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Floods Force Partial Closure of Karura Forest, Put Parks on Alert

Big3Africa Desk March 6, 2026

Heavy rains across Kenya have forced the partial closure of Karura Forest in Nairobi while several national parks face flooding risks, prompting authorities to restrict access and warn visitors of dangerous river crossings.

Conservation

Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed

Big3Africa Desk February 16, 2026

Kenya has launched its first-ever 10-year National Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) to combat the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as the Mathenge weed. Covering 2 million hectares across 22 counties, this systematic blueprint aims to reclaim grazing lands, restore waterways, and transform the toxic weed from a threat to a sustainable resource for local communities.

Tech & Energy

REREC Boosts Rural Solar Training in Kenya

Big3Africa Desk 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.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Introduces Green Number Plates as It Launches National E-Mobility Policy

Big3Africa Desk 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 accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels in the transport sector.

Conservation

Craig the Super Tusker A Farewell to Amboseli’s Gentle Giant

Big3Africa Desk 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 community-led conservation can allow giants to survive.

Climate Change

Nairobi Hosts Landmark UN Environment Assembly Outcomes

Big3Africa Desk December 13, 2025

UNEA-7 concluded in Nairobi with landmark resolutions addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, reaffirming Africa’s central role in global environmental leadership. The outcomes set the stage for accelerated implementation of sustainable solutions worldwide.

Opinions

Nairobi’s Development Waiver Sparks Environmental Conflict

Big3Africa Desk December 5, 2025

Nairobi’s new six-month development amnesty has sparked a heated clash between urban planning goals and environmental protection. While the County Government argues it will help formalize unsafe or unapproved buildings, critics warn it legitimizes construction on riparian zones and wetlands—undermining years of environmental enforcement and increasing the city’s climate vulnerability.

Climate Change

Africa Demands Fair Climate Finance at UNEA-7

Big3Africa Desk December 2, 2025

Africa enters UNEA-7 demanding fair, accessible climate finance. Despite global pledges, funding remains far below what frontline communities, wildlife, and conservancies need. Leaders are pushing for equitable financing and real action to protect ecosystems and build climate resilience.

Feature

A Once-in-a-Millennia Geological Awakening in Ethiopia

Big3Africa Desk November 26, 2025

After 10,000 years of silence, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted, sending ash 45,000 feet into the jet stream and across continents. A rare, once-in-a-millennia geological awakening with global impact.

Conservation

Gabon Signs Landmark Forest Pact as Africa Adopts PFP Model

Big3Africa Desk November 19, 2025

Gabon has signed a landmark conservation deal to protect 34,000 square kilometres of rainforest, strengthening the rise of the Project Finance for Permanence model in Africa. Kenya is now preparing its own PFP framework to secure long-term funding for critical ecosystems and community conservancies.