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De Heus Kenya to Open KSh 3 Billion Animal Feed Factory in Athi River

Correspondent February 6, 2026

De Heus Kenya will officially open a KSh 3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed factory in Athi River on 18 February 2026, strengthening local feed supply, creating jobs, and supporting Kenya’s food security and livestock productivity agenda.

Tech & Energy

REREC Boosts Rural Solar Training in Kenya

Big3Africa Desk February 6, 2026

Kenya’s Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is scaling up regional training centers to fast-track solar adoption and slash biomass dependency in rural counties like Kitui.

Climate Change

Kenya’s 2026 Long Rains Forecast Mixed Fortunes

Neville Ng'ambwa February 5, 2026

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) issues the MAM 2026 long-rains forecast, warning of uneven rainfall distribution, rising temperatures, and a dry outlook for the Coast.

Opinions

Kenya Ecopreneur Saves 36M Driving the Green Revolution

Neville Ng'ambwa February 4, 2026

Ecopreneur Dr. Kalua Green saved KSh 36.7 million through e-mobility, an example of advocacy supported by Kenya's new National E-Mobility Policy and green number plates driving a nationwide mindset shift toward a sustainable, efficient future.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Introduces Green Number Plates as It Launches National E-Mobility Policy

Big3Africa Desk February 3, 2026

Kenya has introduced green number plates for all electric vehicles following the launch of its National E-Mobility Policy. The move aims to promote zero-emission transport, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels in the transport sector.

Conservation

Circular Economy Accelerator Opens New Path for Kenyan SMEs

Wanja Mwaniki February 3, 2026

Kenyan SMEs are being invited to turn waste into opportunity through the KEPRO Circular Economy Accelerator Program 2026, offering strategic support, digital tools, and affordable financing to drive sustainable growth.

Climate Change

Doomsday Clock Inches Closer to Midnight as Climate Crisis Deepens

Correspondent February 3, 2026

The Doomsday Clock has moved to 85 seconds to midnight, its closest point ever, as scientists warn that accelerating climate change, nuclear risks, and emerging technologies are pushing humanity toward unprecedented global danger.

Conservation

Amboseli Avocado Farm Loses Supreme Court Battle

Dan Kaburu February 2, 2026

KiliAvo Fresh Ltd loses its fifth court case challenging avocado farming in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem, upholding land-use plans crucial for wildlife and local communities.

Climate Change Opinions

Carbon Credits Are Reshaping Land Rights in Kenya, Critics Warn

Neville Ng'ambwa February 2, 2026

Kenya’s carbon market ambitions are under growing scrutiny as land rights groups warn that carbon projects risk becoming a new form of green extraction. Critics say communities are sidelined, consent is weak, and benefits remain unequal.

Feature

Koko Networks Collapse A Warning for Africa Green Future

Neville Ng'ambwa February 1, 2026

Koko Networks, once a beacon of clean energy in Kenya, has abruptly shut down, leaving 700 jobless and millions without access to clean cooking fuel. This collapse, rooted in a carbon credits dispute with the Kenyan government, sends a stark warning about the stability of climate finance and the future of green initiatives across Africa.