Kenyan government ministry overseeing forests and climate policy, subject to criticism over deforestation and forest encroachments.
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… The announcement was made at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry headquarters in Nairobi by the Cabinet Secretary, Dr. …
Hillary Kibiwott named Ambassador for Kenya’s 15 Billion Trees CampaignCapital News
… to plant 40,000 mangrove propagules in a single day under real coastal conditions, an ambitious target that organizers say reflects Kenya’s growing leadership in climate and conservation efforts. “The effort brings together the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry …
Guinness World Record Holder to Lead Historic 24-Hour Mangrove Restoration Drive in MombasaMore than 60,000 Kenyans have signed a petition demanding an immediate halt to deforestation in public forests. Environmental groups and conservationists delivered the petition to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, seeking to stop projects they say are encroaching on protected forest land.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than 60,000 Kenyans have signed a petition demanding an immediate halt to deforestation in public forests. Environmental groups and conservationists delivered the petition to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, seeking to stop projects they say are encroaching on protected forest land.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
World Cleanup Day 2026 is marked under the theme "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," drawing attention to food waste as a major preventable waste stream. The observance calls on Kenyans to recognize their constitutional duty to protect the environment for present and future generations.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Environmental groups say Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting target by 2032 contradicts ongoing destruction of existing forests and green spaces for infrastructure and commercial development, threatening climate and biodiversity commitments.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Conservationists have called for an immediate stop to forest destruction and excisions in Kenya, urging the government to conduct environmental assessments and allow public participation before allocating projects within protected areas. They criticized the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and related agencies for failing to protect the country's forests amid continued encroachment and development.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration in climate science, research, capacity building and delivery of climate services to support farmers and policymakers across Kenya and Africa.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has become the first African country and second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, with approximately USD 700,000 in support for a comprehensive national assessment of climate-related loss and damage over the past decade.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Crime Research Centre reports that illegal logging, extraction of forest resources for domestic and medicinal use, and wildlife trafficking are major threats to Kenya's forests. Poverty, lack of livelihoods, and construction-industry demand are the top drivers of these crimes, which involve networks of individuals, businesses, officials, and community groups trading indigenous tree species.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki says Kenya remains on course to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of efforts to expand forest cover and combat climate change. About 1.7 billion trees have already been planted since the programme was launched in 2022.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has hosted the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa noted the gathering comes at a critical moment for meeting Paris Agreement targets.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has partnered with Tupande, the Kenyan arm of One Acre Fund, in a three-year agreement to expand agroforestry and restore degraded land across 34 counties using Tupande's network of 330 nurseries and over one million smallholder farmers. The initiative will distribute timber, fruit and nut tree seedlings to farmers while supporting schools and learning institutions through community tree planting drives to promote environmental education and climate action.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
The government has appointed environmentalist Hillary Kibiwott as Ambassador for Kenya's 15 Billion Trees Campaign following his record attempt to plant 23,326 trees in 24 hours at Kaptagat Forest, pending Guinness World Records ratification.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's State Department for Forestry is hosting a 24-hour mangrove restoration campaign at Tudor Creek, Mombasa County, from April 30 to May 1, 2026, led by Guinness World Record holder Antoine Moses. The initiative aims to plant 40,000 mangrove propagules and involves government agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →