April 7, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

KCB Secures KSh12.5B Green Climate Fund Deal to Boost Green Financing in Kenya

Dan Kaburu April 7, 2026

KCB Bank Kenya has secured KSh12.5 billion in climate financing from the Green Climate Fund to support small businesses and farmers in adopting clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient technologies—marking a major step in expanding Kenya’s green economy.

Climate Change

Extreme Heat Declared Major Public Health Threat as Cities Act

Pauline Ongaji April 7, 2026

Extreme heat is now officially recognised as a major public health threat, joining risks like air pollution and poor diets. As global temperatures rise, cities—especially in Africa—are stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable populations from growing heat-related illnesses and deaths.

Conservation

Kenya to Receive Rare Mountain Bongos from Europe in Conservation Boost

Correspondent April 7, 2026

Kenya is set to receive four male mountain bongos from European zoos in a landmark conservation effort led by Chester Zoo, KWS, and global partners. The move aims to revive one of Africa’s most endangered antelope species, whose wild population has dropped to just 66 individuals, through strategic breeding, rewilding, and AI-powered monitoring.