September 20
Kenya: Pastoralists Key to Success of Kenya's Climate Action - Duale
Government is acutely aware of the special place held by pastoralist communities that occupy the highly vulnerable ASALs in the delivery of its broad climate action mandate. Read more »
September 18
Kenya: Investing in Nutrition Is Key to Fighting Climate Change and Global Health Challenges - Goalkeepers Report
In the fight against climate change, one of the most effective strategies might not be what you expect: investing in nutrition. Read more »
September 17
Africa: Gates Foundation Report Calls for Targeted Global Health Spending to Save Millions of Children From Malnutrition and Disease
New modelling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger's worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost health, spur economic… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Mombasa Among 25 African Cities Facing Water Scarcity
Nairobi and Mombasa are some of the African cities that are grappling with water shortages, a new report reveals, highlighting the impact of urbanization on meager resources. Read more »
September 16
Kenya: Why Financial Industry Must Act Now to Mitigate Climate Losses Ahead
The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of upto Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out… Read more »
September 13
Kenya: CS Duale Vows to End Illegal Logging
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has vowed to end illegal logging of public forests and ordered criminals involved in forest illegalities… Read more »
Kenya: KWS, WRTI Seeking to Create Wildlife Migration Corridors
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders are seeking ways of creating migration corridors between… Read more »
Kenya: Lixil and Unicef Extend Partnership to 2027, Aiming to Expand Access to Safe Sanitation in 6 Countries
TOKYO/GENEVA, Sep 13 - LIXIL and UNICEF have announced the extension of their partnership until 2027, aiming to expand efforts in six countries to provide more communities with… Read more »
September 12
Kenya: 20,000 Youth to Be Recruited Under Climate Worx Initiative to Support Nairobi River Regeneration
The government is set to recruit 20,000 youth under Climate WorX Mtaani Initiative to support the Nairobi River regeneration project Read more »
September 11
East Africa: MPs Furious As CS Joho Reveals Sh1.6bn Spent Counting Fish in Indian Ocean Last Year
Lawmakers are irked following disclosures that the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime affairs revealed that it had spent Sh1.6 billion for fish stock assessment in the… Read more »
September 10
Kenya: Strengthening UNEP Part of Kenya's Foreign Policy - Environment Envoy
Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Amb Gertrude Angote has said strengthening the UN agency headquartered in Kenya was at the core… Read more »
September 09
Kenya: Nairobi Joins Breathe Cities Initiative in Fight Against Air Pollution
Nairobi is set to make a monumental step in its fight against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on Wednesday Read more »
September 05
Kenya: Environment CS Duale Attends 10th Amcen Special Session On Drought Resilience in Abidjan
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is representing Kenya at the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment… Read more »
September 04
Kenya: Man Killed, Tens of Families Displaced After Nakuru Flash Floods
A man was swept away by storm water and tens of families displaced in Kaptembwa area of Nakuru West as heavy rains pounded the area. Read more »
August 30
Kenya: 11 Percent of Kenya's Clean Energy Supplied By Lake Turkana Wind
Lake Turkana Wind Power generated 1,481 gigawatt-hours of clean energy last year that was injected into the national grid. Read more »
August 29
Kenya: Met Department Issues Heavy Rains Advisory in Western, North Eastern Kenya
The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of heavy rains and a bumper from the Western Region during the forthcoming short rainy season. Read more »
August 27
Kenya: Chilly Weather Conditions to Continue Across Parts of Kenya
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather outlook for the last week of August to early September, forecasting intermittent cold and cloudy conditions in various… Read more »
August 26
Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Destructive Hyena Captured in Migori
Residents of Lichota-Suna West Sub County have thanked Kenya Wildlife Services for capturing a hyena that has been causing them sleepless nights. Read more »
Kenya: NYS to Oversee Youths Recruited Under Climate Works Mtaani
President William Ruto has directed the National Youth Service to oversee the youth recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani initiative for managing Kenya's environmental… Read more »
August 22
Kenya: Kengen Banks On Effective Water Management to Maintain Affordable Electricity Costs
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured of continued provision of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) even after the cessation of rainfail. Read more »
August 21
Kenya: CS Duale Calls On Judicial Institutions to Strengthen Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked judicial institutions led by the judiciary to support the Ministry and its agencies including NEMA to enforce the various… Read more »
August 20
Kenya: Parts of Rift Valley, Western Kenya to Receive Heavy Rains - Kenya Met
Counties in the North Western parts of Rift Valley and Western Kenya are set to receive heavy rains, the weather man has revealed. Read more »
August 19
Kenya: Residents of Baringo's Kiptorit Village Evacuate in Fear Amid Tremor-Induced Cracks
Residents of Kiptorit village of Sacho Ward in Baringo have urged the Disaster Management team to save them from impending danger following the emergence of deep cracks on the… Read more »
August 14
Kenya: BAT Cuts Greenhouse Emissions By 54 Percent Through Solar Energy
The British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya saw a 54 percent reduction in its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions last year, which is within the 2030 target of a 50 percent… Read more »