Climate Crisis

Electric buses introduced across every city route through their saccos.

By Moraa Nyangorora From Belem to Nairobi, activists demand a fast and fair transition to renewable energy ahead of COP30. Movements in 93 countries are uniting under the banner, Draw the Line, to demand an end to fossil fuel expansion, pushing for a just transition. A press release, "Movements Worldwide Draw the Line Against Genocide, Injustice, Fossil Fuels, and Call for Rights, Jobs and Justice" (issued 15 September 2025), quotes protestors demanding " a feminist, fast, f

Health at the harbour: the unseen dimension of port activity.

Kenya’s Indian Ocean is retreating along the coastline, exposing coral reefs, seaweed mats, and puddled seabeds. Fishermen and communities report declining fish stocks, while scientists warn that climate change, warming waters, and human activity are driving unprecedented coastal change. Urgent action on reef restoration, shoreline management, and climate-resilient practices is needed to protect livelihoods and biodiversity.

Civil society groups warn that COP30’s climate package is fragile, with developing nations demanding urgent climate finance, forest protection, and a just transition. ActionAid and the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice (DCJ) stress that without predictable funding, fossil fuel phase-outs could fail, hitting the Global South hardest. Negotiations remain tense as countries debate finance, adaptation, and social protections to ensure a fair and equitable transition.

Pictures of the devastating effects of climate change in Kenya

Over 20 killed in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide as floods block Kapsowar–Chesoi road. Kenya Red Cross leads rescue amid climate change warnings.

Relief Agencies launch Kshs 2billion appeal in the wake of floods, drought threatening a humanitarian crisis