Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. The tax shift signals a policy contradiction that could stall investor confidence in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector.
El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO
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El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could begin between May and July, with a high likelihood of strengthening into a significant event. The climate phenomenon is expected to disrupt global weather patterns, bringing above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa, including Kenya, while increasing the risk of floods, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure strain.
Kenya Falls Short on Balanced Diet, Producing Just 3 of 7 Food Groups
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Kenya Falls Short on Balanced Diet, Producing Just 3 of 7 Food Groups

Kenya produces enough food to meet only three of the seven essential food groups needed for a balanced diet, according to a Nature Food study. While the country has a strong agricultural base, gaps in dietary diversity—particularly in protein, dairy, and fresh produce—underscore continued reliance on imports and the need for climate-resilient, diversified farming systems.
Inside Kenya’s Growing Trade in Live Ants
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Inside Kenya’s Growing Trade in Live Ants

Kenya’s interception of over 2,000 live queen ants at JKIA has exposed a growing, largely overlooked form of wildlife trafficking. Driven by global demand for rare species in artificial colonies, the trade in ants is emerging as a profitable and organized network with potential long-term risks for biodiversity and ecosystem balance.