Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed
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Kenya Launches 10-Year Strategy to Reclaim Land from Toxic Mathenge Weed

Kenya has launched its first-ever 10-year National Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) to combat the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as the Mathenge weed. Covering 2 million hectares across 22 counties, this systematic blueprint aims to reclaim grazing lands, restore waterways, and transform the toxic weed from a threat to a sustainable resource for local communities.
Kenya’s Drought Crisis Deepens as La Niña Lingers
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Kenya’s Drought Crisis Deepens as La Niña Lingers

Kenya is currently grappling with the severe tail end of a persistent La Niña event, which has drastically suppressed expected rainfall across the nation. The resulting intensification of drought conditions is now posing a critical threat to millions of lives. An estimated 2.1 to 2.5 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity through early 2026.