Kenya and Japan are collaborating on a climate-smart irrigation plan to boost rice production in Taita Taveta county, aiming to develop a comprehensive master plan for water management and agricultural development.

• The partnership will focus on irrigation development, improved productivity, and strengthening the rice value chain.
• Key organizations involved include the State Department for Irrigation (SDI) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
• A detailed technical study will be commissioned to assess resources, suitability for rice cultivation, and infrastructure needs in Taita Taveta.

A joint delegation from Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Police Service (KPS) is undergoing intensive training in Japan to enhance traffic management and road safety systems.

• The training, part of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Safe Systems Approach project, focuses on digital speed camera technology and traffic management systems.
• Key organizations involved are the NTSA, KPS, and JICA.
• This initiative supports Kenya's rollout of a Ksh45 billion Intelligent Transport System (ITS) aimed at automating traffic policing and digital enforcement.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for the establishment of a dedicated African Climate Change Fund to finance climate action, emphasizing the need for the continent to rely on domestic resources and robust legal frameworks rather than external aid.

• Speaker Wetang’ula urged African legislators to back climate commitments with domestic resources and stronger laws.
• Key figures involved include Moses Wetang’ula and members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP).
• The call comes as legislators work on a Model Law on Climate Change for Africa, highlighting the critical need for financing to translate policies into action.

Amid fears of a looming food shortage in Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is promoting alternative food sources like crickets and snails.

• JKUAT Vice Chancellor Victoria Wambui highlighted the proposal during the Nairobi International Trade Fair 2026.
• The initiative aims to diversify Kenyan diets, boost food security, and offer farmers new income streams.
• The university is also developing and selling tissue-cultured seedlings for crops like plantain and dragon fruit.