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The Kenya Development Corporation says the fund will help channel investment into renewable energy, climate-resilient bu...
14/08/2026

The Kenya Development Corporation says the fund will help channel investment into renewable energy, climate-resilient businesses and sustainable development projects that often struggle to secure financing.

The announcement comes as climate change continues to impose heavy economic costs on the country. Kenya estimates it will need around US$56 billion between 2031 and 2035 to deliver its climate commitments, far beyond what public resources alone can provide. �
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Supporters say the new fund could help bridge the gap by attracting private investment, supporting innovative green enterprises and accelerating projects that reduce emissions while strengthening resilience to climate impacts.

As climate risks grow, access to finance may become one of the most important tools for turning climate ambition into action.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/14/kdc-plans-kenyas-first-green-fund-as-climate-financing-gap-widens/

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) plans to establish what it describes as the country’s first green fund, marking a significant shift in Kenya’s efforts to finance renewable energy, climate-resilient enterprises and environmentally sustainable development.

Africa's food industry is discovering new opportunities in some of its oldest crops.Bakers and food manufacturers are in...
14/08/2026

Africa's food industry is discovering new opportunities in some of its oldest crops.

Bakers and food manufacturers are increasingly transforming cassava, millet, sorghum and other indigenous crops into breads, cakes, pasta and snacks, linking consumer demand for gluten-free foods with the need to build more climate-resilient food systems.

The trend comes as climate change continues to affect agricultural productivity and wheat yields across parts of Africa. Many indigenous crops are better adapted to hotter and drier conditions, offering opportunities to diversify food supplies, strengthen farmer incomes and reduce dependence on imported wheat.

Researchers are also developing innovations using drought-resistant crops such as marama beans and teff, while exploring ways to convert lower-grade produce into high-value gluten-free foods that reduce waste and create new commercial opportunities.

The emerging market demonstrates how climate adaptation, nutrition and food innovation can work together to create more resilient food systems.

https://big3africa.org/2026/08/14/africas-bakers-turn-to-climate-resilient-crops-as-wheat-free-market-grows/

African bakers and food manufacturers are turning indigenous crops into breads, cakes, pasta and snacks, linking the growing market for gluten-free food to a wider effort to build food systems that can withstand climate change.

For Shifra Ainomugisha, agricultural innovation began with a problem she knew personally.Growing up in a tomato-farming ...
12/08/2026

For Shifra Ainomugisha, agricultural innovation began with a problem she knew personally.

Growing up in a tomato-farming family in western Uganda, she watched large portions of each harvest spoil before reaching the market. That experience eventually inspired her to co-found Solafam Uganda, combining renewable energy and artificial intelligence to tackle multiple challenges facing smallholder farmers.

The company has developed solar-powered cold storage, shared solar irrigation systems and LYN, an AI-supported advisory service delivered through WhatsApp. Solafam says LYN has reached nearly 2,000 farmers. Its cold-storage technology can extend tomato shelf life from several days to up to 21 days.

In June, Ainomugisha was named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year and the regional winner for Africa.

Her story offers a powerful reminder that Africa's agricultural transformation will not come from technology alone—it will come from young innovators who understand local problems and build solutions around them.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/12/the-farmers-daughter-using-solar-and-ai-to-keep-harvests-alive/

A Ugandan farmer’s daughter is turning the problem of post-harvest losses into a technology-driven opportunity. Through Solafam Uganda, Shifra Ainomugisha combines solar-powered cold storage, solar irrigation and AI-powered farm advice to help farmers preserve produce, improve productivity and ada...

Africa’s green transition could become one of the continent’s biggest employment opportunities—but only if investment ke...
12/08/2026

Africa’s green transition could become one of the continent’s biggest employment opportunities—but only if investment keeps pace with ambition.

A new FSD Africa study projects that Africa’s green economy could generate between 3.8 million and 7.9 million jobs by 2030, rising to as many as 84.5 million by 2050.

Cleaner cooking, waste recycling, small-scale solar and electric mobility are expected to account for a significant share of these opportunities. More than half of projected 2030 green jobs could come through distribution, installation, operations and maintenance rather than large infrastructure projects.

But there is a major challenge: 86% of green jobs projected for 2030 could be informal, while fewer than 7% of African youth have completed formal technical or vocational training.

With more than 10 million young Africans entering the labour market every year, the green economy could provide a crucial pathway to employment—but only if governments and investors also finance skills development, small businesses and decent working conditions.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/12/solar-recycling-and-e-mobility-projected-to-drive-africas-next-jobs-boom/

Africa’s transition to cleaner energy, transport and production could generate up to 7.9 million green jobs by 2030 and 84.5 million by 2050, according to a new FSD Africa study. But without greater investment, skills training and worker protections, much of this employment could remain informal, ...

OUR ARTICLE on El Niño Preparedness, https://big3africa.org/2026/08/11/africa-braces-for-el-nino-as-drought-and-flood-ri...
11/08/2026

OUR ARTICLE on El Niño Preparedness, https://big3africa.org/2026/08/11/africa-braces-for-el-nino-as-drought-and-flood-risks-threaten-food-security/

🌧️🌊El Niño & Disaster Preparedness 2026
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‎This morning, KMSA engaged in a discussion on _El Niño preparedness, community awareness and public action_ through Radio Maria.
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KMSA ‎emphasized the importance of understanding Early Warnings, Preparing in advance, and taking timely Action to reduce disaster risks.
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‎https://www.youtube.com/live/nde6SIfYRJ8?si=fNr-5z4IELLtHvEg

Africa is preparing for another major climate test.A strengthening El Niño is increasing the risk of drought across Sout...
11/08/2026

Africa is preparing for another major climate test.

A strengthening El Niño is increasing the risk of drought across Southern Africa while East Africa could experience heavier-than-normal October–December rains.

The implications for food security are serious. More than 306 million people in Africa were undernourished in 2024, and experts warn that another disrupted growing season could place even more pressure on vulnerable households.

Farmers are being encouraged to prepare before the rains arrive by investing in water harvesting, farm ponds, drainage systems, soil conservation and minimum or no-till farming. These measures can help farms capture water when it is abundant while reducing erosion, runoff and crop losses.

The window to prepare is now—not when the drought or floods arrive.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/11/africa-braces-for-el-nino-as-drought-and-flood-risks-threaten-food-security/

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Africa is bracing for worsening food-security pressures as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of drought in Southern Africa and heavier-than-normal rainfall in East Africa. With more than 306 million Africans undernourished in 2024, experts are urging governments and farmers to strengthen wate...

Africa has the renewable energy resources. But where is the investment?Africa accounted for just 1.6% of global renewabl...
11/08/2026

Africa has the renewable energy resources. But where is the investment?

Africa accounted for just 1.6% of global renewable energy capacity added in 2025, according to IRENA's latest statistics.

The continent added 11.3 GW, compared with 692 GW globally. Solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower resources offer enormous potential, yet high financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure continue to slow deployment.

For Africa, accelerating renewable energy is not only about fighting climate change. It could also expand electricity access, strengthen energy security, create jobs and support industrialisation.

The challenge is turning Africa's vast clean-energy potential into investment, infrastructure and reliable power.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/11/africa-captures-just-1-6-of-global-renewable-energy-growth/

Africa added just 11.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for only 1.6% of the 692 GW added globally, despite the continent's vast solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower potential. High financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure....

Kenya is tightening the rules around its rapidly expanding carbon market.The new National Carbon Registry Rule Book esta...
08/08/2026

Kenya is tightening the rules around its rapidly expanding carbon market.

The new National Carbon Registry Rule Book establishes a comprehensive framework for approving, tracking and authorising carbon projects and international transfers of emission reductions.

Among its key provisions is a 10 million-tonne carbon budget for internationally transferred emission reductions before 2030, alongside a structured three-stage process: No-Objection, Approval and Authorisation.

The Kenya National Carbon Registry will provide a central digital record of approved projects, credit issuance, transfers and retirements, while accounting mechanisms are designed to prevent double counting under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

The framework also reinforces requirements for carbon projects to demonstrate sustainable development benefits and establish benefit-sharing arrangements with host communities.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/08/kenya-unveils-new-carbon-market-rules

Kenya has unveiled the National Carbon Registry Rule Book, creating a national framework for approving, tracking and authorising carbon projects and international credit transfers. The rules introduce a 10-million-tonne carbon budget before 2030, a three-stage approval process and a central registry...

🥗 Nearly 8 out of every 10 vegetables tested in Kenyan markets contained pesticide residues, according to a new study.Th...
05/08/2026

🥗 Nearly 8 out of every 10 vegetables tested in Kenyan markets contained pesticide residues, according to a new study.

The research found residues in 78% of tomatoes, kale, spinach and onions sampled, with almost one-third exceeding European Union safety limits.

There is encouraging news for consumers: researchers found that soaking vegetables in salty water, washing them thoroughly under running water and cooking them can reduce pesticide residues by an average of 72%.

However, experts say household practices alone are not enough. They are calling for stronger regulation, routine food safety monitoring, better farmer training and increased investment in safer, more sustainable farming practices.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/05/nearly-80-of-vegetables-in-kenya-contain-pesticide-residues-study-finds/

A new food safety study has found pesticide residues in 78% of vegetables sampled from Kenyan markets, with nearly one-third exceeding European Union safety limits. Researchers say simple household practices such as soaking vegetables in salty water, washing thoroughly and cooking can reduce pestici...

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority is warning that a strengthening El Niño, combined with a possible positive In...
05/08/2026

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority is warning that a strengthening El Niño, combined with a possible positive Indian Ocean Dipole, could bring above-normal rainfall during the October–December season.

Communities around Lake Victoria and the Rift Valley lakes, including Naivasha, Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru and Turkana, are being urged to prepare for rising water levels, flooding and lake backflow. Many of these areas are still recovering from the devastating floods of recent years.

Experts say now is the time to strengthen early warning systems, clear drainage channels, identify evacuation centres and protect vulnerable communities before the heavy rains arrive.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/08/05/rising-lakes-put-kenya-on-alert-as-el-nino-threat-grows/

Kenyan scientists are warning communities around Lake Victoria and the Rift Valley lakes to prepare for possible flooding as a strengthening El Niño and a potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) threaten above-normal rainfall later this year. With lake levels already elevated after years of he...

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