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Climate Whiplash Delays Planting in Many Parts of Kenya
For Douglas King’ori and Pius Wanyoike, the sudden heavy rainfall that began in February arrived…
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Global Warming Tightens Grip on Human Health as Heat and Disease Risks Surge
Global warming is rapidly becoming a public health emergency, warns the World Meteorological Organization.
Rising heat and shifting climates are accelerating disease spread and putting over a billion people at risk. Experts say urgent action is needed as climate impacts intensify worldwide.
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Study Finds Social Media is Fueling Youth Unhappiness and Climate Anxiety
The World Happiness Report 2026 has flagged social media as a growing driver of youth unhappiness, linking heavy online use to rising climate anxiety and declining wellbeing.
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Kenyans Rank Among World’s Least Happy Amid Climate Crisis and High Living Costs
Kenya has been ranked among the world’s least happy countries in the World Happiness Report 2026, as rising living costs, climate shocks, and corruption weigh heavily on citizens. Experts warn that worsening environmental stress and economic strain are eroding wellbeing, even as strong community networks continue to provide a fragile safety net.
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Nairobi Among African Cities Recognised in Global ‘Tree Cities of the World’ Programme
Nairobi has been globally recognised under the Tree Cities of the World programme by Food and Agriculture Organization and Arbor Day Foundation, highlighting its growing commitment to urban forestry and climate resilience amid rapid urbanisation pressures.
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Deforestation Could Be Amplifying Kenya’s Flood Disasters, New Research Warns
Deforestation is significantly increasing flood risks in Kenya, with new research showing forest loss can make severe floods up to eight times more likely. Experts warn that degraded water towers and rapid urbanisation are compounding the country’s vulnerability to extreme weather.
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Africa Launches First Climate–Health Desk to Turn Weather Data into Disease Warnings
Africa has launched its first Climate–Health Desk to turn weather data into early warnings for disease outbreaks, marking a major step in linking climate science with public health across the continent.
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Floods Force Partial Closure of Karura Forest, Put Parks on Alert
Heavy rains across Kenya have forced the partial closure of Karura Forest in Nairobi while several national parks face flooding risks, prompting authorities to restrict access and warn visitors of dangerous river crossings.
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Treasury Allocates Sh11.2 Billion for Climate Resilience in 46 Counties
Kenya’s National Treasury has allocated Sh11.2 billion to 46 counties to strengthen climate resilience under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) initiative. The funding will support locally designed adaptation projects including water harvesting, climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration and disaster preparedness as communities face increasing droughts, floods and erratic weather patterns.
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Seven Swept Away by Floods in Makueni as Extreme Rains Renew Climate Concerns
Seven people have died in Makueni County after being swept away by floods triggered by intense rains over the past two weeks. Authorities warn residents to avoid swollen rivers as experts link the rising frequency of extreme rainfall events to climate change.