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climate change Stories

IGAD launches East and Southern Africa's health preparedness, response and resilience programme in Kenya
Mwangi Maina  |  May 17, 2024

It will fund initiatives including climate change adaptation and mitigation, combatting infectious disease outbreaks, and ensuring access to high-qual...

Zimbabwe drought: Cabinet says more than half of population will need food aid
Reuters  |  May 15, 2024

Zimbabwe is among the worst-hit countries by the El Nino-induced drought in Southern Africa, with Zambia and Malawi also facing food shortages this ye...

Four million children affected by conflict, climate crisis in Somalia - UN expert
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

Isha noted that some of the most important issues that children and other vulnerable people are facing include forced evictions, as well as inadequate...

Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise
Adan Mohamed  |  May 10, 2024

Government agencies and ministries have been tasked with integrating tree planting into their operations.

CS Kindiki declares climate change a national security threat
Charity Kilei  |  May 10, 2024

The CS stressed the government's commitment to working with everyone to ensure the country has enough tree cover to protect the environment.

Kwale locals urged to be cautious of sand mines to avoid drowning
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

County Commissioner Stephen Orinde said many sand and stone mines pose a risk to locals, especially now that they are filled with rainy water.

UN Resident Coordinator warns of looming drought crisis amid ongoing floods
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2024

He also cautioned about the potential shift from floods to drought, citing forecasts indicating a possible return to drought conditions by the end of...

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 07, 2024

The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for th...

Elders embark on a mission to restore Kaya Forest
Mishi Gongo  |  May 06, 2024

One of the elders said they have taken the initiative to restore the lost dignity of the sacred forest and help fight climate change.

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Hanifa Adan  |  May 03, 2024

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.

Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2024

Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will...

Cyclone Hidaya likely to hit Coast region- Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

How a young woman is changing northern Kenya's climate story
Barack Oduor  |  May 02, 2024

Aged just 21 and a climate justice activist, Rukia is on a daring mission to change the climate story of the northern frontier region.

Heavy rains in East Africa as southern region grapples with drought
Mary Wambui  |  May 01, 2024

The sharp contrast has been attributed to climate change and human activities that have fast-tracked the phenomenon.

Kenya’s wealthy embrace green projects amid climate change concerns
Albert Mwazighe  |  Apr 30, 2024

Over the past month, the country has been experiencing heavy rainfall that has resulted in loss of lives and livelihoods, at an unprecedented scale.

Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 27, 2024

The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.

Pastoralists urged to venture into gum and resins trade for increased income
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 26, 2024

Gums and resins remain high in demand and are among the most sought-after commodities used in the production of food products such as chewing gum and...