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Kenya Drives Green with New Law Mandating Solar E-Mobility

Neville Ng'ambwa May 19, 2026

Kenya is poised for a major transport overhaul with a new Draft Bill. It mandates solar-powered electric vehicles for all government and public service fleets.

Climate Change

Africa Takes a Giant Leap in Climate Resilience with New Satellite Facility

Neville Ng'ambwa May 19, 2026

The African Union, in partnership with the EU, has launched the African Meteorological Satellite Applications Facility (AMSAF) to revolutionize disaster management. By leveraging advanced satellite technology and real-time forecasting, AMSAF empowers African communities to proactively respond to extreme weather, ensuring food security and long-term climate resilience.

Climate Change

Climate Change is Damaging Human Relationships and Social Well-being, Study Warns

Peter Ngare May 18, 2026

Climate change is damaging human relationships, increasing loneliness, and disrupting communities globally, a new study reveals. This erosion of social health undermines collective action against environmental crises, highlighting the need for policies that strengthen community ties.

Climate Change

Global Climate Experts Warn East Africa to Prepare for Extreme El Niño Weather

Correspondent May 18, 2026

East Africa faces potential floods and landslides as a powerful El Niño looms. Scientists warn of severe weather disruptions, urging preparedness in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The region's vulnerability to Pacific and Indian Ocean warming could lead to intense rainfall.

Climate Change

How Climate Stress Is Fueling Kenya’s Diabetes Burden

Pauline Ongaji May 18, 2026

As climate stress, urban poverty, and rising food insecurity reshape life in Kenya’s cities, young people living with diabetes are facing a growing health crisis. For many aging out of donor-supported care programmes, the cost of insulin, limited public healthcare support, and unhealthy urban environments are turning diabetes management into a daily struggle tied not only to health, but also to environmental inequality and climate justice.

Feature

Parenting Type 1 Diabetes Amid Climate and Food Crises

Pauline Ongaji May 15, 2026

Parents raising children with Type 1 diabetes in Kenya are facing growing emotional and financial strain as climate change, food insecurity, and rising healthcare costs make disease management increasingly difficult.

Tech & Energy

Kenya’s New Energy Reality Amid Record Fuel Surge

Neville Ng'ambwa May 15, 2026

Kenya’s latest fuel price hike has pushed petrol and diesel costs to historic highs, accelerating calls for a faster transition to electric mobility and clean cooking as households and businesses struggle with rising living costs.

Tech & Energy

The Hidden Mental Toll of Firewood Collection

Neville Ng'ambwa May 15, 2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month highlights global wellness, African women face a silent crisis where hours spent searching for firewood are linked to a 50% increase in depression risks.

Tech & Energy

Students Turn Farm Waste into Award-Winning Vehicle Exhaust Filter

Big3Africa Desk May 14, 2026

Two Kenyan students from Kiambu County have won the Africa regional Earth Prize after developing HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from farm waste including maize cobs and coconut shells.

Opinions

Indigenous Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Climate Resilience

Dr. Millicent Kabara May 13, 2026

As climate disasters intensify, indigenous knowledge is emerging as a vital tool for climate resilience. Across Africa, communities are combining traditional ecological wisdom with modern science to strengthen adaptation, conserve ecosystems, and prepare for an uncertain climate future.