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Extreme Heat is Pushing Agrifood Systems to the Brink Worldwide, says FAO, WMO

Peter Ngare April 28, 2026

Extreme heat is rapidly emerging as one of the most severe threats to global food systems, with new findings from FAO and WMO warning that rising temperatures are already disrupting crops, livestock and fisheries, while placing over a billion people at risk and pushing agricultural systems toward a breaking point.

Climate Change

East Africa Hunger Crisis Worsens as Climate and Costs Surge

Peter Ngare April 27, 2026

Millions across East Africa, including over three million Kenyans, face crisis-level hunger as climate shocks, rising food prices and regional instability deepen food insecurity, according to the Global Report on Food Crises 2026.

Climate Change

El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

Peter Ngare April 24, 2026

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.

Food Systems

Kenya Falls Short on Balanced Diet, Producing Just 3 of 7 Food Groups

Peter Ngare April 16, 2026

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.

Feature

Inside Kenya’s Growing Trade in Live Ants

Peter Ngare April 16, 2026

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.

Green Finance

Ethiopia Launches Carbon Credit Framework to Tap Global Climate Markets

Peter Ngare April 15, 2026

Ethiopia has taken a major step into global carbon markets by introducing a directive that defines ownership, trading rights, and regulation of carbon credits. The framework is expected to unlock climate finance, attract private investment, and strengthen the country’s role in international carbon trading under the Paris Agreement.

Tech & Energy

Middle East Crisis Drives IRENA Call for Renewable Energy

Peter Ngare April 14, 2026

Disruptions to oil and gas flows in the Middle East are exposing the risks of fossil fuel dependence, with IRENA urging countries to accelerate renewable energy adoption to stabilise economies, protect supply chains, and strengthen energy security.

Tech & Energy

Africa Missing Out on Clean Energy Boom

Peter Ngare April 10, 2026

As the world hits record renewable energy growth, Africa remains on the margins—held back not by lack of resources, but by financing barriers, weak grids, and policy gaps that risk widening global inequality.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Off Track on Clean Cooking Goal as 37 Million Rely on Polluting Fuels

Peter Ngare April 2, 2026

Kenya is unlikely to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030, with nearly 37 million people still dependent on firewood and charcoal. A new report highlights slow progress, rising health risks, and widening inequality between urban and rural households.

Conservation

Nairobi’s Vanishing Forests Spark Battle for the City’s Last Wild Spaces

Peter Ngare March 30, 2026

A growing conservation battle is unfolding in Nairobi National Park as plans linked to the Bomas International Convention Centre spark outrage over the clearing of nearly 100 acres of sensitive upland forest. Conservationists warn the move could fragment critical wildlife habitats and set a dangerous precedent for development within protected areas.