East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost
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East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost

East African smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set to benefit from a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and IFAD. The ARCAFIM programme will support irrigation, water harvesting, climate-resilient agriculture, storage, renewable energy and other investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting about 260,000 producers and 500 rural enterprises.
Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño
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Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño

Faith leaders in Kenya are being urged to prepare emergency shelters and dedicated response funds ahead of the anticipated October–December rains, with informal settlements and people with disabilities identified as particularly vulnerable to flooding. The call follows lessons from the devastating 2024 floods and highlights the role of churches, mosques, temples and other faith institutions in protecting displaced communities.
Subsidized Fertilizer, Seeds Fails to Stem Rising Hunger in Kenya, Report Says
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Subsidized Fertilizer, Seeds Fails to Stem Rising Hunger in Kenya, Report Says

A new report is challenging the effectiveness of Africa’s input-led Green Revolution model, finding that Kenya’s chronically undernourished population more than doubled to over 20 million between 2006 and 2024 despite increased use of fertiliser, commercial seeds and subsidies. The report calls for greater investment in agroecological farming, local seed systems, soil restoration, extension services and crop diversity.
Nearly 80% of Vegetables in Kenya Contain Pesticide Residues, Study Finds
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Nearly 80% of Vegetables in Kenya Contain Pesticide Residues, Study Finds

A new food safety study has found pesticide residues in 78% of vegetables sampled from Kenyan markets, with nearly one-third exceeding European Union safety limits. Researchers say simple household practices such as soaking vegetables in salty water, washing thoroughly and cooking can reduce pesticide residues by an average of 72%, while calling for stronger regulation and enforcement across the food system.
Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered
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Amboseli 15 Elephant Deaths Leave Critical Questions Unanswered

The deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have sparked growing calls for greater transparency after Kenya Wildlife Service attributed the fatalities to cyanide poisoning. While officials point to contaminated tomatoes as the likely source, conservationists and toxicologists say key laboratory findings, toxicology reports and environmental evidence have yet to be made public, leaving critical questions unanswered.