June 17, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

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.