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Kenya plans 100,000 green jobs as Environment Ministry, Somo Africa explore partnership

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Kenya plans 100,000 green jobs as Environment Ministry, Somo Africa explore partnership

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change met Somo Africa to discuss a partnership linked to creating 100,000 green jobs, including school environmental education, solar-powered agro-processing and improved farmer credit.

By Chrispho Owuor 19 May 2026

Murkomen unveils 10-year plan to restore Cherangany Hills ecosystem

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Murkomen unveils 10-year plan to restore Cherangany Hills ecosystem

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a 10-year CHERISH programme to restore the degraded Cherangany Hills ecosystem, protect key water sources and create 500,000 green jobs across four counties.

By Chrispho Owuor 17 Apr 2026

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe/HANDOUT

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Kenya to launch JobsConnect compact targeting 6 million green jobs by 2030

Kagwe said the initiative will also enhance food and nutrition security, reduce imports, and boost agricultural exports.

By Bradley Bosire 19 Nov 2025