November 13, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto to Spearhead National Tree-Planting Exercise
President William Ruto is on Monday set to spearhead a national tree-planting exercise in Kiu, Makindu, Makueni County, in line with the public holiday declared by Interior Cabinet… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: KENHA Says Isiolo - Merille Road Impassible After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) now says the Siolo-Merille Road is impassible following heavy rains and flooding saying it is currently impassable Read more »
Kenya: Water Levels in Tana River Rise to Critical Levels - Kenya Red Cross
Water levels in the Tana River have surged to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Devastating Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands
The ongoing rains have claimed lives and displaced more than 50,000 people in various parts of the country. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: PS Kipsang Says KCSE Candidates in Flooded Areas Moved to Safer Centres
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang says Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination candidates where schools have been submerged in floods due to ongoing… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Health Ministry Issues Guidelines for Rainy Season Safety
The Ministry of Health has released guidelines aimed at keeping Kenyans safe during the rainy season. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Kenya: Senator Roba Calls for Urgent Disaster Response as Floods Displace Thousands in North Kenya
United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party leader Senator Ali Roba has urged the government to upscale disaster response in northern Kenya where thousands have been displaced by floods… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Braces for Intense Rains and Potential Flooding - Meteorological Alert Issued
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of potential flooding due to heavy rains currently impacting several regions of the country. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Kenya President Ruto in Brazzaville for Climate Change Summit
President William Ruto is on Saturday scheduled to participate in the ongoing summit of the Three Basins, Biodiversity Ecosystems, and Tropical Forests (S3B EBFT) in Brazzaville,… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Meteorological Department Warns of Heavy Rainfall Downpour Over the Weekend
Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country from October 27. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Kenya: No El-Nino, Just Short Rains, Ruto Says After Weather Warning
The Kenya Meteorology Department has scaled down its El-Nino alert. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans Open to Investing in EVs to Mitigate Climate Change Effects #AfricaClimateHope
About seven in ten Kenyans are willing to invest in electric vehicles (EVs) to combat the effects of climate change, a new report reveals. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Kuria Roots for Traditional Knowledge, Jurisprudence to Fix Emerging Challenges
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the deployment of traditional knowledge and jurisprudence to address emerging challenges including climate change and… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: Over 40 Families Brave the Cold as Winds Destroy Homes in Teso
More than 40 families were left homeless in the span of two days after their houses were destroyed by a strong wind following the ongoing heavy down-pour in the county. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Why El Nino Could Be a Blessing or Curse for Stanchart Nairobi Marathon
The chairman of the StanChart Nairobi Marathon admits they are worried about the El Nino rains disrupting this year's edition of the annual road race, to be held on October 29… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Kenya: Changing Climate Realities - Flooding in New York City and the Looming Risks of El Nino in Kenya
Today, Global Warming is increasingly rising at unprecedented scale with countries around the world, both in the Global South and the Global North continue to confront the… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Kenya: Blinken Lauds Kenya's Peace, Climate Change Initiatives
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has lauded Kenya's contribution to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and across the world. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Convene Emergency Response Team Over El Nino
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will convene the National Emergency Response Committee to deliberate on the country's preparedness on the expected El Nino rains. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Kenya: CS Kuria Justifies Fuel Price Increase Projection, Links It to Climate Change
Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has come out to defend his projection of a possible increase in fuel prices until February 2024, in what has been described by… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Kenya: Aga Khan Retires Old Energy System for Biomass Boilers to Mitigate Climate Change
Aga Khan University Hospital has retired diesel generators that are used to power heating systems and replaced them with a biomass boiler to cut carbon emissions in the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Expresses Kenya's Solidarity With Libya After Devastating Floods
President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's solidarity with Libya following the devastating floods that led to the loss of over 2,300 lives. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Tea Industry Gathers At Africa Climate Summit to Advocate Sustainable Tea Practices to Create More Value From Tea
Lipton Teas and Infusions brought together leading stakeholders in the tea industry to foster increased value in Kenya through enhanced sustainability practices and the production… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: National Environment Management Authority to Mount Extended Producer Responsibility Checks Ahead of El Nino
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is set to constitute a multi-agency team to enforce the Extended Producer Responsibility protocol in waste management in a bid… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Says Kenya Has Proved Its Position Climate Action
Kenya has proved its position as a leader in climate Action and Conservation in Africa, First Lady Rachel Ruto has said Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: Enzi Ijayo Africa Initiative Launches on the Sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit
Africa is sleeping giant on renewable energy potential, with only seven percent of its vast geothermal, wind and solar energy potential currently being used. Read more »