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Environment
Environment and climate in Kenya: conservation, forests, water, pollution and community adaptation stories.
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.
Kenya's Wildlife Census 2026: Elephant Population Rises to 36,000
Kenya's 2026 National Wildlife Census confirms the elephant population has grown to 36,000, a 12% increase since 2021 driven by anti-poaching success and community conservancies.
Tana River Flooding Displaces 40,000 Residents as Climate Variability Worsens
Catastrophic Tana River flooding has displaced 40,000 residents across Tana River and Garissa counties, exposing Kenya's widening climate adaptation gap.
Kenya's Carbon Credit Market Attracts $400 Million in Investment
Kenya's voluntary carbon market has drawn $400 million in foreign investment in the first half of 2026, cementing the country's position as Africa's carbon trading hub.