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Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype

Correspondent June 25, 2026

Solar energy offers significant benefits for Kenyan agriculture, reducing costs and extending irrigation to off-grid areas. However, it's not a standalone solution for complex challenges like water scarcity, soil fertility, or market access. True agricultural transformation requires a holistic approach, with solar power serving as a valuable tool, not a miracle cure.

Food Systems

Kenya’s Agri-Insurance Boom Climate Resilience

Neville Ng'ambwa May 27, 2026

Kenyan smallholder farmers are increasingly turning to crop and index-based livestock insurance as climate shocks intensify, transforming agricultural insurance into a vital climate adaptation tool.

Conservation

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

Africa Green Shift Biodiversity and Economic Resilience Intertwined

Neville Ng'ambwa May 23, 2026

African nations are strategically integrating biodiversity conservation with renewable energy development, moving beyond mere environmental compliance to build financially self-sustaining projects. This structural shift, exemplified by Kenya's surging investments, prioritizes ecological health and localized green manufacturing.

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.

Tech & Energy

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Peter Ngare May 21, 2026

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. The tax shift signals a policy contradiction that could stall investor confidence in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector.

El Niño Watch

Global Climate Experts Warn East Africa to Prepare for Extreme El Niño Weather

Correspondent May 18, 2026

East Africa faces potential floods and landslides as a powerful El Niño looms. Scientists warn of severe weather disruptions, urging preparedness in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The region's vulnerability to Pacific and Indian Ocean warming could lead to intense rainfall.

Tech & Energy

The Hidden Mental Toll of Firewood Collection

Neville Ng'ambwa May 15, 2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month highlights global wellness, African women face a silent crisis where hours spent searching for firewood are linked to a 50% increase in depression risks.

Climate Change

Africa Forward Summit Climate and Green Growth

Neville Ng'ambwa May 11, 2026

The Africa Forward Summit 2026 convenes this week, placing Africa's climate and environmental priorities at the forefront. Discussions will shape green industrialisation, financial reform, ocean health, and sustainable agriculture, with a direct link to the upcoming G7 agenda.

Conservation

Kenya to Host Global Flyways Summit as Migratory Birds Decline

Dan Kaburu May 5, 2026

Kenya is set to host the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi this September, marking the first time the global conservation forum comes to Africa, as new data from BirdLife International reveals that 40% of migratory bird species are in decline due to the loss of critical habitats along major flyways.