African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a landmark gathering at the Sarova Stanley Ballroom, the Government of Kenya, in partnership with private sector players, officially launched a multi-billion shilling initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s conservation landscape into a primary engine for economic growth and job creation. The event, titled the Inaugural LiFE NEXUS Dinner, centered on […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stark warning to global investors and developed nations, declaring that failure to finance climate-smart agriculture in Africa could trigger widespread disruption across global food systems. Speaking during the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary shifted the […]
Kilifi, Kenya– Stakeholders in mangrove conservation have raised concern over the growing trend of record-breaking tree planting campaigns, warning that many mangrove restoration projects are failing because they ignore critical ecological conditions. According to World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya), up to 80 percent of mangrove planting initiatives fail when restoration efforts are not […]
Residents of Meru County have received a major boost in the fight against climate change following the launch of the Subuiga Dam in Kisima Ward, Buuri Constituency. The dam, with a capacity of 150,000 cubic metres, is expected to significantly improve water availability for more than 10,000 residents from Matunda, Ntumburi, and Subuiga areas. The […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has issued an early health warning, urging citizens to prepare for a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases during the upcoming March–April–May (MAM) 2026 long rains. Speaking during the 12th National Climate Outlook Forum held in Nairobi, officials from the State Department of Health cautioned that prolonged and intense rainfall could […]
Climate change continues to disrupt farming in Kenya, especially in dry and semi-arid regions where water scarcity is pushing smallholder farmers to the brink. With agriculture being the main source of income for most rural households, farmers are now being encouraged to adopt modern, climate-smart techniques to safeguard their livelihoods. In Meru County, Lewa Wildlife […]
Belém, Brazil — The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has joined global civil society groups in issuing a sharp warning over what they describe as the escalating corporate capture of the United Nations climate negotiations. Speaking at a high-profile side event during COP30, activists, community leaders, and human rights advocates condemned […]
The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing grassroots climate justice at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At this year’s global summit, ACCRCC successfully secured recognition for pastoralist governance systems, particularly the “mom” dialogue mechanism […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — Bungoma County is emerging as a new hub for youth-driven climate justice efforts in Kenya, following the launch of the Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice and Sustainability (YECJS) project by the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA). The initiative aims to strengthen young people’s capacity to address climate change, land rights, […]
ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya — At least ten people have been confirmed dead after a massive landslide struck the Murkutwo area of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet County following hours of heavy rainfall on Friday night. According to Kerio Valley OCPD Zablon Okoyo, the landslide, which occurred at around 1 a.m., swept away several homes, leaving many residents […]
