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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.

Climate Change

AfDB Backs Green Careers Drive for Kenyan University Students

Correspondent January 21, 2026

The African Development Bank has partnered with Jacob’s Ladder Africa to equip Kenyan students with green skills for the future economy. Through the Green Careers Caravan, the initiative promotes careers in renewable energy, climate action, and sustainable agriculture.

Tech & Energy

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

Correspondent January 20, 2026

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.