February 6, 2026/
De Heus Kenya will officially open a KSh 3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed factory in Athi River on 18 February 2026, strengthening local feed supply, creating jobs, and supporting Kenya’s food security and livestock...
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February 6, 2026/
Kenya’s Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is scaling up regional training centers to fast-track solar adoption and slash biomass dependency in rural counties like Kitui.
February 5, 2026/
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) issues the MAM 2026 long-rains forecast, warning of uneven rainfall distribution, rising temperatures, and a dry outlook for the Coast.
February 4, 2026/
Ecopreneur Dr. Kalua Green saved KSh 36.7 million through e-mobility, an example of advocacy supported by Kenya's new National E-Mobility Policy and green number plates driving a nationwide mindset shift toward a sustainable, efficient...
February 3, 2026/
Kenya has introduced green number plates for all electric vehicles following the launch of its National E-Mobility Policy. The move aims to promote zero-emission transport, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, and...
February 3, 2026/
Kenyan SMEs are being invited to turn waste into opportunity through the KEPRO Circular Economy Accelerator Program 2026, offering strategic support, digital tools, and affordable financing to drive sustainable growth.
February 3, 2026/
The Doomsday Clock has moved to 85 seconds to midnight, its closest point ever, as scientists warn that accelerating climate change, nuclear risks, and emerging technologies are pushing humanity toward unprecedented global danger.
February 2, 2026/
KiliAvo Fresh Ltd loses its fifth court case challenging avocado farming in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem, upholding land-use plans crucial for wildlife and local communities.
February 2, 2026/
Kenya’s carbon market ambitions are under growing scrutiny as land rights groups warn that carbon projects risk becoming a new form of green extraction. Critics say communities are sidelined, consent is weak, and benefits...
February 1, 2026/
Koko Networks, once a beacon of clean energy in Kenya, has abruptly shut down, leaving 700 jobless and millions without access to clean cooking fuel. This collapse, rooted in a carbon credits dispute with...
January 29, 2026/
Across Africa, exhausted soils are threatening food security and farmer livelihoods. In Kenya, a quiet solution is emerging through redworm farming, turning organic waste into living, fertile soil. One farmer’s journey shows how restoring...
January 28, 2026/
Across Kenya, families are spending hours chasing water as rivers dry, boreholes fail, and costs rise. From Marsabit to Nyeri, daily survival now depends on unreliable water sources. A new UN warning shows Kenya’s...
January 28, 2026/
Food insecurity across the Horn of Africa is worsening as climate change intensifies droughts, floods and heat stress. IGAD warns that erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are eroding food production and livelihoods, pushing millions...
January 27, 2026/
As droughts intensify across Kenya, a local innovator is using solar-powered sensors and AI-driven data to help smallholder farmers make smarter decisions, protect their harvests, and survive a rapidly changing climate.
January 27, 2026/
The African Development Bank has approved a KES 2.1 billion loan to support a new 35MW geothermal power plant at Kenya’s Menengai field, strengthening clean energy generation, cutting emissions, and accelerating the country’s transition...
January 26, 2026/
A new study on climate-driven migration in Africa reveals that while environmental shocks like drought increase the likelihood of movement, especially when compounded by conflict, strong adaptive capacity acts as a decisive buffer.
January 26, 2026/
The National Energy Compact (2025–2030) is Kenya's bold strategy to achieve universal electricity access and 100% clean power generation by 2030, cementing its position as a global leader in sustainable development.
January 23, 2026/
Kenya, the United States, Norway and the International Energy Agency are collaborating to accelerate clean cooking solutions in Africa at the 2026 Summit in Nairobi. The event builds on commitments made in 2024 and...
January 23, 2026/
Africa’s forests, once a major carbon sink, are now releasing more carbon than they store. New satellite-based research shows massive biomass losses driven by deforestation and degradation. The shift poses a serious threat to...
January 22, 2026/
From Nairobi’s overstretched Dandora dumpsite to Shenzhen’s engineered waste systems, cities reveal their priorities through how they manage what they discard. Africa’s waste crisis is not a lack of solutions, but a failure to...
January 22, 2026/
Large-scale cattle grazing in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Conservancies is forcing lions to retreat from their traditional habitats, a new study finds. Despite using the savanna at different times, the presence of livestock is altering...
January 21, 2026/
Kenya Wildlife Service successfully translocated three young Rothschild giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. This critical conservation move aims to strengthen genetic diversity and secure the long-term sustainability of the...
January 21, 2026/
The African Development Bank has partnered with Jacob’s Ladder Africa to equip Kenyan students with green skills for the future economy. Through the Green Careers Caravan, the initiative promotes careers in renewable energy, climate...
January 21, 2026/
Rising lake levels across Kenya’s Rift Valley and northern regions have displaced tens of thousands of households, submerging homes, schools and farms. Experts warn the crisis is deepening social inequalities, disrupting education, livelihoods and...
January 20, 2026/
Kenya’s Coast Water Works Development Agency has unveiled a 4.6MW solar power plant in Kilifi, marking a major step in greening water infrastructure. The Baricho solar project will slash electricity costs and stabilise water...
January 20, 2026/
Morocco is piloting an unconventional solution to antibiotic overuse in poultry farming: cannabis-derived CBD. Researchers are testing whether the non-intoxicating compound can improve chicken health, meat quality, and farm productivity as demand for organic,...
January 19, 2026/
Kenya is leading the charge to enforce Africa's growing but weakly implemented climate finance rules. A new analysis shows that most policies remain voluntary, hindering the mobilization of private capital needed for climate resilience....
January 19, 2026/
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is spearheading Kenya's drought response with the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), delivering Sh870.38 million in crucial cash transfers via Equity and KCB to protect vulnerable households and...
January 16, 2026/
Climate change and environmental degradation remain the world’s greatest long-term threats, according to the WEF Global Risks Report 2026. Extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse top global risk rankings over the next decade....
January 16, 2026/
The World Bank has committed KSh5.55 billion to support Kenyan SMEs investing in climate-friendly technologies through the KDC Green Investment Fund. The initiative targets sectors such as electric mobility, green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and...
January 16, 2026/
Kenya's State Department for Environment and Climate Change is spearheading a major policy overhaul in 2026, focusing on carbon markets, e-waste management, and wetland restoration to drive sustainable growth and enhance climate resilience.
January 14, 2026/
The world is nearing the 1.5°C climate threshold, with WMO data confirming that 2025 averaged 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, marking three consecutive years of record heat. Climate extremes are no longer rare, but a...
January 13, 2026/
Ruai residents are sounding the alarm as industrial pollution and failing sewer infrastructure threaten to derail the KSh 50 billion Nairobi River clean-up. Despite government efforts, toxic emissions and illegal dumping continue to spark...
January 13, 2026/
Mombasa County has officially closed the Tudor Manyimbo dumpsite, ending decades of open dumping in the heart of Tudor Ward. The move follows the operationalisation of a material recovery facility, signalling a shift toward...
January 9, 2026/
Kenya’s intermediary cities like Kiambu and Nakuru could determine the country’s climate future. A new OECD and UN-Habitat report warns that car-centred planning risks locking these fast-growing urban areas into high emissions. Early action...
January 8, 2026/
The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international treaties and institutions, including the UNFCCC and IPCC. The move signals a major retreat from global climate leadership and raises concerns for climate...
January 6, 2026/
Kenya is currently grappling with the severe tail end of a persistent La Niña event, which has drastically suppressed expected rainfall across the nation. The resulting intensification of drought conditions is now posing a...
January 5, 2026/
The scramble for Venezuela’s oil is more than a power play—it’s a critical challenge to the global green transition. Africa, caught in the crossfire of first-world energy squabbles, must now navigate a landscape where...
January 3, 2026/
Amboseli has lost one of its most iconic residents. Craig, one of Africa’s last remaining super tuskers, has died at the age of 54. His life stood as powerful proof that long-term protection and...
January 2, 2026/
New scientific data show the Mara-Loita wildebeest route has declined by nearly 90% in just five years due to fencing, land subdivision, and human expansion. The collapse threatens ecosystems, tourism, and the future of...