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2026

Met Office Warns 2026 Could Be Among the Four Warmest Years on Record

The Met Office predicts that 2026 will be one of the four warmest years on record, with an estimated global average temperature of between 1.34°C – 1.58°C.The central estimate is predicted to be 1.46°C which is above the pre-industrial levels but lower than the 1.55°C recorded in 2024.  Dr Nick Dunstone, who participated in the […]

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Safaricom Deepens Climate Commitment with KES 41.6 Billion Green Bond Listing

Safaricom PLC has listed its first tranche of its Domestic Medium-Term Note on the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). The green bond attracted applications worth KES 41.6 Billion an oversubscription of 175.7 percent, making it Kenya’s largest green Bond in Kenya to date.  Safaricom celebrated the listing during NSE bell-ringing ceremony which brought together key leaders from […]

Truphena Muthoni hugging a tree during the 72-hour tree hugging feat

Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree Hug Highligts Conservation, Mental Health and Disability Inclusion

Twenty-two year old Environmental activist and scout, Truphena Muthoni, has broken a record after becoming the first person to hug a tree for 72 hours nonstop. Muthoni who completed the feat at 12:25 noon on 12/11/2025  braved cold nights, rains and fatigue to advocate for environmental conservation. Muthoni’s 72-hour tree hugging feat was flagged off […]

Going Vegan and Cutting Flights Among WRI’s List of Most Impactful Climate Actions

Climate change is a crisis that may seem too big for any individual to influence. We have numerous industries driving global emissions, corporations dominating the global supply chains and governments controlling energy policies. While global action is crucial, a new analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows how the choices we make everyday  can […]

KenGen WILL operate Kenya’s first nuclear plant

KenGen To Lead, Operationalize Kenya’s First Nuclear Plant

The Government of Kenya has appointed the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) as the operator of its first nuclear power plant, advancing the government’s plan to add up to 10 gigawatts of new electricity capacity to fuel long-term industrial growth. EXPLORE: Celebrating Influential Women in Kenya’s Energy Sector 2025 Speaking during the signing of a […]

Kenyan Court Declares Sharing Local Seeds Legal in Landmark Win for Farmers

Kenya’s High court has ruled that sharing local seeds is not a crime, a judgement that has been hailed as a victory for small holder farmers and climate justice. For many decades, Kenyan farmers risked threat of two years imprisonment or upto ksh 1 million fine for selling or sharing unregistered seeds,but the judgement dismantled […]

cop30; Heat stress could wipe away about 80 milion jobs

COP30: In 5 Years, Heat Stress Could Wipe 80M Jobs

The UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, COP30, world leaders took action to confront the growing threat of extreme heat.During the conference, the leaders agreed to the Global Cooling Pledge aimed at reducing cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report from UNEP predicts that cooling demand could more than triple […]

A photo of Wilberforce Seguton and other partners during the launch of the Husika App

Husika App: An Early Warning System for Climate Disaster Alerts

Climate change is a reality that’s shaping every aspect of our lives.  One of the biggest challenges we are dealing with is the growing unpredictability of weather patterns. The growing effects and impacts of global climate change have made technological advancements significant in combatting environmental challenges.   Climate scientists are fighting to develop tools and apps […]

OAFLAD launching the Building Resilience campaign

UNGA80: OAFLAD Launches #BuildingResilience for Gender-Inclusive Climate Action

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has launched a new campaign #BuildingResilience  to tackle the rising dual crises of climate change and conflict, that continue to affect women and girls across Africa.  The launch was unveiled at a side event on 23 September 2025, at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice […]

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NEMA Raises Alarm Over Return of Plastic Bags

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has raised alarm over the illegal re-emergence of plastic bags in Kenya. In a public notice issued on 8th September 2025, the authority warned that offenders will face tough legal action. The notice stated that anyone found manufacturing, importing, selling, or using plastic bags without a licence risks a […]