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Schools across Western Kenya are transforming their compounds into productive farms through permaculture, helping reduce food costs, improve student nutrition, and provide hands-on agricultural learning. The initiative is also strengthening food security and environmental...
A controversial proposal to excise parts of Imenti Forest for a State Lodge and golf course has sparked outrage among conservationists, who warn the move could threaten one of Kenya’s critical water catchment ecosystems...
Jennifer Gache’s pioneering work in wind and renewable energy helped shape Kenya’s clean energy journey while inspiring a new generation of women engineers to break barriers in STEM and leadership.
Kenya is set to host Africa’s first Green Investment Forum, aiming to unlock over US$50 billion in climate investments as the continent shifts from aid dependency to investment-driven green growth and climate resilience.
A community-led biogas project in Bomet County is helping households reduce dependence on firewood, lower energy costs, improve farming productivity, and support the restoration of the Chepalungu Forest ecosystem. The initiative demonstrates how clean...
Asthma cases across Africa are rising as climate change, air pollution, and rapid urbanisation worsen respiratory health. Experts warn that without urgent action, millions more children could face life-threatening breathing conditions.
A new World Meteorological Organization report warns of rising temperatures and worsening climate extremes across Africa. Experts say urgent climate adaptation is needed as floods, droughts and food insecurity intensify.
Climate change has its profound impact extending beyond environmental degradation to inflict a silent, yet devastating, toll on mental health in Africa. From women grappling with loneliness to communities displaced by floods, the psychological...
Opposition is growing over Kenya’s proposed nuclear power plant near the Lake Victoria basin, with environmental groups and residents warning that the project could threaten Africa’s largest freshwater lake, fishing livelihoods, biodiversity, and regional...
More than 700 live marine animals trafficked from Kenya were seized in Argentina in a major wildlife trafficking operation linked to the global exotic aquarium trade. Authorities say many of the animals arrived dead...
A rare albino Tiang antelope has been spotted in Kenya’s Sibiloi National Park, stunning conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts. The pale-white antelope, seen among a herd of normally coloured topis near Lake Turkana, highlights both...
Kenyan smallholder farmers are increasingly turning to crop and index-based livestock insurance as climate shocks intensify, transforming agricultural insurance into a vital climate adaptation tool.
Farmers in Laikipia are using maize aggregation, modern drying, and safer storage technologies to fight climate-driven hunger and rising aflatoxin contamination threatening food security and public health in Kenya.
Kenya exported more than 870,000 live wild animals between 2013 and 2023, with reptiles accounting for over 80 percent of the trade, according to a new study warning of growing threats to biodiversity, traceability,...
Maasai women in Laikipia are transforming their lives and landscapes through beekeeping, creating economic resilience and restoring ecosystems amidst climate change challenges. This initiative offers a sustainable path for pastoralist communities.
Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) policy is facing a significant contradiction as President William Ruto's directive for duty-free EV imports clashes with proposed 16% VAT on EVs in the Finance Bill 2026.
African nations are strategically integrating biodiversity conservation with renewable energy development, moving beyond mere environmental compliance to build financially self-sustaining projects. This structural shift, exemplified by Kenya's surging investments, prioritizes ecological health and localized...
Makueni County is at the forefront of climate resilience, implementing innovative water, agriculture, and conservation projects through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.
The UN General Assembly has formally recognized climate protection as a legal obligation, paving the way for potential legal liability and reparations for states failing to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than...
A new global report is urging governments to prioritise clean air policies as part of the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that air pollution contributes to nearly eight million deaths annually worldwide. In...
Kenya and Germany co-host the 4th Green Hydrogen Symposium, positioning hydrogen power as a foundational platform for Africa's green industrialization and regional growth.
The Kenya Forest Service and the National Bee Institute have partnered to train officers in beekeeping, aiming to protect pollinators, empower communities, and address Kenya's critical honey deficit.
Kenya is poised for a major transport overhaul with a new Draft Bill. It mandates solar-powered electric vehicles for all government and public service fleets.
The African Union, in partnership with the EU, has launched the African Meteorological Satellite Applications Facility (AMSAF) to revolutionize disaster management. By leveraging advanced satellite technology and real-time forecasting, AMSAF empowers African communities to...
Climate change is damaging human relationships, increasing loneliness, and disrupting communities globally, a new study reveals. This erosion of social health undermines collective action against environmental crises, highlighting the need for policies that strengthen...
East Africa faces potential floods and landslides as a powerful El Niño looms. Scientists warn of severe weather disruptions, urging preparedness in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The region's vulnerability to Pacific and Indian...
As climate stress, urban poverty, and rising food insecurity reshape life in Kenya’s cities, young people living with diabetes are facing a growing health crisis. For many aging out of donor-supported care programmes, the...
Parents raising children with Type 1 diabetes in Kenya are facing growing emotional and financial strain as climate change, food insecurity, and rising healthcare costs make disease management increasingly difficult.
Kenya’s latest fuel price hike has pushed petrol and diesel costs to historic highs, accelerating calls for a faster transition to electric mobility and clean cooking as households and businesses struggle with rising living...
As Mental Health Awareness Month highlights global wellness, African women face a silent crisis where hours spent searching for firewood are linked to a 50% increase in depression risks.
Two Kenyan students from Kiambu County have won the Africa regional Earth Prize after developing HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from farm waste including maize cobs and coconut shells.
As climate disasters intensify, indigenous knowledge is emerging as a vital tool for climate resilience. Across Africa, communities are combining traditional ecological wisdom with modern science to strengthen adaptation, conserve ecosystems, and prepare for...
Traditional healers in Rwanda are racing to preserve centuries-old medicinal plant knowledge as climate change threatens biodiversity, ecosystems, and indigenous healing traditions across the country.
TotalEnergies has expanded its electric vehicle charging network to 30 stations across Kenya, signalling a major shift toward cleaner transport solutions. The rollout, focused largely on electric motorbikes for the boda boda sector, reflects...
Kenya has secured Sh5.4 billion (US$42 million) in climate financing to reduce methane emissions from the dairy sector through improved feeds, breeding, manure management, and animal health. The regional DaIMA programme aims to help...
Kenya’s plans to expand oil production are facing growing criticism after a new report warned that decades of fossil fuel extraction across Africa have failed to deliver broad economic benefits. As the country pushes...
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 convenes this week, placing Africa's climate and environmental priorities at the forefront. Discussions will shape green industrialisation, financial reform, ocean health, and sustainable agriculture, with a direct link to...
Nigeria is emerging as a renewable energy manufacturing hub after attracting US$425 million in investments for eight new solar and clean energy manufacturing facilities. With local solar panel production capacity rising from 120MW to...
East Africa’s proposed mega-refinery in Tanga may promise energy security and economic gains, but it risks locking the region into a fossil fuel future just as the world accelerates toward renewable energy. As clean...
