Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed
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Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed

Kenya has launched its first-ever 10-year National Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) to combat the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as the Mathenge weed. Covering 2 million hectares across 22 counties, this systematic blueprint aims to reclaim grazing lands, restore waterways, and transform the toxic weed from a threat to a sustainable resource for local communities.
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.