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Buzeki Joins Kenyan Trailblazers Driving Global Conservation Efforts

Dan Kaburu April 29, 2026

Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott, known as Buzeki, has set a new Guinness World Record by planting 23,326 trees in 24 hours, spotlighting Kenya’s growing global influence in conservation and climate action.

Tech & Energy

Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Correspondent April 28, 2026

Global experts have unveiled 12 urgent, science-backed actions to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, calling on governments to adopt coordinated, equitable and economy-wide strategies. The recommendations, outlined in the SMART report at the Santa Marta talks, position the global energy transition as both an achievable goal and a critical pathway toward climate stability, economic resilience and social justice.

Climate Change

Rains Trigger Ecological Revival Across Kenya as Earth Day 2026 Sparks Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa April 28, 2026

After months of drought, rains across Kenya are restoring ecosystems, reviving livelihoods, and revealing the power of community-led conservation. As Earth Day 2026 calls for global climate action, Kenya’s landscapes are already demonstrating what renewal looks like when nature and people work together.

Climate Change

Extreme Heat is Pushing Agrifood Systems to the Brink Worldwide, says FAO, WMO

Peter Ngare April 28, 2026

Extreme heat is rapidly emerging as one of the most severe threats to global food systems, with new findings from FAO and WMO warning that rising temperatures are already disrupting crops, livestock and fisheries, while placing over a billion people at risk and pushing agricultural systems toward a breaking point.

Food Systems

Climate Smart Agriculture Lessons from Rwanda

Neville Ng'ambwa April 28, 2026

Rwanda is accelerating Climate Smart Agriculture to protect farmers from climate shocks while boosting productivity. Its approach offers practical lessons for Kenya and East Africa to scale resilience, improve yields, and secure food systems.

Tech & Energy

Half the World’s Economy Joins Landmark Talks to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

Correspondent April 27, 2026

More than half of the global economy has joined unprecedented talks in Santa Marta, Colombia, aimed at accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. The coalition of 57 countries is pushing for coordinated action, financial frameworks, and national transition plans to move beyond pledges and toward a managed global energy shift.

Climate Change

East Africa Hunger Crisis Worsens as Climate and Costs Surge

Peter Ngare April 27, 2026

Millions across East Africa, including over three million Kenyans, face crisis-level hunger as climate shocks, rising food prices and regional instability deepen food insecurity, according to the Global Report on Food Crises 2026.

Climate Change

El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

Peter Ngare April 24, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could begin between May and July, with a high likelihood of strengthening into a significant event. The climate phenomenon is expected to disrupt global weather patterns, bringing above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa, including Kenya, while increasing the risk of floods, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure strain.

Tech & Energy

Twin fossil fuel shocks could accelerate global shift to clean energy, report says

Correspondent April 24, 2026

Twin shocks to global fossil fuel supply—triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2026 disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—could accelerate the world’s shift to clean energy, according to a new report by Ember. With renewables now cheaper and faster to deploy, the crisis may mark a structural turning point toward electrification and declining fossil fuel demand.

Green Finance

Kenya Issues New Guidelines for Accessing Green Climate Fund Financing

Mwangi Ndirangu April 24, 2026

Kenya has introduced new guidelines to streamline access to the Green Climate Fund, requiring all applicants to secure a No Objection Letter from the National Treasury before submitting proposals. The move aims to strengthen oversight, ensure alignment with national climate priorities, and improve accountability in climate financing.