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Study Finds Social Media is Fueling Youth Unhappiness and Climate Anxiety

Peter Ngare March 23, 2026

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

Peter Ngare March 23, 2026

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

Mwangi Ndirangu March 18, 2026

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

Peter Ngare March 18, 2026

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

Pauline Ongaji March 17, 2026

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

Big3Africa Desk March 6, 2026

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

Correspondent March 6, 2026

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

Correspondent March 6, 2026

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.

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Kenya Launches 2026–2040 Green Buildings Roadmap

Correspondent February 27, 2026

Kenya has unveiled its 2026–2040 National Buildings and Construction Decarbonization Roadmap, outlining reforms to cut emissions from cement, steel and energy use in buildings. The plan introduces stricter building codes, green financing incentives and lifecycle carbon monitoring to align the construction sector with national climate targets.

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Kenya Red Cross Calls for Climate Policy Overhaul

Peter Ngare February 23, 2026

The Kenya Red Cross is urging urgent policy reforms as climate-induced disasters become a recurring humanitarian crisis. A new brief calls for anticipatory action financing, faster passage of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill 2023, and stronger investment in resilience across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.