Noticias sobre Kenya
USA grants $105 million for urgent food, humanitarian assistance amid drought in Horn of Africa
In response to the historic drought threatening millions of lives in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S.
World Bank provides $385 million to Horn of Africa countries to tap groundwater potential
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Horn of Africa Ground Water for Resilience Project (HoAGWRP), a new multi-phase project benefitting from $385 million in International Development Association (IDA*) financing that will boost the region’s capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Four key climate change indicators break records in 2021
Four key climate change indicators – greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification – set new records in 2021.
Researcher seeks to improve clean water access in Africa
Thelma Abu wants her research to make a difference.
Food insecurity predicted to worsen conflicts, cause new ones in Eastern Africa
Large-scale acute food insecurity sparked by drought continuing into a fourth consecutive growing season puts Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia at risk of emerging and ongoing conflict, according to a new quarterly update that analyses findings from a global early warning tool.
Charging for wasted water helps more Kenyan farmers get a fair share
By Caroline Wambui. Kenya government project aims to conserve irrigation water. Water meters encourage farmers to limit excess irrigation. Careful water use lets more farmers protect crops and incomes.
At least 10 million children face severe drought in the Horn of Africa
UN Children’s Fund warns of rapid rise in need as humanitarian funding requirements double.
US provides $114 million to respond to drought in the Horn of Africa
In response to the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S.
Kenya’s rising lakes threaten people and the environment
Kenya's Rift Valley boasts beautiful lakes which provide havens for wildlife, and are also vital to people and the economy.
On verge of record drought, East Africa grapples with new climate normal
In November 2021, scientists at the Famine Early Warning System Network sent out a warning that an unprecedented drought in the Horn of Africa was imminent if poor seasonal rainfall continued into 2022.
Cleaning up Lake Victoria, one source of pollution at a time
A new initiative aims to equip fishing boats with electric motors in a Kenyan community on the shores of Lake Victoria, in an effort to curb down water and air pollution from diesel engines, reports Deutsche Welle.
“Managing water variability is becoming one of the key development challenges facing Africa”
The African Development Bank provides concessional funding for various projects and programs to reduce poverty and economic and social development in the least developed African countries.
Germany contributes €20 million to avert hunger crisis in drought-stricken Horn of Africa
The funding aims to support lives and livelihoods of most severely drought-affected farmers and herders.
Drought in the Horn of Africa: New analyses flag mounting risks, need to support rural families
FAO senior officials visit affected areas in the rush to save lives and livelihoods.
Megapipes Solutions introduces Weholite Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plants in Kenya
Weholite packaged wastewater treatment plants to be manufactured in Ruiru, Kiambu County as per customer specifications.
Millions face hunger as drought grips Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, warns UN
Call for US$327 million to respond to immediate needs of 4.5 million people and help communities become more resilient to extreme climate shocks.
The state of marine and waterway protection
With insights from Filip Stefanovic, regional general manager of Bolina.
Early warning tool predicts conflict in parts of drought-stricken Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Drought that threatens a fourth consecutive growing season in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia puts the countries at risk of emerging conflicts, according to a new quarterly update that analyzes findings from a global early warning tool.
Let’s stop the perennial flooding by effectively utilising the budget
The heavy rainfall experienced in the last few weeks that has caused the tragic loss of lives, livelihoods, and property has exposed how climate change is severely affecting Kenya’s weather patterns and why we should catalyse action in 2022 to begin managing the floods menace.
Osward Mulenga Chanda appointed Director of the AFDB’s Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Chanda brings nearly 30 years’ work experience in policy dialogue and investment programming.