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Written By: Faith Jemosop Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Kenya is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has infected at least 156 people and claimed 6 lives, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday. The outbreak has been reported in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties, sparking nationwide concern as health authorities intensify emergency response…
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Kenya’s recent unveiling of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and the “Climate State and the State of Climate in Kenya 2024” report represents a pivotal step in the nation’s ongoing battle against the escalating impacts of climate change. This initiative is not merely a policy announcement; it’s a strategic overhaul designed to enhance…
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By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promulgation of the long-awaited Climate Change Act has been met with a wave of cautious optimism, particularly from powerful…
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Lagos State has officially thrown its hat into the ring, expressing a firm interest in hosting the COP32 United Nations Climate Summit in 2027. This declaration, more than a mere expression of intent, signals a strategic move by the state to position itself as a leading force in global climate action. At the heart of…
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South Africa’s agricultural sector is grappling with the devastating impact of unusually heavy rainfall, leaving farmlands submerged and threatening to disrupt food supply chains. The deluge, exceeding typical summer patterns, has washed away vital infrastructure and delayed crucial farming activities, raising concerns about potential food shortages and price hikes. Across several regions, farmers are facing…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a $10 million investment through its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to accelerate climate technology entrepreneurship across Sub-Saharan Africa. The funds, directed toward the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV Fund), aim to mobilize an additional $70 million for climate-focused initiatives in the region. The ACV…
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate climate action projects across the continent through the rollout of innovative “green shares.” This investment, approved on December 11, 2024, aims to mobilize significant financial resources for renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure….
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has taken the helm as the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power project, a $340 million private-sector-driven initiative to transform energy access in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This landmark solar electrification in DRC initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to over one million residents…
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Stanbic Bank Kenya and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have announced a partnership to plant one million trees over the next five years. The partnership aims to combat climate change and support Kenya’s green economy. This initiative aligns with Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of the country’s broader environmental…
Negotiators at COP29 have reached an agreement on carbon credit standards under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a regulated international carbon market. This consensus comes nearly a decade after negotiations began, focusing on ensuring the system’s credibility to reliably reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. The agreement is particularly significant for African…
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