Big3Africa.org - Climate | Conservation

Chameleons, Tortoises Dominate Kenya’s Expanding Exotic Animal Exports

Peter Ngare May 25, 2026

Kenya exported more than 870,000 live wild animals between 2013 and 2023, with reptiles accounting for over 80 percent of the trade, according to a new study warning of growing threats to biodiversity, traceability, and conservation oversight.

Conservation

Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Pauline Ongaji May 25, 2026

Maasai women in Laikipia are transforming their lives and landscapes through beekeeping, creating economic resilience and restoring ecosystems amidst climate change challenges. This initiative offers a sustainable path for pastoralist communities.

Tech & Energy

Ruto Sends Contradictory Signals on Electric Vehicle Policy

Peter Ngare May 23, 2026

Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) policy is facing a significant contradiction as President William Ruto's directive for duty-free EV imports clashes with proposed 16% VAT on EVs in the Finance Bill 2026.

Conservation

Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Neville Ng'ambwa May 23, 2026

African nations are strategically integrating biodiversity conservation with renewable energy development, moving beyond mere environmental compliance to build financially self-sustaining projects. This structural shift, exemplified by Kenya's surging investments, prioritizes ecological health and localized green manufacturing.

Conservation

Makueni Leads Local Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa May 22, 2026

Makueni County is at the forefront of climate resilience, implementing innovative water, agriculture, and conservation projects through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.

Climate Change

UN Backs Historic Climate Accountability

Neville Ng'ambwa May 22, 2026

The UN General Assembly has formally recognized climate protection as a legal obligation, paving the way for potential legal liability and reparations for states failing to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Tech & Energy

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Peter Ngare May 21, 2026

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. The tax shift signals a policy contradiction that could stall investor confidence in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector.

Conservation

New report urges governments to prioritise clean air in fight against NCDs

Pauline Ongaji May 21, 2026

A new global report is urging governments to prioritise clean air policies as part of the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that air pollution contributes to nearly eight million deaths annually worldwide. In Kenya, rising cases of asthma, stroke and respiratory illnesses are increasingly linked to traffic emissions, industrial pollution and dirty cooking fuels.

Tech & Energy

Green Hydrogen Power Fuels Africa Industrial Growth

Neville Ng'ambwa May 21, 2026

Kenya and Germany co-host the 4th Green Hydrogen Symposium, positioning hydrogen power as a foundational platform for Africa's green industrialization and regional growth.

Conservation

Kenya Forest Service Launches Bee Conservation Partnership

Dan Kaburu May 20, 2026

The Kenya Forest Service and the National Bee Institute have partnered to train officers in beekeeping, aiming to protect pollinators, empower communities, and address Kenya's critical honey deficit.