Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn
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Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn

Seven of the nine planetary boundaries that help keep Earth stable have been breached, according to a new scientific assessment. Combined with worsening climate indicators, the findings warn of growing risks to food production, water security, biodiversity and human health, underscoring the urgent need to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.
Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy
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Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy

Farmers in Kigogo village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, are exploring indigenous seeds, soil restoration and renewable energy to build more resilient farming systems. A field day organised by the Kigogo Self-Help Women Group brought together 120 farmers, exhibitors and community leaders to showcase solutions including biochar-based soil amendments, biogas technology and community seed preservation aimed at improving productivity and managing rising farm input costs.
Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds
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Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

More than two-thirds of Africa’s population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, according to a new UN report released around World Food Day. Rising food prices and weaknesses across agricultural supply chains continue to limit access to nutritious meals, highlighting the urgent need to make healthy food more affordable and accessible.
Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future
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Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future

As World Food Day 2026 highlights the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” science, indigenous knowledge and agroforestry are emerging as vital tools for building resilient food systems in East Africa. From restoring degraded land to empowering women, engaging young innovators and strengthening farmer organisations, combining nature-based solutions with technology can improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods amid growing climate pressures.
Satellite Technology Offers New Approach to Tracking Kenya’s Tree Cover
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Satellite Technology Offers New Approach to Tracking Kenya’s Tree Cover

Kenya is exploring satellite imagery and machine learning to improve tree-cover monitoring as it pursues its target of planting 15 billion trees and achieving 30 per cent tree cover by 2032. A pilot project in Makueni County, implemented by the Kenya Forest Service with support from JICA, recorded tree cover at 14.72 per cent and forest cover at 6.83 per cent, highlighting the potential of technology to strengthen restoration planning and track progress
Ol Kalou Court Halts Logging in Aberdare Forest
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Ol Kalou Court Halts Logging in Aberdare Forest

A court in Ol Kalou has temporarily halted logging in Aberdare Forest following concerns over tree harvesting in a critical water catchment. The case highlights growing tensions between commercial timber production and the protection of forests, water sources and surrounding communities.