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WMO Report: Extreme weather affected 13 million people, killed over 3,000 across Africa in 2025
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WMO Report: Extreme weather affected 13 million people, killed over 3,000 across Africa in 2025

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.

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa appearing before the Senate plenary on June 17, 2026. PHOTO/SENATE
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State advances Sh27bn water project to expand supply across Mombasa and Kilifi

In a statement to the Senate, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa said the project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership framework, is currently at the negotiation stage ahead of a final project agreement.

Kuresoi South MP, Joseph Tonui the Chairperson National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works during a committiee proceedings in Parliament on 9th June,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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Government admits cities growing faster than planning systems

Kenya’s Government has acknowledged that rapid urbanisation is outpacing infrastructure development, creating challenges in regulating high-rise buildings, drainage systems and urban planning. The ministry cites enforcement efforts, tighter building-approval requirements under the National Building Code, 2024, and new coordination systems.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking during the Global Observance of Desertification and Drought Day in Vipingo, Kilifi County, on June 17, 2026. PHOTO/DPCS
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Kindiki calls for global action to restore degraded rangelands, protect fragile ecosystems

The Deputy President emphasized that rangelands, wetlands and forests play a critical role in sustaining communities and economies, noting that their degradation directly affects food production, water resources and livelihoods.

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