Kenya’s Coast Water Agency Launches 4.6MW Solar Plant to Cut Power Costs
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Kenya’s Coast Water Agency Launches 4.6MW Solar Plant to Cut Power Costs

Kenya’s Coast Water Works Development Agency has unveiled a 4.6MW solar power plant in Kilifi, marking a major step in greening water infrastructure. The Baricho solar project will slash electricity costs and stabilise water supply to Malindi, Kilifi and Mombasa. Once fully operational, it is expected to save at least Sh10 million monthly in power bills.
Kenya Leads Africa’s Climate Finance Enforcement
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Kenya Leads Africa’s Climate Finance Enforcement

Kenya is leading the charge to enforce Africa's growing but weakly implemented climate finance rules. A new analysis shows that most policies remain voluntary, hindering the mobilization of private capital needed for climate resilience. The focus must shift to mandatory regulation and regional harmonization to secure a greener economic future.
Climate Change Remains Top Long-Term Global Threat, WEF Warns
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Climate Change Remains Top Long-Term Global Threat, WEF Warns

Climate change and environmental degradation remain the world’s greatest long-term threats, according to the WEF Global Risks Report 2026. Extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse top global risk rankings over the next decade. The report warns that delaying climate action will deepen economic, social, and geopolitical instability.
World Bank Pledges Sh5.55bn to Support Green SMEs in Kenya
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World Bank Pledges Sh5.55bn to Support Green SMEs in Kenya

The World Bank has committed KSh5.55 billion to support Kenyan SMEs investing in climate-friendly technologies through the KDC Green Investment Fund. The initiative targets sectors such as electric mobility, green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and waste management. It aims to unlock private capital, create jobs, and accelerate Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
World Edges Closer to 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Third Consecutive Year
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World Edges Closer to 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Third Consecutive Year

The world is nearing the 1.5°C climate threshold, with WMO data confirming that 2025 averaged 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, marking three consecutive years of record heat. Climate extremes are no longer rare, but a new global reality. For Kenya, this warming trajectory threatens food security, water resources, and public health, underscoring the urgency of climate-resilient action.