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Kenya Among Beneficiaries of KSh407 Million UK Ocean Fund to Protect Seas and Coastal Livelihoods

Pauline Ongaji June 17, 2026

Kenya is among the countries set to benefit from a KSh407 million investment through the UK's Blue Planet Fund, supporting innovative ocean finance, fisheries insurance, blue carbon projects, and climate resilience initiatives aimed at strengthening coastal livelihoods and protecting marine ecosystems.

El Niño Watch

El Niño: Scientists Warn of Major Crop Disruptions Across Africa

Peter Ngare June 17, 2026

Scientists warn that shifting rainfall patterns, droughts, floods, and rising temperatures may severely impact agricultural productivity, food prices, and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for preparedness and climate-resilient farming strategies.

Conservation

East African Cities Rethink Waste with Visible Ecosystems

Neville Ng'ambwa June 17, 2026

From Nairobi’s polluted rivers to overflowing landfills in Kampala and Dar es Salaam, experts are calling for innovative solutions that combine visible ecosystems, smart technology, and community-led circular economy models to create cleaner, healthier, and more resilient urban environments.

Feature

A filmmaker shifting our views on trash

Correspondent June 17, 2026

A new documentary by Kenyan filmmaker Sally Ngoiri is challenging audiences to rethink waste, consumption, and environmental responsibility. Through Afterlife of Waste, Ngoiri explores how discarded materials reveal deeper issues of inequality, climate change, and social justice, while highlighting the power of storytelling to inspire action and change.

Conservation

Green Belt Movement, Just Act Sue Government Over Forest Law Amendment

Correspondent June 16, 2026

Environmental groups have taken the government to court over recent amendments to Kenya's forest law, warning that the changes could weaken protections for public forests and accelerate habitat fragmentation. The case could have far-reaching implications for conservation, climate resilience, and future infrastructure projects in protected forest ecosystems.

Conservation

Meru Airstrip Row Deepens Over Threat to Wildlife Corridor and Biodiversity Hotspot

Dan Kaburu June 16, 2026

Conservationists are calling for the suspension of a proposed airstrip in Meru's Upper Imenti Forest, warning it could disrupt elephant migration routes, threaten critical wildlife habitats, and undermine decades of conservation efforts in one of Kenya's most important biodiversity hotspots.

Climate Change Health

Climate Change, Pollution Fuel Africa’s Growing Allergy Crisis, Health Experts Warn

Pauline Ongaji June 16, 2026

Health experts are warning that climate change, worsening air pollution, and rapid urbanisation are fueling a rise in allergic diseases across Africa. As World Allergy Week 2026 approaches, specialists are calling for stronger allergy care, improved air quality, and climate-resilient health systems to protect vulnerable communities.

Food Systems

Ancient Maya Knowledge Helps Guatemalan Farmers Cut Agrochemical Use

Correspondent June 15, 2026

Farmers in Guatemala are reviving ancient Maya agricultural knowledge to create natural biopesticides from locally available plants, reducing dependence on costly agrochemicals. The approach is improving soil health, protecting biodiversity, and helping communities build more sustainable and resilient food systems.

Conservation

Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy Intergration

Neville Ng'ambwa June 15, 2026

Konza Technopolis has become the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to integrate a formally recognized wildlife conservancy into its urban development framework. The move protects critical biodiversity within the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem while demonstrating how technology, economic growth, and environmental conservation can coexist.

Climate Change

Kenya Stakes Sh124.8bn on Climate Action as Crisis Deepens

Big3Africa Desk June 12, 2026

Kenya has committed Sh124.8 billion to climate action in the 2026/27 budget, making environmental resilience a key national priority. The funding targets water infrastructure, forest restoration, carbon markets, climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and agricultural resilience.