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Murang’a Launches Digital Soil Testing to Boost Farm Yields

Correspondent February 20, 2026

Murang’a County has launched a countywide digital soil fertility mapping exercise to diagnose declining soil health and boost farm productivity. Led by the County Government in partnership with KALRO, the initiative will provide ward-level soil data and site-specific fertiliser recommendations to help farmers reduce costs, restore soil fertility and improve yields.

Green Finance

Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals

Correspondent February 19, 2026

Kenya’s bid to lead Africa’s carbon markets is gaining momentum through a Sh107 billion green fertiliser factory in Naivasha backed by KenGen. Powered by geothermal energy, the project will produce green ammonia while generating high-value carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, positioning Kenya at the crossroads of climate finance and green industrialisation.

Conservation

Women Restore Jomvu Creek Through Sustainable Crab Farming

Correspondent February 17, 2026

In Kenya’s Jomvu Creek, a group of women is transforming livelihoods and restoring fragile mangrove ecosystems through sustainable mud crab farming. By linking aquaculture to conservation, they are rebuilding both incomes and coastal resilience. Their work proves that environmental stewardship and economic empowerment can thrive together.

Tech & Energy

IFC’s Investments in New Gas Projects Are Destroying Africa

Correspondent February 17, 2026

Gas by another name is still gas. Every dollar invested in new LNG terminals is a dollar not invested in solar, wind, or storage. Africa deserves an energy future built on resilience, not fossil fuel lock-in.

Conservation

Sea Turtle Rescues Transform Conservation in Watamu Kenya

Correspondent February 13, 2026

In Watamu, 26-year-old Teresia Njeri is helping lead a new era of community-driven sea turtle conservation. Through rescue hotlines, rehabilitation efforts, and local education programs, fishermen and conservationists are working together to protect endangered marine life and strengthen Kenya’s Blue Economy.

Food Systems

De Heus Kenya to Open KSh 3 Billion Animal Feed Factory in Athi River

Correspondent 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 productivity agenda.

Climate Change

Doomsday Clock Inches Closer to Midnight as Climate Crisis Deepens

Correspondent 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.

Food Systems

IGAD Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Correspondent 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 deeper into hunger.

Climate Change

Kenyan Innovator Using Data to Help Farmers Beat Climate Change

Correspondent 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.

Food Systems

AfDB Approves Menengai Geothermal KES 2.1 Billion Loan

Correspondent 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 to affordable baseload power.