Kenya is calling for high-integrity climate financing mechanisms to attract private capital for climate action in developing nations. This call was made by Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2026 in Berlin.

• Kenya is prioritizing tools like carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and a National Carbon Registry to enhance transparency in emissions trading.
• Key figures involved include Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa.
• The country is also scaling up green bonds, first-loss guarantees, and climate investment funds, while highlighting its leadership in renewable energy from geothermal and wind sources.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged opposition leaders to cease inciting youth into violent protests against rising fuel prices, stating that street demonstrations are not a solution to the global crisis.

• Kindiki attributes the higher fuel costs to the war in Iran, which has disrupted the global oil sector.
• The Deputy President pointed to government interventions, including a reduction in VAT from 16% to 8% and the release of 6.2 billion shillings, as the proper approach to mitigating the situation.
• He challenged opposition figures to have their own children lead any proposed protests, emphasizing the government's focus on development projects in Baringo County.

The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Case Innovation Competition and Study Visit programme for youth across Africa to foster technological cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

• The competition, themed “AI for a Smarter Future, China and Africa Advancing Together on a New Journey,” invites submissions of innovative AI application cases from various sectors.
• Key organizers include the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi, with the initiative aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
• Submissions are open until May 29, with outstanding participants eligible for study visits and exchange programmes in China.