Weather Update: Sunshine Meets Showers in Kenya This Week

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development warns that erratic rainfall and falling domestic output are already fuelling volatility, threatening a broader wave of food inflation that could hit maize and other essentials.

The quarter century from 2000 to 2025 was essentially a transition from warning to action. The science became undeniable, policies took shape, and technology advanced, but the pace of change fell short of what was needed.

With this renewable foundation, Moi has revealed that Kabarak University is now pursuing artificial intelligence innovations powered by solar energy. These initiatives aim to drive advanced research, teaching, and real-world solutions, establishing the in

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has framed the Queen’s visit as a strategic opportunity: “The state visit provides a platform to strengthen Kenya–Denmark collaboration in renewable energy, climate action, and environmental protection. It presents oppo

UNICEF warns that the climate crisis is a children’s health emergency, with 1 billion children living in high‑risk regions and millions suffering from polluted air and extreme weather.

Kenya is moving out of its short‑rains season into hot, dry weather. While isolated showers persist in some regions, most of the country is already sunny, signaling the onset of the long dry season.

The climate crisis is a global health emergency. Heat, famine, pollution, and fragile health systems threaten billions, as each degree of warming fuels more illness, deaths, and inequality.

In her feature, Caroline chronicles the renewed flooding crisis in Baringo County, where Lake Baringo’s swelling waters have once again submerged schools, health centers, and homes. The story captures the haunting echoes of 2020’s displacements, but this

Kenya’s $800M Olkaria fertiliser plant marks a bold step in climate-smart agriculture, using geothermal energy to reduce emissions and boost food security.

For many families living near national parks, losing livestock to predators is not just frustrating but also financially damaging. In response, some take matters into their own hands, harming wildlife in return.

Tackling methane emissions gives Kenya a real chance to make meaningful progress in the fight against global warming. Through cooperation between the government, scientists, and local communities, the country can lead by example .

Climate-related disasters, such as major floods and wildfires, are becoming more frequent and severe, putting vulnerable populations at risk and emphasizing the need for comprehensive, coordinated action.

Since 1948, the IUCN has played a central role in shaping global conservation efforts. Many of the IUCN World Conservation Congress resolutions have influenced international agreements and national environmental policies.

With Kenya accelerating its commitment to the Early Warning for All initiative, Muriuki’s technical depth and strategic foresight are expected to fortify the Department’s ability to deliver timely, reliable, and actionable climate intelligence — protectin

The event aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3, that aims to halve the world food waste by 2030. With COP30 on the horizon, leaders say food systems must be central to climate negotiations.

World Tourism Day is not just a celebration but a reminder of the responsibility and opportunity embedded in the industry. For Kenya, the path forward lies in scaling innovation, enhancing sustainability, and fostering inclusive growth.

By encouraging mindful interaction with nature, the government seeks to ensure wildlife preservation for generations to come and strengthen public awareness of sustainable tourism practices.

Marking World Maritime Day is about more than celebration. It is an urgent reminder of the challenges facing the oceans and the shared responsibility to act.

“Global climate financing is unfair,” Ruto said, “forcing Africa to raise most of its resources at home and placing an impossible burden on economies that have contributed the least to this crisis.”

Dr. Harun Warui, a co-founder of the farm says it begun its operations in 2016 and ran solely on hydroelectric power until 2023 when they realized that the farm that hosts 13 dairy cows, 15 sheep, and several number of poultry birds, was unable to shoulde

With the new strategy in place, Kenya is not just planting bamboo, it’s planting the seeds of a greener, more resilient future.

With a reservoir capacity of 688 million cubic meters, Thwake is set to serve over 1.3 million people across Makueni, Kitui, and parts of Machakos including the rapidly expanding Konza Techno City.

KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo

By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.

An increasing number of farmers are adopting the concept of climate change resilience in their operations to enhance productivity. The shorter rainfall seasons have been delayed, and extended drought periods, particularly over the past three years, have a

The red colouration of Lake Bogoria should not alarm anyone; it has occurred severally before and is a natural phenomenon.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a powerful advisory opinion declaring that states are legally obligated to prevent environmental harm and protect both present and future generations from the effects of climate change.