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Environment
Kenya's Budget Sets Aside Ksh124.8 Billion for Climate Action
Kenya's 2026/27 budget allocates Ksh124.8 billion for climate resilience, including Ksh13.4 billion for forest conservation and Ksh3.2 billion for tree-growing programmes.
El Niño Aftermath: Kenya Strengthens Flood Early Warning Systems After 2024 Disasters
Kenya is investing Ksh 9 billion in upgraded flood early warning infrastructure after the 2024 El Niño season claimed over 200 lives and displaced half a million people.
Kenya's Mau Forest Gains 50,000 Hectares as Reforestation Drive Accelerates
Kenya's Mau Forest Complex has recorded a net gain of 50,000 hectares of tree cover over three years as the government's accelerated reforestation programme delivers measurable results.
UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi Launches Global Plastic Waste Treaty Implementation Hub
UNEP's Nairobi campus has inaugurated a dedicated hub to coordinate the rollout of the landmark global plastics treaty, positioning Kenya at the centre of global environmental governance.
Invasive Water Hyacinth Chokes Lake Victoria, Threatening 200,000 Fishermen's Livelihoods
Water hyacinth infestations have returned to Lake Victoria on a scale not seen since 2006, covering over 17,000 hectares and blocking fishing routes for 200,000 Kenyan fishermen.
Kenya's Wind Energy Capacity Hits 1,000 MW as New Turkana Turbines Come Online
Kenya's wind energy capacity crosses the 1,000 MW milestone as 71 new turbines at Lake Turkana Wind Power's Phase II expansion begin commercial generation.
Deforestation Rate in Kenya's Coastal Forests Doubles, Alarming Scientists
Kenya's coastal forests are losing cover at twice the rate recorded five years ago, with satellite data showing 14,000 hectares cleared in 2025 alone, scientists warn.
Kenya's Coral Reef Conservation Effort Wins UN Environment Prize
Kenya's community-led coral reef restoration programme along the Indian Ocean coast has won the 2026 UN Environment Champions of the Earth Prize for ecosystem restoration.
Nairobi River Restoration Project Clears 15 km of Urban Waterway
The Nairobi River Restoration Project has cleared 15 km of severely polluted urban waterway, removing 4,800 tonnes of solid waste in a landmark environmental intervention.