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COP31: Delivering on Africa’s Climate Priorities

Correspondent November 10, 2026

African countries are urging COP31 to turn climate commitments into action through increased finance, clean energy investment, stronger climate resilience and improved food security.

COP31

Climate Disasters Leave Growing Mental Health Burden Across Africa

Correspondent November 10, 2026

Climate disasters are taking a growing toll on mental health across Africa, with flood survivors facing anxiety, depression and trauma. Experts are calling for long-term, community-based psychological support as part of climate resilience.

COP31

COP31 Leaders Face Delivery Test on Climate Finance, Energy and Resilience

Dan Kaburu November 8, 2026

COP31 leaders are under pressure to turn climate commitments into action, with climate finance, clean energy, methane reduction and resilience emerging as key priorities. The Antalya summit will test whether countries can deliver practical solutions while strengthening energy security and protecting vulnerable communities.

Green Finance

Equity Group’s Climate Financing Expands as Emissions Rise

Peter Ngare November 6, 2026

Equity Group increased its climate financing to over KSh26 billion in 2025, even as its greenhouse gas emissions rose by 19 per cent.

Green Finance

AFC, Green Climate Fund Launch $690m Africa Climate Facility

Neville Ng'ambwa November 5, 2026

The Africa Sovereign Climate Facility brings together climate finance and project support to help turn national priorities into resilient development. Its approach could hold lessons for Kenya and East Africa.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Economy Faces Growing Threat from Weather Shocks

Peter Ngare November 5, 2026

The World Bank warns that extreme weather could threaten Kenya’s economic growth, disrupt agriculture and transport, and increase food prices, urging greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure.

Food Systems

A 12-Year-Old Farmer Growing Food, Income and Hope in Drought-Prone Kilifi

Correspondent November 4, 2026

A 12-year-old boy in drought-prone Kilifi is using climate-smart farming skills to grow food, earn income and inspire his community through a small kitchen garden.

Tech & Energy

Africa’s Renewable Energy Push Runs into a Financing Wall

Peter Ngare November 3, 2026

Africa needs $3.2 trillion in renewable energy investment by 2050 to expand electricity access and accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels, but high financing costs remain a major obstacle.

Conservation

The Hidden Cost of Kenya’s Mitumba Waste

Peter Ngare November 2, 2026

Waste pickers in Kenya play a vital role in recovering discarded second-hand clothes, yet remain poorly paid and largely unrecognised, highlighting major gaps in the country’s textile recycling system.

Climate Change

World’s Richest Fuel Climate Disasters as Poor Pay the Highest Price

Peter Ngare November 2, 2026

The world’s richest people contribute disproportionately to climate change, while poorer communities bear the greatest costs of floods, droughts and extreme heat, according to a new Oxfam report.