October 28, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

Safaricom Unveils Climate Plan as Emissions Rise

Peter Ngare October 28, 2026

Safaricom has unveiled a 2035 Decarbonisation Strategy and Climate Transition Plan as emissions rise amid growing energy demand. The telecommunications company is expanding solar power, improving energy efficiency and reducing diesel use while pursuing its 2030 sustainability targets and long-term net-zero ambition.

Food Systems Health

Climate Change, Soil Degradation Threaten the Nutritional Value of Food

Pauline Ongaji October 28, 2026

Climate change, soil degradation and modern crop breeding may be reducing the nutritional value of food, with research highlighting declining mineral levels in staple crops. A new report calls for healthier soils and more nutrient-rich crops to strengthen food security and nutrition.

Conservation

Nyeri Leads in Tree Cover as Kenya Battles Deforestation

Mwangi Ndirangu October 28, 2026

Nyeri County leads Kenya in forest cover, with 45.76% of its land under forests, as new KNBS data shows national forest cover rising to 6.07%. However, continued deforestation and forest losses in several counties highlight the urgent need to strengthen forest protection.