Big3Africa.org - Climate | Conservation

White Rhinos Return to Kidepo After 40-Year Absence

Neville Ng'ambwa April 10, 2026

Uganda celebrates a historic conservation victory as white rhinos return to Kidepo Valley National Park after a 43-year absence, marking a new era for the nation's "Big Five" wildlife heritage.

Conservation

Study finds livestock pushing lions away from shared rangeland in Kenya

Correspondent April 10, 2026

A new study by the Mara Predator Conservation Program reveals that lions in Kenya are avoiding not only active livestock grazing areas but also zones previously used by cattle. The findings challenge existing rangeland management practices and raise critical questions about how wildlife and pastoralism can sustainably coexist across community conservancies.

Tech & Energy

Africa Missing Out on Clean Energy Boom

Peter Ngare April 10, 2026

As the world hits record renewable energy growth, Africa remains on the margins—held back not by lack of resources, but by financing barriers, weak grids, and policy gaps that risk widening global inequality.

Climate Change

Climate Exodus Kenya’s Displaced

Neville Ng'ambwa April 9, 2026

In northern Kenya, a climate crisis is unfolding. Drought and floods are pushing Somali and Ethiopian refugees to the brink, forcing a desperate exodus and exposing deep vulnerabilities.

Climate Change

Africa’s Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average

Neville Ng'ambwa April 8, 2026

Sea levels across Africa are rising at an accelerating pace, outstripping global trends and placing over 100 million people in vulnerable coastal zones by 2030. New 2026 data highlights growing risks to cities, ecosystems, and economies.

Green Finance

KCB Secures KSh12.5B Green Climate Fund Deal to Boost Green Financing in Kenya

Dan Kaburu April 7, 2026

KCB Bank Kenya has secured KSh12.5 billion in climate financing from the Green Climate Fund to support small businesses and farmers in adopting clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient technologies—marking a major step in expanding Kenya’s green economy.

Climate Change

Extreme Heat Declared Major Public Health Threat as Cities Act

Pauline Ongaji April 7, 2026

Extreme heat is now officially recognised as a major public health threat, joining risks like air pollution and poor diets. As global temperatures rise, cities—especially in Africa—are stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable populations from growing heat-related illnesses and deaths.

Conservation

Kenya to Receive Rare Mountain Bongos from Europe in Conservation Boost

Correspondent April 7, 2026

Kenya is set to receive four male mountain bongos from European zoos in a landmark conservation effort led by Chester Zoo, KWS, and global partners. The move aims to revive one of Africa’s most endangered antelope species, whose wild population has dropped to just 66 individuals, through strategic breeding, rewilding, and AI-powered monitoring.

Tech & Energy

Makueni County Signs MoU to Advance Clean Cooking in Public Institutions

Pauline Ongaji April 2, 2026

Makueni County has partnered with CLASP to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in public institutions, targeting over 4,500 beneficiaries across 63 vocational training centres. The agreement, signed at the Kenyan International Investment Conference, signals growing momentum to unlock a Sh72 billion clean cooking investment opportunity in Kenya’s institutional sector.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Off Track on Clean Cooking Goal as 37 Million Rely on Polluting Fuels

Peter Ngare April 2, 2026

Kenya is unlikely to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030, with nearly 37 million people still dependent on firewood and charcoal. A new report highlights slow progress, rising health risks, and widening inequality between urban and rural households.