Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction

Kenya is exploring green finance mechanisms to encourage climate-smart construction, as indicated by a workshop organized by the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS). The event focused on how green building standards and certification can unlock finance and accelerate investment in sustainable buildings.

Green Belt Movement opposes plan to allow roads, utilities in forests

The Green Belt Movement is opposing a proposed amendment to the Forest Conservation and Management Act, arguing it would allow increased infrastructure development and environmental destruction in public forests.

Kenya, France advance meteorological modernisation partnership

Kenya and France are strengthening their meteorological cooperation to enhance climate change response and extreme weather event preparedness.

Bien Performs at Macron concert dressed as disgraced Zaire kleptocrat, Mobutu Sese Seko

Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza garnered significant online attention after performing at the Africa Forward Le Concert dressed in an outfit resembling the distinctive style of former Zairean kleptocrat, Mobutu Sese Seko.

Governor Nyong’o warns against illegal, unsafe construction in Kisumu

Kenya Railways to Purchase 24 Train Air Compressors in World Bank-Funded Project

Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is set to acquire 24 Diesel Multiple Unit air compressors through a project funded by the World Bank to improve services on Nairobi's commuter rail. This initiative is part of the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP).