Nairobi, Kenya, April 15, 2026 — A seven-year climate resilience programme funded by the Government of Sweden has restored over 23,000 hectares of degraded land and improved livelihoods for nearly 73,000 people across nine arid and semi-arid (ASAL) counties, as partners marked its official close. Implemented by World Vision Kenya with support from the Swedish…
The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 14, 2026 — Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has marked its 20th anniversary with a strong call to scale proven solutions that can boost farmer incomes, strengthen resilient food systems, and drive inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. The milestone was commemorated during a high-level convening in Addis…
Somali refugees in Dadaab have been pitching makeshift shelters on the outskirts of one of the camps.Photo Courtesy|© UNHCR/Charity Nzomo Families Flee Only When Survival Collapses Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026 – Prolonged drought in Somalia is forcing families to flee across borders into Kenya. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing human rights crisis. At…
Photo showing gender and child rights in climate adaptation strategies across the region. Photo courtesy| The Guardian. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026– Experts are concerned about climate policies in the Horn of Africa. These policies do not adequately address how climate change disproportionately affects women and children. They warn that current interventions are mostly gender-blind,…
7th edition Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold was officially launched on today, setting the stage for another high-profile night of athletics on April 24. Organisers used the launch to reaffirm the event’s growing stature on the global circuit, while highlighting the continued support of Absa Bank, which has served as the title sponsor…
– Currently, Kenya has more than 120 circular economy businesses operating across the value chain Nairobi, Kenya, March 30, 2026 – Invest Kenya has launched Waste Management and Circular Economy: Investment Pathways and Opportunities in Kenya, a new investment prospectus aimed at unlocking investment in Kenya’s waste management and circular economy sectors and highlighting the…
Stakeholders at the Regional symposium on Climate mobility held in Nairobi on March 26, 2026 Experts have underscored the urgent need to strengthen the use of data and regional collaboration to address the growing challenges of climate change, displacement and disaster risks across East Africa. The call emerged during a symposium organised by the International…
Stakeholders during a panel discussion during the IOM Regional Symposium on Climate Mobility at Moven pick hotel in Nairobi from March 24-26, 2026 Climate change is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest drivers of displacement across East Africa, forcing thousands of families to abandon their homes as floods, drought and environmental degradation intensify across…
Panel discussion during the KEPRO Media breakfast in Nairobi on Tuesday March 24, 2026 The media has been urged to play a leading role in educating consumers on responsible waste management as Kenya steps up enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework aimed at reducing pollution and strengthening recycling systems. The call was made…
