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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. […]
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 […]
As Kenya moves forward in the development of the country’s climate action and environmental protection strategies, the country has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). During a meeting held on 5/3/2026 in his office, the Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary, Festus K. Ng’eno, hailed UNDP’s assistance in […]
Africa is a continent of shared waters presenting it with a great opportunity for unity. 90% of Africa’s surface is water, supports 75% of the population with 40% of the continent’s population depending on Trans boundary Aquifers (TBAs). According to Africa Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and Reporting System (WASSMO), there are up to 22 member […]
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied allegations that forest rangers in Mt Elgon give out firewood to young girls in exchange of sexual favours.In an official statement KFS explained that no cases have been reported or recorded to the service or any law enforcement agency within the county. Part of their statement read, “Routine […]
Green energy and sustainable environmental management do not exist in a legal vacuum. In Kenya, their foundation is firmly anchored in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, particularly Article 69, which places clear environmental obligations on the State. Article 69 requires the State to establish systems of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental audit, and environmental monitoring. […]
Safaricom PLC Director of Sustainable Business, Social impact and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been named the Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026. Schwab Foundation which was founded in 1998, accelerates social innovation for a more equitable, suitable and inclusive world. The 2026 awards feature social innovators and social entrepreneurs across 190 countries working […]
On April 1, 2025 Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa officially handed over the Ministry of Health to Hon. Aden Duale after serving for eight months and assumed office as the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.Since then, the CS has spearheaded key environmental initiatives in Kenya. Barasa has been meeting leaders at NEMA […]
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 […]
Kenya’s energy sector is being transformed by women who are breaking barriers and leading key initiatives across the country.From electrifying rural areas to managing corporate strategy, these professionals are setting new standards in a traditionally male-dominated field. Esther RuttoGeneral Manager, Power Distribution and Regional Coordination Directorate, Kenya Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation Esther Ruto […]
