Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño

Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño

Faith leaders in Kenya are being urged to prepare emergency shelters and dedicated response funds ahead of the anticipated October–December rains, with informal settlements and people with disabilities identified as particularly vulnerable to flooding. The call follows lessons from the devastating 2024 floods and highlights the role of churches, mosques, temples and other faith institutions in protecting displaced communities.
Kenyan Teen Leads Charge on Tree Planting and Climate Awareness

Kenyan Teen Leads Charge on Tree Planting and Climate Awareness

At just 13 years old, Baraka Moruri is emerging as one of Kenya’s youngest climate champions. Having planted more than 7,600 trees with the support of family, friends and partners, Baraka is using tree planting, climate walks and environmental education to inspire young people to take action against climate change while advocating for greater youth participation in environmental decision-making.
Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests

Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests

Kenya's Environment and Land Court has temporarily halted controversial developments in Imenti Forest and Ngong Road Forest, reinforcing judicial oversight of projects affecting protected ecosystems. The rulings preserve the forests while the courts determine whether the proposed developments comply with constitutional, environmental and public participation requirements.
World Edges Closer to 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Third Consecutive Year

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.