In Kenya’s Jomvu Creek, a group of women is transforming livelihoods and restoring fragile mangrove ecosystems through sustainable mud crab farming. By linking aquaculture to conservation, they are rebuilding both incomes and coastal resilience. Their work proves that environmental stewardship and economic empowerment can thrive together.
Gas by another name is still gas. Every dollar invested in new LNG terminals is a dollar not invested in solar, wind, or storage. Africa deserves an energy future built on resilience, not fossil fuel lock-in.
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.
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.
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.
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.