Climate Change Is Widening the Environmental Risks of Cancer
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Climate Change Is Widening the Environmental Risks of Cancer

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

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.
Kenya Targets KES 95 Billion from Waste Recycling by 2030
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Kenya Targets KES 95 Billion from Waste Recycling by 2030

Kenya could unlock KES 95 billion in additional economic value by 2030 through recycling, reuse and circular economy investments, according to Invest Kenya. With only about 4% of the country’s estimated 8 million tonnes of annual waste recycled, the sector presents opportunities for green jobs, manufacturing and pollution reduction.
Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules
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Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules

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.
Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya
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Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya

Tropical Storm Agueda is disrupting rain-cloud formation across parts of Kenya, contributing to delayed rains and unusually high temperatures as the October–December rainy season begins. With El Niño and other atmospheric systems influencing regional weather patterns, uncertainty remains over rainfall distribution and the risks facing farmers, pastoralists and water supplies.
Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn
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Seven Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Breached as Climate Risks Deepen, Scientists Warn

Seven of the nine planetary boundaries that help keep Earth stable have been breached, according to a new scientific assessment. Combined with worsening climate indicators, the findings warn of growing risks to food production, water security, biodiversity and human health, underscoring the urgent need to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.