Experts call for better use of data to address climate mobility and disaster risks in East Africa

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…

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As Floods Intensify, East African Leaders Seek Solutions to Climate-Driven Migration

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…

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Media Urged to Educate Consumers on Waste Management as Kenya Enforces EPR Framework

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…

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Jacob’s Ladder Africa to Host Inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum in Nairobi

Jacob’s Ladder Africa has announced the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, set to take place from 11–13 August 2026 in Nairobi, in a move aimed at accelerating green enterprise creation and expanding employment opportunities across the continent. The forum, organised by the pan-African youth-focused organisation, will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders and civil society…

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Dr. Joyce Kithure Leads Dandora Clean-Up, Champions Environmental Conservation

The Spouse of the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, spearheaded a clean-up exercise in Dandora, Nairobi.  The Spouse to the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has called for heightened collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment. Highlighting the importance of a clean environment, Dr. Kithure said it is crucial for…

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Kenya Marks Wildlife Day as New Census Shows Cheetah, Wild Dog Numbers Halved in Four Years

Kenya marked World Wildlife Day at Rimoi National Reserve in Elgeyo Marakwet County, with the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano, calling on communities, youth, the private sector, and conservation partners to step up protection of the country’s fast-disappearing wildlife. Her urgent call comes against the backdrop of alarming new data indicating that…

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Major Transport Bottleneck Set to Ease as Gitaru Interchange Nears Completion

An aerial shot of one of the roundabouts of the Gitaru Interchange. The persistent gridlock around Gitaru could soon be a thing of the past as the construction of Gitaru Interchange reaches its final stage, unlocking one of the country’s biggest bottlenecks. In its latest project brief, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) states that…

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Kendu Bay ESP Market Nears Completion

Construction of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County is nearing completion, with the final phase of laying pavement blocks currently underway. According to a post shared on the Facebook page of Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, the project is…

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Mara River Under Threat as Scientists Call for Urgent Conservation Action

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has launched the Mara River Basin Exhibition at its headquarters in Nairobi, highlighting findings from 15 years of scientific research on one of East Africa’s most important river systems. The exhibition, unveiled on Thursday, March 5, 2026, showcases research conducted under the Mara Wildlife Subsidies Research Program (MWSP). It…

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