Kenya’s Coast Water Agency Launches 4.6MW Solar Plant to Cut Power Costs
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Kenya’s Coast Water Agency Launches 4.6MW Solar Plant to Cut Power Costs

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 supply to Malindi, Kilifi and Mombasa. Once fully operational, it is expected to save at least Sh10 million monthly in power bills.
World Bank Pledges Sh5.55bn to Support Green SMEs in Kenya
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World Bank Pledges Sh5.55bn to Support Green SMEs in Kenya

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 waste management. It aims to unlock private capital, create jobs, and accelerate Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
US Exits from International Climate Governance
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US Exits from International Climate Governance

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 finance, science, and multilateral cooperation. Developing countries stand to feel the impact most.
African Farmers Bearing the Climate Burden Alone
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African Farmers Bearing the Climate Burden Alone

Across Africa, smallholder farmers are financing their own fight against climate change, spending billions each year to keep food systems alive as global support lags. A new analysis shows they already shoulder most of the world’s adaptation costs, even as they receive less than 1% of the funding meant to help them.