Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test
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Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test

Kenya’s indigenous seed systems face a defining legal and policy test as the government appeals a High Court ruling that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous seed. The outcome, alongside the ongoing review of the country’s seed law, could shape farmers’ control over seed, agricultural biodiversity and the resilience of local food systems.
Carbon Credits Must Deliver More Than Cash to Farmers
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Carbon Credits Must Deliver More Than Cash to Farmers

Carbon credits can provide additional income for smallholder farmers, but their real value should extend beyond payments. Lessons from agricultural carbon projects in Kenya show that agroforestry, composting, soil and water conservation and improved farming practices can strengthen productivity, restore soils and build resilience — while also highlighting the need for transparency, fair benefit-sharing and meaningful farmer participation.
Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start
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Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start

Kenya’s coastal counties are expected to be the first to experience heavy rainfall linked to a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and the Tana Delta are already receiving significant rains, raising concerns over flash floods, displacement, crop damage and transport disruptions as rainfall spreads inland.
East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost
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East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost

East African smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set to benefit from a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and IFAD. The ARCAFIM programme will support irrigation, water harvesting, climate-resilient agriculture, storage, renewable energy and other investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting about 260,000 producers and 500 rural enterprises.
Kenya Activates Emergency Measures as El Niño Risk Rises Above 90 Per Cent
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Kenya Activates Emergency Measures as El Niño Risk Rises Above 90 Per Cent

Kenya has activated emergency preparedness measures as the likelihood of a strong El Niño event during the October–December short rains rises above 90 per cent. With 18 counties facing heightened risks, authorities are strengthening drainage systems, preparing evacuation centres and placing emergency teams on standby to reduce deaths, displacement and damage.
Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk
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Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk

As El Niño raises the risk of extreme rainfall across the Greater Horn of Africa, ICPAC is strengthening efforts to forecast where climate disasters could force people from their homes. By combining climate forecasts with data on poverty, livelihoods and past displacement, the initiative aims to help governments and humanitarian agencies act before communities are forced to flee.
How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives
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How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives

Indigenous women in Narok are combining traditional ecological knowledge with agroforestry, tree nurseries and sustainable livelihoods to restore degraded sections of the Mau Forest. Through the Paran Women Group, conservation is also creating income, strengthening women’s decision-making power and preserving knowledge passed down through generations.
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.