April 03, 2023
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Kenya: At Least 7 People Killed in Gilgil Flash Floods After Heavy Rainfall
At least seven people were killed in flash floods at Oljorai area, Gilgil following heavy rains Monday night. Read more »
March 27, 2023
East Africa: IGAD Urges International Community to Step Up Drought Relief Efforts in the Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is calling on the international community to commit more resources to combat the drought ravaging the Horn of Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Downpour in Garissa Render Many Roads Impassable
The ongoing rainfall has affected parts of Garissa County especially Modogashe and parts of Fafi and Ijara constituencies. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Kenya: KDF Donates Medical Supplies to Somalia's Afmadhow Hospital as It Battles Cholera
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS II) led by Commander Sector II, Brigadier William Kamoiro on… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Meteorological Department Says Rainfall Expected Over Few Areas in the Country
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted occasional rainfall over a few areas in the country starting Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Hit By Flower Shortage Due to Prolonged Drought
The prolonged drought and drying up of river Molo and Rongai has negatively affected the production of flowers in Nakuru county. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Tana River Farmers Asked to Plant Early Maturing Crops Ahead of Depressed March-May Long Rainy Season
Farmers in Tana River County have been urged to plant early maturing crops after the weather forecasted a depressed March-Mat long rainy season. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: Weatherman Forecasts Delayed Start of Long Rains Season
The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of a delayed onset of the March to May long rains season. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Schneider Electric, BCG to Roll Out Climate Action Intervention Targeting Borana Herders
Kenya's North Eastern Borana community is set to benefit from a cutting-edge documentary project highlighting use of technology and local action in the fight against climate change… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Further Sh4 Billion to Mitigate Drought Situation
The Cabinet has approved a further Sh4 billion to mitigate the drought situation in the country. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says New Paradigm Shift Needed in Funding Climate Action
President William Ruto has called for a new paradigm shift in the financing of climate action. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Six Million People Facing Acute Food Shortage in 32 Counties - Drought Report
A recent survey shows that an estimated 6 million people in 32 counties have been affected by the prolonged drought following a fifth consecutive poor rainfall season especially in… Read more »
Kenya: Billions Set Aside for Drought Response, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has called for scalling up initiatives and interventions to counter the nation's worsened drought and food shortage. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power to Convert Its 2,000 Vehicles to Electric Over Four Years
Kenya Power has assured electric vehicle (EV) investors that it has enough energy capacity to meet demand from clean cars. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: We Need Help to Feed 4.3m Kenyans - Drought Response Team
The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has appealed for additional financial donations to support 4.3 million Kenyans at risk of starvation. Read more »
Kenya: World Resources Institute to Partner With Nairobi River Commission in Restoration of Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has received a major boost following a commitment of technical and financial support from the World Resources Institute (WRI) in cleaning the Nairobi… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: Kakamega Firm Turns Sugarcane Bagasse Into Fuel Pellets #AfricaClimateCrisis
A local company, Powerspot Pelletizers, has set up a plant that produces pellets from sugarcane bagasse in Kakamega. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Africa: Security of Africa's High Seas Critical to Global Security - US Military Official
The safety and security in the waters surrounding Africa is critical to maintaining a stable and secure global environment, a top United States military official has said. Read more »
Kenya: How Startup Is Recycling Plastic Waste to Make Eco-Friendly Fencing Poles
In the outskirts of Kiambu County, we found a Kenyan start up Noma Green Plastics which has embarked on recycling plastic waste into eco-friendly fencing poles and outdoor… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Kenya: Conservator Announces Fire Season in Mau Forest
The Nakuru Regional Forest Conservator for the Mau Forest area Francis Kariuki has declared a fire season as a result of the prevailing dry spell and heightened temperatures and… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt Unveils Plans to Accede the Establishment of a Green Growth Institute
The Government of Kenya has unveiled plans to accede to the establishment of a Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that will support green investments in the country. Read more »
Kenya: New Feature to Allow City Residents to Self Read Their Water Meters Through USSD Code
A new feature that has been introduced by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) will now allow Nairobi residents to read their water meters through its USSD code 888… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Additional Sh2bn to Fight Famine and Drought
The government has set aside Sh2 billion for immediate response to the raging drought and famine, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said even as he called for consolidation of… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Arrested With Sh2.1mn Worth Elephant Tusks to Be Charged
A police officer who was arrested over the weekend with elephant tusks worth Sh2.1 million is due to be charged in court. Read more »