East Africa Told to Prepare for Climate Shocks Beyond El Niño
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East Africa Told to Prepare for Climate Shocks Beyond El Niño

East African governments are being urged to look beyond the immediate threat of El Niño and build permanent defences against increasingly severe climate shocks. VI Agroforestry says the region needs stronger early-warning systems, resilient infrastructure, sustainable farming, watershed restoration and locally led adaptation to reduce the risks of floods, landslides, drought and displacement.
Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security
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Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security

Africa is bracing for worsening food-security pressures as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of drought in Southern Africa and heavier-than-normal rainfall in East Africa. With more than 306 million Africans undernourished in 2024, experts are urging governments and farmers to strengthen water harvesting, soil conservation, flood protection and climate-resilient farming before the October–December rains.
Rising Lakes Put Kenya on Alert as El Niño Threat Grows
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Rising Lakes Put Kenya on Alert as El Niño Threat Grows

Kenyan scientists are warning communities around Lake Victoria and the Rift Valley lakes to prepare for possible flooding as a strengthening El Niño and a potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) threaten above-normal rainfall later this year. With lake levels already elevated after years of heavy rains, experts say early action could help protect lives, infrastructure and livelihoods.
Strong El Niño Set to Intensify in August – October Period
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Strong El Niño Set to Intensify in August – October Period

A strengthening El Niño is expected to dominate global weather patterns through August to October, bringing above-normal temperatures and increasing the risk of floods in East Africa and drought in Southern Africa. The World Meteorological Organization is urging governments to strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness as climate change amplifies the impacts of the naturally occurring phenomenon.
Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation
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Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation

Kenya's push for economic growth is increasingly colliding with environmental conservation as major infrastructure projects proposed inside forests and protected areas spark legal battles and public protests. While the government argues development and conservation can coexist, environmental groups question whether protected ecosystems are being sacrificed without adequate environmental assessments, public participation or consideration of less damaging alternatives.
As Fish Disappear, Kenya’s Coastal Families Fight for Survival
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As Fish Disappear, Kenya’s Coastal Families Fight for Survival

Fishers and fish traders in Kenya's Mida Creek are struggling to survive as declining fish stocks, environmental degradation, climate change, and growing tourism pressures threaten one of the country's most important coastal ecosystems. Despite the challenges, local communities are restoring mangroves, promoting sustainable fishing, and working to protect the marine resources that sustain their livelihoods.
Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount
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Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount

Kenya is stepping up its disaster preparedness after the Cabinet approved an Ad Hoc El Niño Committee to coordinate the country's response to a potentially powerful El Niño event. With global climate agencies warning of strengthening El Niño conditions through 2026, the committee aims to improve early warning systems, emergency coordination, and climate resilience to minimize the devastating impacts of floods, landslides, and waterborne diseases.
Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project
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Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project

The Environment and Land Court in Meru has extended conservatory orders stopping the proposed construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Imenti Forest. The ruling keeps the ecologically sensitive forest protected as the court considers legal challenges over environmental conservation, biodiversity, and constitutional rights.
Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave
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Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave

A new scientific assessment has linked an estimated 1,300 deaths during Europe's record-breaking heatwave to human-induced climate change. Researchers warn that rising global temperatures are making extreme heat more frequent and deadly, with implications extending beyond Europe to vulnerable regions such as Africa, where communities face even greater risks from rising temperatures.