Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test
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Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test

Kenya’s indigenous seed systems face a defining legal and policy test as the government appeals a High Court ruling that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous seed. The outcome, alongside the ongoing review of the country’s seed law, could shape farmers’ control over seed, agricultural biodiversity and the resilience of local food systems.
Carbon Credits Must Deliver More Than Cash to Farmers
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Carbon Credits Must Deliver More Than Cash to Farmers

Carbon credits can provide additional income for smallholder farmers, but their real value should extend beyond payments. Lessons from agricultural carbon projects in Kenya show that agroforestry, composting, soil and water conservation and improved farming practices can strengthen productivity, restore soils and build resilience — while also highlighting the need for transparency, fair benefit-sharing and meaningful farmer participation.
Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start
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Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start

Kenya’s coastal counties are expected to be the first to experience heavy rainfall linked to a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and the Tana Delta are already receiving significant rains, raising concerns over flash floods, displacement, crop damage and transport disruptions as rainfall spreads inland.
World Records Hottest Month as El Niño Threat Grows
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World Records Hottest Month as El Niño Threat Grows

August 2026 was the world’s warmest month on record, extending an exceptional period of global heat as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of disruptive weather into 2027. Global temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, while record warmth was recorded across large parts of Africa and other regions
East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost
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East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost

East African smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set to benefit from a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and IFAD. The ARCAFIM programme will support irrigation, water harvesting, climate-resilient agriculture, storage, renewable energy and other investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting about 260,000 producers and 500 rural enterprises.
Pesticide Poisoning Hits More Than Half of East Africa’s Farmers
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Pesticide Poisoning Hits More Than Half of East Africa’s Farmers

More than half of East Africa’s farmers and agricultural workers may experience acute pesticide poisoning each year, according to a new global study estimating 49.3 million non-fatal cases across the region. The findings highlight a largely undocumented occupational health crisis linked to widespread agrochemical use and limited protection, training and healthcare access.