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Kenya has been urged to embrace bamboo as a crop that can compete with other agricultural products while creating jobs a...
16/09/2026

Kenya has been urged to embrace bamboo as a crop that can compete with other agricultural products while creating jobs and supporting environmental conservation.

Environment CS Dr Deborah Barasa officially opened the Bamboo Expo in Meru, which runs from September 16 to 18 ahead of World Bamboo Day on September 18.

Kenya has about 150,000 hectares of bamboo, with Meru County accounting for approximately 6,300 hectares. The crop supports water catchment protection, habitat provision and soil stabilisation, while also offering opportunities in construction, furniture, energy, packaging and handicrafts.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/16/kenya-looks-to-bamboo-to-turn-climate-action-into-rural-enterprise/

Environment CS Dr Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans to embrace bamboo farming as a viable crop for agro-economy, environmental conservation and rural livelihoods during the Bamboo Expo in Meru.

Africa’s climate challenge is not a shortage of solutions. It is a shortage of accessible, reliable and long-term financ...
15/09/2026

Africa’s climate challenge is not a shortage of solutions. It is a shortage of accessible, reliable and long-term finance to scale solutions that communities are already implementing.

Across East Africa, communities are restoring degraded farmland, rebuilding mangroves and developing enterprises that link conservation with livelihoods. In Tanzania, agroforestry is helping farmers restore soils and diversify production, while initiatives in Gazi Bay and Zanzibar are combining ecosystem restoration with community livelihoods.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/15/africas-climate-finance-gap-is-holding-back-proven-local-solutions/

Africa has no shortage of locally driven climate solutions, from agroforestry and mangrove restoration to clean-energy and conservation enterprises. But limited access to reliable, long-term finance is preventing many proven initiatives from scaling, putting the spotlight on adaptation finance, loss...

The government is appealing a High Court judgment that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous se...
14/09/2026

The government is appealing a High Court judgment that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous seed, while the country is also reviewing its Seeds and Plant Varieties Act.

For generations, farmers have maintained crop diversity by selecting seed from successful harvests and sharing it through families, communities and local markets.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/14/kenyas-indigenous-seeds-face-a-defining-legal-and-policy-test/

Kenya’s indigenous seed systems face a defining legal and policy test as the government appeals a High Court ruling that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous seed. The outcome, alongside the ongoing review of the country’s seed law, could shape farmers’ control over...

Carbon markets are often measured in credits, verification and revenue. But for smallholder farmers, their success shoul...
14/09/2026

Carbon markets are often measured in credits, verification and revenue. But for smallholder farmers, their success should ultimately be measured on the farm.

Experience from agricultural carbon projects in Kenya shows that practices such as agroforestry, composting, soil cover, reduced soil disturbance and improved water management can deliver benefits beyond carbon storage — including healthier soils, improved productivity and greater resilience to irregular rainfall and prolonged dry periods.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/14/carbon-credits-must-deliver-more-than-cash-to-farmers

Carbon credits can provide additional income for smallholder farmers, but their real value should extend beyond payments. Lessons from agricultural carbon projects in Kenya show that agroforestry, composting, soil and water conservation and improved farming practices can strengthen productivity, res...

Kenya’s coastal counties are already experiencing significant rainfall as a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Oc...
12/09/2026

Kenya’s coastal counties are already experiencing significant rainfall as a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) shape the country’s weather outlook.

Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and the Tana Delta are among the areas receiving heavy rains, with Mombasa recording more than 100mm in 72 hours. The forecast indicates rainfall could subsequently spread towards northeastern and eastern counties and further inland.

The immediate concern is flooding. Poor drainage in densely settled urban areas, low-lying communities, seasonal rivers and the Tana River basin could leave homes, farms, livestock and transport infrastructure vulnerable.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/12/coastal-counties-first-in-line-as-el-nino-rains-start/

Kenya’s coastal counties are expected to be the first to experience heavy rainfall linked to a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and the Tana Delta are already receiving significant rains, raising concerns over flash floods, displacement, c...

Global average surface temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus data, whil...
12/09/2026

Global average surface temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus data, while NOAA independently ranked August as the warmest month in its records extending back to 1850.

The heat was widespread, affecting large parts of Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and several major ocean regions. Global sea-surface temperatures also reached unprecedented levels during the month.

Now, a strengthening El Niño adds another layer of concern, with the WMO expecting the event to intensify and influence rainfall and temperature patterns into 2027. The Greater Horn of Africa is among the regions where El Niño can significantly affect seasonal rainfall.
The significance is bigger than one record-breaking month. Extreme heat, ocean warming and changing rainfall patterns are increasingly interacting across the climate

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/12/world-records-hottest-month-as-el-nino-threat-grows

August 2026 was the world’s warmest month on record, extending an exceptional period of global heat as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of disruptive weather into 2027. Global temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, while record warmth was recorded across large part...

East Africa’s smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set for a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate investment ...
11/09/2026

East Africa’s smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set for a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate investment boost through a new financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

The Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) will provide financing for irrigation, rainwater harvesting, climate-resilient livestock and dairy production, post-harvest storage, renewable energy and agricultural processing.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/10/east-african-farmers-set-for-kes-25-8-billion-climate-investment-boost/

East African smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set to benefit from a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and IFAD. The ARCAFIM programme will support irrigation, water harvesting, climate-resilient agriculture, storage, renewable energy and...

What happens when the chemicals used to protect crops become a health threat to the people growing our food?A new study ...
09/09/2026

What happens when the chemicals used to protect crops become a health threat to the people growing our food?

A new study estimates that 53.5% of East Africa’s farming population may experience acute pesticide poisoning every year — about 49.3 million non-fatal cases.

Kenya’s estimated rate is 35.1%, with even higher estimates reported for Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi.

The findings highlight the need for stronger farmer protection, better training, improved reporting of pesticide-related illness and greater attention to highly hazardous pesticides.
Food security should not come at the cost of farmers’ health.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/08/pesticide-poisoning-hits-more-than-half-of-east-africas-farmers/

More than half of East Africa’s farmers and agricultural workers may experience acute pesticide poisoning each year, according to a new global study estimating 49.3 million non-fatal cases across the region. The findings highlight a largely undocumented occupational health crisis linked to widespr...

Nearly 15,000 acres of Kenya’s public forests are at the centre of a major parliamentary decision.Parliament has approve...
09/09/2026

Nearly 15,000 acres of Kenya’s public forests are at the centre of a major parliamentary decision.

Parliament has approved their excision, raising fresh questions about land use, forest conservation and the long-term environmental consequences of removing protected forest areas.

Kenya’s forests are more than just trees. They support water catchments, biodiversity, livelihoods and the country’s ability to withstand climate change.

As development pressures grow, how should Kenya balance economic needs with the protection of its remaining forests?

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/08/parliament-approves-excision-of-nearly-15000-acres-from-public-forests/

Kenya’s Parliament has approved the excision of nearly 15,000 acres from three public forests, raising questions over the country’s forest protection and climate restoration commitments. The decision comes as Kenya pursues a 15-billion-tree target and seeks to expand national tree cover to 30 pe...

The World Meteorological Organization has warned of an exceptionally high likelihood that the current El Niño will persi...
04/09/2026

The World Meteorological Organization has warned of an exceptionally high likelihood that the current El Niño will persist until at least February 2027, with the phenomenon expected to strengthen into a very strong event.

The consequences will vary across regions, but stronger El Niño conditions can bring major disruptions to rainfall and temperature patterns—including devastating floods, prolonged droughts and extreme heat.

For Kenya and East Africa, the situation is particularly complex. The eventual impacts will depend not only on El Niño but also on interactions with other climate systems, including the Indian Ocean Dipole.

READ: https://big3africa.org/2026/09/03/wmo-warns-world-to-brace-for-stronger-el-nino-as-extreme-weather-risks-rise/

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that an intensifying El Niño is almost certain to persist until at least February 2027, increasing the global risk of floods, droughts and extreme heat. As the event strengthens, WMO is calling for exceptional preparedness to protect lives, livelihoo...

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