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Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed

Big3Africa Desk February 16, 2026

Kenya has launched its first-ever 10-year National Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) to combat the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as the Mathenge weed. Covering 2 million hectares across 22 counties, this systematic blueprint aims to reclaim grazing lands, restore waterways, and transform the toxic weed from a threat to a sustainable resource for local communities.

Feature Green Finance

Kenya Unveils Carbon Registry, Opening Door to New Climate Investments

Peter Ngare February 16, 2026

Kenya launches the National Carbon Registry (KNCR), a digital ledger designed to track emissions and manage carbon credit projects. By verifying real-world emission reductions, the KNCR aims to unlock climate finance, create green jobs, and position Kenya as a regional leader in global carbon markets while addressing local community concerns.

Green Finance

Kenya’s Missing Climate Billions

Neville Ng'ambwa February 13, 2026

Kenya faces a climate finance crisis as an audit reveals billions from the IMF and GCF are untracked. This accountability gap threatens climate resilience and action, highlighting dormant institutions and a critical need for transparency.

Conservation

Sea Turtle Rescues Transform Conservation in Watamu Kenya

Correspondent February 13, 2026

In Watamu, 26-year-old Teresia Njeri is helping lead a new era of community-driven sea turtle conservation. Through rescue hotlines, rehabilitation efforts, and local education programs, fishermen and conservationists are working together to protect endangered marine life and strengthen Kenya’s Blue Economy.

Food Systems

Boosting East Africa Climate and Food Resilience

Neville Ng'ambwa February 11, 2026

Ethiopia and the African Development Bank secure $71.9M for climate resilience, impacting Kenya's cross-border communities through enhanced food security, infrastructure, and regional trade.

Conservation Tech & Energy

Nairobi Waste to Energy Transformation

Neville Ng'ambwa February 10, 2026

Nairobi is turning garbage into gold! 🇰🇪 Under the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja and CECM Maureen Njeri, the city is launching a major Waste-to-Energy project in Dandora projected to produce 70MW.

Food Systems

EAC Seed Bill Raises Alarm Over Indigenous Seeds and Farmer Rights

Peter Ngare February 9, 2026

A proposed East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill is triggering concern among farmers, environmentalists, and indigenous groups. Critics warn the legislation could sideline traditional seed systems, expand corporate control over agriculture, and threaten biodiversity and food security across the region.

Conservation

Africa’s Wildlife Renaissance A New Dawn

Neville Ng'ambwa February 9, 2026

Africa's wildlife is on the cusp of a major comeback. Despite a 76% decline over 50 years, 2026 marks the launch of ambitious restoration plans. From wetland-centric conservation to booming rhino populations and vital green corridors, a new era of hope is emerging for the continent's rich biodiversity.

Food Systems

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.