IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive
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IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has warned that expanding renewable energy alone will not be enough to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. A new report calls for faster electrification, modern electricity grids, energy efficiency, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, while highlighting Africa's vast renewable energy potential and the urgent need for greater investment.
Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount
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Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount

Kenya is stepping up its disaster preparedness after the Cabinet approved an Ad Hoc El Niño Committee to coordinate the country's response to a potentially powerful El Niño event. With global climate agencies warning of strengthening El Niño conditions through 2026, the committee aims to improve early warning systems, emergency coordination, and climate resilience to minimize the devastating impacts of floods, landslides, and waterborne diseases.
Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project
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Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project

The Environment and Land Court in Meru has extended conservatory orders stopping the proposed construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Imenti Forest. The ruling keeps the ecologically sensitive forest protected as the court considers legal challenges over environmental conservation, biodiversity, and constitutional rights.
Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave
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Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave

A new scientific assessment has linked an estimated 1,300 deaths during Europe's record-breaking heatwave to human-induced climate change. Researchers warn that rising global temperatures are making extreme heat more frequent and deadly, with implications extending beyond Europe to vulnerable regions such as Africa, where communities face even greater risks from rising temperatures.
Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype
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Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype

Solar energy offers significant benefits for Kenyan agriculture, reducing costs and extending irrigation to off-grid areas. However, it's not a standalone solution for complex challenges like water scarcity, soil fertility, or market access. True agricultural transformation requires a holistic approach, with solar power serving as a valuable tool, not a miracle cure.
Africa Faces Heightened Hunger Risk as FAO Warns of Emerging El Niño Threat
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Africa Faces Heightened Hunger Risk as FAO Warns of Emerging El Niño Threat

Africa faces a heightened risk of hunger as the FAO warns of an emerging El Niño, which could disrupt rainfall and affect vulnerable agricultural regions. Millions are at risk of worsening food insecurity due to drought conditions, especially in the Sahel and Southern Africa. Urgent action is needed to support climate-resilient agriculture and early warning systems.
A filmmaker shifting our views on trash
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A filmmaker shifting our views on trash

A new documentary by Kenyan filmmaker Sally Ngoiri is challenging audiences to rethink waste, consumption, and environmental responsibility. Through Afterlife of Waste, Ngoiri explores how discarded materials reveal deeper issues of inequality, climate change, and social justice, while highlighting the power of storytelling to inspire action and change.
Green Belt Movement, Just Act Sue Government Over Forest Law Amendment
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Green Belt Movement, Just Act Sue Government Over Forest Law Amendment

Environmental groups have taken the government to court over recent amendments to Kenya's forest law, warning that the changes could weaken protections for public forests and accelerate habitat fragmentation. The case could have far-reaching implications for conservation, climate resilience, and future infrastructure projects in protected forest ecosystems.