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Maasai Women Drive Climate Resilience Through Beekeeping in Laikipia

Pauline Ongaji May 25, 2026

Maasai women in Laikipia are transforming their lives and landscapes through beekeeping, creating economic resilience and restoring ecosystems amidst climate change challenges. This initiative offers a sustainable path for pastoralist communities.

Conservation

Makueni Leads Local Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa May 22, 2026

Makueni County is at the forefront of climate resilience, implementing innovative water, agriculture, and conservation projects through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.

Climate Change

Climate Change is Damaging Human Relationships and Social Well-being, Study Warns

Peter Ngare May 18, 2026

Climate change is damaging human relationships, increasing loneliness, and disrupting communities globally, a new study reveals. This erosion of social health undermines collective action against environmental crises, highlighting the need for policies that strengthen community ties.

Opinions

Indigenous Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Climate Resilience

Dr. Millicent Kabara May 13, 2026

As climate disasters intensify, indigenous knowledge is emerging as a vital tool for climate resilience. Across Africa, communities are combining traditional ecological wisdom with modern science to strengthen adaptation, conserve ecosystems, and prepare for an uncertain climate future.

Climate Change

Kwale Farmers Turn to Mushroom Farming Amid Climate Change

Dan Kaburu May 7, 2026

Farmers in Kwale County are embracing oyster mushroom farming as a climate-smart alternative to traditional agriculture affected by erratic weather, drought, and rising farming costs. The low-input crop is offering new hope for income, nutrition, and resilience along Kenya’s coast.

Food Systems

Climate Smart Agriculture Lessons from Rwanda

Neville Ng'ambwa April 28, 2026

Rwanda is accelerating Climate Smart Agriculture to protect farmers from climate shocks while boosting productivity. Its approach offers practical lessons for Kenya and East Africa to scale resilience, improve yields, and secure food systems.

Green Finance

Kenya Unveils Carbon Registry, Opening Door to New Climate Investments

Peter Ngare February 16, 2026

Kenya launches the National Carbon Registry (KNCR), a digital ledger designed to track emissions and manage carbon credit projects. By verifying real-world emission reductions, the KNCR aims to unlock climate finance, create green jobs, and position Kenya as a regional leader in global carbon markets while addressing local community concerns.

Green Finance

Kenya’s Missing Climate Billions

Neville Ng'ambwa February 13, 2026

Kenya faces a climate finance crisis as an audit reveals billions from the IMF and GCF are untracked. This accountability gap threatens climate resilience and action, highlighting dormant institutions and a critical need for transparency.

Food Systems

IGAD Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Correspondent January 28, 2026

Food insecurity across the Horn of Africa is worsening as climate change intensifies droughts, floods and heat stress. IGAD warns that erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are eroding food production and livelihoods, pushing millions deeper into hunger.

Food Systems

Kenya Mobilises Cash Transfers in Drought-Hit Regions

Neville Ng'ambwa January 19, 2026

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is spearheading Kenya's drought response with the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), delivering Sh870.38 million in crucial cash transfers via Equity and KCB to protect vulnerable households and strengthen resilience against climate shocks.