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WHO Sets Out Six Interventions to Tackle Climate-Related Deaths

Pauline Ongaji November 6, 2026

The WHO has outlined six interventions that could prevent hundreds of thousands of climate-related deaths annually while delivering major economic benefits.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Economy Faces Growing Threat from Weather Shocks

Peter Ngare November 5, 2026

The World Bank warns that extreme weather could threaten Kenya’s economic growth, disrupt agriculture and transport, and increase food prices, urging greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure.

Climate Change

Engineers Race to Prevent Lake Baringo, Bogoria Merger

Correspondent November 4, 2026

Lake Baringo rising water levels, Lake Bogoria flooding, Kenya Rift Valley lakes, climate change and flooding in Kenya, lake ecosystem conservation.

Climate Change

World’s Richest Fuel Climate Disasters as Poor Pay the Highest Price

Peter Ngare November 2, 2026

The world’s richest people contribute disproportionately to climate change, while poorer communities bear the greatest costs of floods, droughts and extreme heat, according to a new Oxfam report.

Climate Change Conservation

COP17 Agrees to Accelerate Biodiversity Action

Mwangi Ndirangu November 2, 2026

Governments have agreed to accelerate global biodiversity action by 2030, but unresolved financing disputes leave African countries uncertain about the resources needed to protect nature and restore ecosystems.

Climate Change Health

Climate Change Is Widening the Environmental Risks of Cancer

Pauline Ongaji October 30, 2026

Climate change is intensifying environmental health risks linked to cancer while disrupting access to essential diagnosis and treatment services. From air pollution and wildfire smoke to extreme weather events, experts warn that climate-related pressures could complicate cancer prevention and care, highlighting the need for stronger environmental health policies and resilient healthcare systems in Kenya and beyond.

Climate Change Health

Kenya’s Rising Heat Puts Children at Risk as UN Agencies Call for Better Health Monitoring

Pauline Ongaji October 27, 2026

Kenya’s rising temperatures are raising concerns about the health of children, newborns and pregnant women. A new framework launched by WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA recommends tracking health indicators alongside heat exposure to help governments detect risks, strengthen early-warning systems and improve protection for vulnerable populations.

Climate Change El Niño Watch

Over 2,000 Kenyans Could Die from Heat-Related Causes by February 2027, Study Warns

Neville Ng'ambwa October 23, 2026

Kenya could record an estimated 2,100 additional heat-related deaths by February 2027, according to a Climate Impact Lab analysis. With persistent heat and delayed rainfall raising concerns, researchers are urging stronger heat alerts, worker protections and measures to safeguard vulnerable communities.

Climate Change Green Finance

Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules

Peter Ngare October 23, 2026

Kenyan firm Ardena Consulting has launched a digital ESG platform to help businesses measure greenhouse gas emissions, track sustainability performance and prepare reports ahead of new disclosure requirements starting in 2027. The platform comes as a regulatory assessment highlights significant gaps in corporate sustainability reporting readiness.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Drought-Proof Camels Face a New Test, Are They Warming the Planet?

Dan Kaburu October 21, 2026

Kenya is turning to camels as droughts intensify, but can these resilient animals help tackle climate change? Africa’s first camel methane measurement trial, led by ILRI and CIRAD, seeks to establish their climate impact and guide more sustainable livestock production.