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How Planting Right Trees in Right Places can Help Kenya Tackle Rising Heat

Peter Ngare February 20, 2026

As Nairobi swelters under intensifying January–February heat, scientists say the right trees planted in the right places could cool city streets by up to 12°C. But urban forestry is not just about numbers — it is about smart planning, indigenous species, and ensuring low-income neighborhoods benefit equally.

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.

Climate Change

Kenyan Innovator Using Data to Help Farmers Beat Climate Change

Correspondent January 27, 2026

As droughts intensify across Kenya, a local innovator is using solar-powered sensors and AI-driven data to help smallholder farmers make smarter decisions, protect their harvests, and survive a rapidly changing climate.