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AGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change
KRCS Secretary-General, Ahmed Idris, said financial support from the United States has dropped by about 40 per cent, affecting humanitarian programmes that have relied on international assistance for many years.
Bangura said Nairobi remains the only city in Africa hosting two global UN headquarters — the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) — giving Kenya a special place within the organisation.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the party said warnings issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) point to what could become the country's most severe El Niño season in 150 years.
Since its launch in 2020, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge has raised more than US$25 million, equal to over Sh3.2 billion, to support ranger welfare across Africa. Organisers say the continent currently has only one-fifth of the number of frontline rangers required to effectively manage and protect its conserved and protected areas.
Mombasa Deputy Park Warden Daniel Kirui says community partnerships, coral restoration, and the protection of endangered species are at the heart of efforts to safeguard Kenya's oldest marine park for future generations
Some of those who lost their lives were discovered inside vehicles that had been swallowed by the fast-moving blaze. While witnesses believe a fallen power line sparked the fire before it spread into nearby woodland, officials have not confirmed what triggered the disaster
The organisation says expanding infrastructure, improving digital connectivity and creating greater economic opportunities in rural areas will strengthen resilience and support sustainable development
The report urges governments to strengthen climate adaptation to reduce economic losses and safeguard critical transport infrastructure from future climate shocks
Ruto said the decision to focus on the blue economy was made three years ago after the government identified that the sector had not been contributing enough to national growth and development.
The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 report released on June 18,2026 says floods were the most frequently reported hazard, accounting for more than half of all recorded extreme weather events. The impacts were felt across multiple sectors, including agriculture, water resources, health, infrastructure and livelihoods.
Kerry, founder of the Our Ocean Conference initiative, described the gathering as a milestone for the continent, noting that it is the first time a major international conference dedicated to oceans has been hosted in Africa