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Ecosystem Loss Costing Kenya Billions, World Bank Warns

Peter Ngare March 19, 2026

Kenya is losing billions annually due to degraded forests, wetlands and rangelands, according to a new World Bank report. The study warns that ecosystem loss is weakening climate resilience, cutting productivity and deepening economic vulnerability across key sectors.

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Deforestation Could Be Amplifying Kenya’s Flood Disasters, New Research Warns

Peter Ngare March 18, 2026

Deforestation is significantly increasing flood risks in Kenya, with new research showing forest loss can make severe floods up to eight times more likely. Experts warn that degraded water towers and rapid urbanisation are compounding the country’s vulnerability to extreme weather.