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On 26th of January 2026, a group of journalists across East Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital for ‘Reporting on Extreme Heat in East Africa’ fellowship led by the Climate Resilience for All (HERA). The three-day training featured discussions with frontline workers and organisations on heat vulnerability and adaptation strategies in addition to practical workshops on sourcing data. […]
Kenya is experiencing the impacts of climate change including rising temperature records, drought conditions and flooding. Since 1960, the temperatures have increased by 1.0°C and are forecasted to rise by an additional 1.7°C by the 2050s. According to Kenya Red Cross, over 3.3 million people in Kenya face acute food insecurity caused by severe drought in Arid and Semi-Arid. […]
Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus K. Ng’eno presided over celebrations at Oloolua Forest to mark International Day of Forests 2026. The event was organized by the Oloolua Conservation Action for Resilience and Ecosystem Integrity (OLOOLUA C.A.R.E) by Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho. This year’s theme is “Forests and Economies” which highlights the significant role […]
Kenya has launched the “Transforming Livelihoods Through Climate Resilient, Low Carbon, Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains”(TUNZA project) in the Lake Region Economic Block to strengthen climate -resilient agriculture. Speaking during the launch, P.S. Environment and Climate Change Dr. Eng Festus K. Ng’eno hailed the TUNZA Project noting that it seeks to address environment and climate challenges […]
Nairobi residents on Saturday witnessed floods across the city that left major roads and buildings in flood-prone areas damaged. The flooding happens a week after a heavy downpour left several people displaced across the city. The interior Ministry has flagged 37 neighborhoods to be flood-prone areas. According to the ministry, a mapping exercise carried out […]
President William Ruto has signed the Meteorology Bill into law paving way for the transformation of the Kenya Meteorological Department into the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority.The new law is expected to strengthen weather and climate services in Kenya by creating an independent authority responsible for coordinating and delivering meteorological services across the country. How Kenya […]
Kenya is currently facing a drought emergency that has culminated into a humanitarian crisis. The condition has affected access to food, water and nutrition services placing millions of households at risk. The Kenya Red Cross Society and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies say that 3.3 million people spreading across 23 counties […]
NEMA Kenya in partnership with United Platform Solutions (UPS) has launched the Kenya Online Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (KOCEMS) ,a digital and real-time monitoring system. Through the initiative, NEMA will measure and analyze real-time data on air, water and noise pollution throughout the country. Air Pollution as a Cause for Many Deaths In her speech, […]
Tanzanian Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, weighed in on the importance of access to clean cooking energy during the Second Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) Women’s Conference on 4th March 2026. Dr. Dorothy reiterated the significance of clean energy to economic growth and gender equality. “Clean energy is not […]
KENYA: The heavy rainfall experienced in the last two days in the city of Nairobi has caused the rivers in the Karura Forest to overflow, leading to the closure of some of the popular trails and tourist sites due to flooding. The Kenya Forest Service has confirmed the flooding in the forest, with the rising […]
