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Kenya Targets $50bn in Green Deals at Africa Investment Forum

Dan Kaburu June 3, 2026

Kenya is set to host Africa’s first Green Investment Forum, aiming to unlock over US$50 billion in climate investments as the continent shifts from aid dependency to investment-driven green growth and climate resilience.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Flagship Climate Fund Hits 2.5 Million Beneficiaries Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Dan Kaburu May 4, 2026

Kenya’s flagship FLLoCA programme has reached 2.5 million beneficiaries ahead of its 2026 deadline, demonstrating the power of devolved climate finance. With over $295 million invested in community-driven projects, the initiative is reshaping resilience by placing local communities at the center of climate action.

Climate Change

AfDB Backs Green Careers Drive for Kenyan University Students

Correspondent January 21, 2026

The African Development Bank has partnered with Jacob’s Ladder Africa to equip Kenyan students with green skills for the future economy. Through the Green Careers Caravan, the initiative promotes careers in renewable energy, climate action, and sustainable agriculture.