Climate change adaptation Stories

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

World’s largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, set for 2026 debut after historic launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...

Court summons ferry manager Bakari Gowa over 2019 Likoni tragedy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The case has also been clouded by controversy over missing CCTV footage. The court previously received only a partial recording, raising suspicions of...

Ruto rebukes Trump’s climate denial at UNGA, says facts are irrefutable
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 27, 2025

Ruto countered the remarks sharply, saying, "You cannot reverse the trends that are going on. Floods are ravaging continents, wildfires, drought and e...

Court rejects bid to block Joho's merchant shipping regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The court observed that the process of formulating the Merchant Shipping Regulations, 2024, was not only transparent but also participatory.

IMF says elections, climate shocks threaten Tanzania’s economic gains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

The Fund observed that the country’s output expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first three months of 2025, but warned that deeper reforms are needed to p...

MPs demand safe disposal of asbestos across Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The House is expected to debate the committee’s report in the coming days, with MPs pressing for swift action to protect public health.

Global companies lag in climate risks readiness as Africa faces urgent adaptation gap
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 23, 2025

The warning comes ahead of a series of high-stakes climate and development gatherings in New York this September, including the United Nations General...

Auditor General flags Sh475 million climate summit grant signed four months after event
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the government failed to demonstrate how the delayed funds were applied, warning that the money may have been dive...

FKF to boost club revenue in SportPesa League by developing merchandising culture
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

FKF is working on creating a system and format that will make it easier for fans to purchase official merchandise, both for the national teams and for...

Government launches 10-year mega plan to revive Mau Forest Complex
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The programme forms part of President William Ruto’s 15 Billion Tree Growing Campaign, which the Environment CS described as “a social contract and a...

NEMA issues 14-day ultimatum to businesses over pending licence applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The directive follows the rollout of NEMA’s ENVIS and ERP systems in July, which the agency said were designed to improve efficiency and accountabilit...

African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: Lessons from Durban and Harare
The Conversation  |  Sep 17, 2025

Cities need new ways to adapt to climate change. The current system of social, economic and political structures that cities are based on is built on...

Kenya’s tree-planting drive struggles as budget falls behind
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Launched in 2022, the initiative is split into two major projects: a Sh200 billion programme under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and a Sh300 billion...

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal
The Conversation  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the World Meteorological Organisation, temperatures in Africa are increasing faster than the global average. Recent estimates suggest tha...

Green investment rises as lenders pump Sh18 trillion into climate finance
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2025

The increase comes at a time when governments are under mounting pressure to accelerate the transition to low-carbon economies.

Childhood obesity on the rise in Kenya: Experts warn of lifestyle, diet and cultural triggers
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 11, 2025

According to Dr Micah Kibera, a Nairobi-based clinical nutritionist, one of the most overlooked causes is the steady decline of physical activity in c...

African leaders adopt Addis Ababa Declaration as second African Climate Summit ends
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The declaration aims to mobilise resources for Africa’s green development and place the continent at the forefront of innovative, homegrown climate so...

NEMA under fire from Environment Institute of Kenya over unstable ENViS rollout, licensing chaos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK) wants Nema to reinstate the old system while ENViS undergoes stabilisation, and to involve stakeholders in re...

What's next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM out?
DW News  |  Sep 10, 2025

Nepal could face prolonged political and constitutional chaos unless there's an agreement to form a national unity government, say experts.

Nepal’s Prime Minister resigns after deadly protests over social media ban
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2025

The unrest, the worst in decades, erupted after Oli's government imposed a sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms.

Africa urges wealthy nations for $50 billion annual climate support amid rising crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Africa’s exposure to climate shocks, such as droughts and floods, was undermining development and...

Harambee Stars rocked as Abud Omar suspended, Omija misses Seychelles clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 08, 2025

Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the s...

FKF drops ticket prices to rally fans behind Harambee Stars at Kasarani showdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the orig...

Kenya, Ethiopia to boost cooperation on renewable energy, climate finance as Ruto attends Africa climate summit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

Ruto is expected to launch the report “From Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Africa’s Journey of Climate Action and Partnership,” which reviews progress since...

Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The UN is leading efforts to tackle household air pollution which is one of the world’s greatest public health threats and particularly harmful for ch...

Ethiopia bids to host 2027 UN climate summit, rivalling Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ethiopia is highlighting Addis Ababa's infrastructure, connectivity and experience in staging international meetings.

Tusker FC bids farewell to Ryan Ogam as he seals Wolfsberger AC move
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 03, 2025

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...

McCarthy clinches SJAK coach of the month award following CHAN 2024 run
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...

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