November 21, 2023
Kenya: Northern Kenya MPs Decry Over Unequal El Niño Aid Distribution
MPs from the Northern Kenya region have decried over what they perceive as discrimination and neglect by the national government in addressing the impact of the El Niño… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Army Helicopter Crashes in Wajir After Delivering Relief Food
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) logistics helicopter crashed in Buna, Wajir North, on Monday where it flew to deliver relief supplies to residents affected by floods. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: Wajir Leaders Seek Urgent Aid Amid Devastating El Nino Rains
Leaders from Wajir County have made an urgent appeal to the national government to release emergency funds to address the severe impact of the ongoing El Nino rains. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Heavy Rains At the Coast to Extend to January 31 - Forecast
Heavy rains in Mombasa and the larger coastal region are projected to continue until January 31, a new forecast has shown. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Kenya: At Least 80,000 Households Affected By the Ongoing El-Nino Rains - DP Gachagua
At least 80,000 households in 33 counties have been affected by the ongoing El-Nino rains, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Kenya: SGR Corridor Between Mombasa Terminus, Mariakani Closed to Freight Trains After Landslide
A section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) between the Mombasa terminus and Mariakani has been closed following a land slide due to the ongoing heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 10 People Killed in Torrential Rains Pounding the Coast in Past Week
Ten people have been killed in torrential rains that have been pounding Mombasa, Tana River, Kwale and Kilifi since last week. Read more »
Kenya: 2 KRA Officials Missing After Their Vehicle Was Swept Away By Floods in Kwale
Two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers have been reported missing after their vehicle was swept away by the raging floods in Ramisi, Kwale County. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Kenya: Homes, Roads Swamped as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding in Mombasa
Several homes in parts of Mombasa have been destroyed following flooding in the coastal city triggered by ongoing rains in the region. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya is a Green Country, Says Energy CS as He Leads Tree Planting
The Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has assured Kenyans that the country was on the right track to becoming a green country. Read more »
Kenya: 108,000 Trees Planted in Migori During the National Tree Planting Event
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Director Prof. Charles Ong'ondo has hailed the wonderful coordination between the national and the county for making the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Governor Njuki Issues Guidelines to Curb Careless Tree Cutting
Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki has issued fresh orders aimed at curbing the careless cutting down of trees for charcoal, asking traders to seek county permits before cutting… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Wait for Holidays to Plant Trees, MP Buyu Tells Constituents
Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu has urged his constituents not to wait for holidays to plant trees as the country joined hands to plant trees in a government ambitious… Read more »
Kenya: Captains of Industry Lead Tree-Growing Initiatives
As the National Tree Growing Day kicked off, the private sector players led by several captains of industry joined the exercise geared at facilitating the planting and nurturing of… Read more »
Kenya: Siaya's 0.23% Forest Cover Amongst the Lowest in the Country
Siaya is among the counties that pull the tail in forest cover and local residents have been challenged to embrace tree planting to improve the environment. Read more »
Kenya: Irrigation PS Kimotho Leads Govt Officials, Community Leaders in Kajiado Tree Planting Exercise
In a concerted effort to address environmental concerns and combat the effects of climate change, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Irrigation, Kimotho Kimani… Read more »
Kenya: 46 People Killed By Floods in Ongoing Rains, CS Kindiki Says
Forty six people have so far died across the country due to the ongoing heavy rains that has caused floods and displacement. Read more »
Kenya: Roads and Transport Ministry in Ambitious Plan to Plant 30 Million Trees By 2024
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has set an ambitious target of 30 million trees to align with the Presidential Programme for the Accelerated Restoration of Forests and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Concerted Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
President William Ruto has called for concerted efforts in environmental protection to mitigate the effects of climate change. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Tightened Emergency Response Measures to El Nino - DP Gachagua
The Government has tightened emergency response to the enhanced rainfall after the National Meteorological Services confirmed the heavy rains are as a result of the El Nino… Read more »
Kenya: El Nino It Is! DP Gachagua Says Weeks After President Ruto Downscaled Alert
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says Kenya is officially experiencing El Nino, weeks after President William Ruto downscaled the alert. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: 150mn Seedlings Available at KEFRI, KFS Nurseries for Planting on November 13
At least 150 million tree seedlings are available at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Kenya Forest Service (KFS) nurseries across the country to support Monday's… Read more »
Kenya: National Tree Growing Day. Here Is the Plan
On Monday, taking advantage of the short rains, we will launch an accelerated campaign towards growing 15 Billion trees by 2032. We aim to grow at least 100 Million seedlings on… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: PS Omollo Urges Kenyans to Pick Up Tree Seedlings From Their Chief Ahead of Tree Planting Day
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to actively participate in the National Tree Growing initiative spearheaded by President William Ruto on the Monday by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Targets to Grow 100 Million Trees on November 13, CS Tuya Announces
Environment Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has called on Kenyans to unite in observance of National Tree Growing Day by planting a minimum of two seedlings each… Read more »