6% of the 692 GW added globally, despite the continent's vast solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower potential. High financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure continue to hold back Africa's clean energy transition.
Kenya Unveils New Carbon Market Rules
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Kenya Unveils New Carbon Market Rules

Kenya has unveiled the National Carbon Registry Rule Book, creating a national framework for approving, tracking and authorising carbon projects and international credit transfers. The rules introduce a 10-million-tonne carbon budget before 2030, a three-stage approval process and a central registry designed to improve transparency, prevent double counting and strengthen community benefit-sharing.
Nearly 80% of Vegetables in Kenya Contain Pesticide Residues, Study Finds
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Nearly 80% of Vegetables in Kenya Contain Pesticide Residues, Study Finds

A new food safety study has found pesticide residues in 78% of vegetables sampled from Kenyan markets, with nearly one-third exceeding European Union safety limits. Researchers say simple household practices such as soaking vegetables in salty water, washing thoroughly and cooking can reduce pesticide residues by an average of 72%, while calling for stronger regulation and enforcement across the food system.
Rising Lakes Put Kenya on Alert as El Niño Threat Grows
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Rising Lakes Put Kenya on Alert as El Niño Threat Grows

Kenyan scientists are warning communities around Lake Victoria and the Rift Valley lakes to prepare for possible flooding as a strengthening El Niño and a potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) threaten above-normal rainfall later this year. With lake levels already elevated after years of heavy rains, experts say early action could help protect lives, infrastructure and livelihoods.
Strong El Niño Set to Intensify in August – October Period
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Strong El Niño Set to Intensify in August – October Period

A strengthening El Niño is expected to dominate global weather patterns through August to October, bringing above-normal temperatures and increasing the risk of floods in East Africa and drought in Southern Africa. The World Meteorological Organization is urging governments to strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness as climate change amplifies the impacts of the naturally occurring phenomenon.