Also known as: UNEP
UN Environment Programme — provides funding and support for environmental initiatives including green freight transition and ecosystem restoration across East Africa.
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… In Gaza, however, the destruction of the environment is inseparable from the destruction of Palestinian life.A 2025 assessment by the United Nations Environment Programme found that 97 per cent of Gaza's tree crops, 95 per cent of its shrubland and 82 per cent of its annual crops …
Environmental havoc caused by war is not collateral damageThe Standard
… The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that developing countries will require between $310 billion and $365 billion annually by 2035 for climate adaptation, while international public adaptation finance stood at $26 billion in 2023.Wetang’ula argued that Africa should …
Wetang'ula calls for tax on polluters to fund Africa's climate fightThe Standard
… He also pointed to Kenya’s hosting of the United Nations Environment Programme as an opportunity for the country to champion stronger continental environmental action. …
Wetang'ula calls for climate justiceThe Standard
… According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), about 1.05 billion tonnes of food were wasted in 2022, equivalent to roughly one-fifth of the food available to consumers. …
World observe Cleanup Day 2026Capital News
… will also affect key institutions and facilities, including the University of Nairobi Main Campus, Kenyatta National Hospital, KEMRI, Coptic Hospital, Daystar University, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Standard Gauge Railway and the United Nations Environment Programme …
Nairobi Water announces 26-hour shutdown affecting large parts of cityThe Standard
… He has also worked on technology projects for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Kenya Climate Innovation and Jobs programme and consulted for the United Nations Environment Programme. …
How newsroom error birthed global AI platformThe Standard
… Others are Muranga Road, Park Road, Gigiri, Whispers Avenue, Village Market, UNEP and the US Embassy. …
Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hoursThe Standard
… The platform’s data also supported Kenya’s efforts to mobilise international financing, including funding from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Environment Programme, according to RCMRD. …
Why Africa may struggle to meet its 30pc conservation targetCapital News
… This evidence-based approach contributed to Kenya’s successful mobilization of international financing, including support from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Environment Programme. …
How RCMRD and AWS are helping 24 African Countries map and protect natureCitizen Digital
… This evidence-based approach contributed to Kenya's successful mobilization of international financing, including support from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Environment Programme. …
How RCMRD and AWS are helping 24 African countries map and protect natureAn opinion piece argues that environmental devastation in Gaza—including damage to 97% of tree crops, 95% of shrubland, and 82% of annual crops since October 2023—should not be treated as secondary to the human cost of conflict, as the destruction of land and ecosystems is intrinsically tied to the destruction of Palestinian life.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that environmental devastation in Gaza—including damage to 97% of tree crops, 95% of shrubland, and 82% of annual crops since October 2023—should not be treated as secondary to the human cost of conflict, as the destruction of land and ecosystems is intrinsically tied to the destruction of Palestinian life.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula said African countries must establish sustainable financing mechanisms and require polluters and mineral extractors to contribute to the cost of climate change, arguing that revenues from mining and extraction should help finance climate resilience rather than leave communities to bear environmental costs.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called for Africa to strengthen climate response by holding environmental polluters accountable and developing home-grown financing mechanisms, including a dedicated Climate Change Fund and taxation of mineral extraction to fund climate action.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya joined the world on September 20 in observing World Cleanup Day, established by the UN General Assembly to combat waste pollution. This year's global theme, "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," centers on food waste, with Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa leading public cleanup exercises.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from 6am Friday to 8am Saturday, September 12, for emergency repairs along the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline. The shutdown will affect water supply across large parts of Nairobi, including residential estates, hospitals, learning institutions, the CBD, and parts of the airport corridor.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Brand AI, a Nairobi-based artificial intelligence platform founded by Santos Okottah, serves more than 38,000 businesses in over 100 countries and has launched a major update to expand beyond design into broader brand management. The company was founded after Okottah witnessed a newsroom branding error at Nation Media Group and now operates as a seven-member team from Nairobi, with the United States as its largest market.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governments across Eastern and Southern Africa are using satellite technology and shared geospatial data through a cloud-based platform to help meet a Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target of protecting 30 per cent of land and water by 2030, as fragmented environmental information has threatened conservation efforts.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is working with 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to provide biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and technical support to help governments meet the global target of protecting 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Eastern and Southern African governments are working to meet the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's goal of protecting at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is addressing the data-coordination challenge by consolidating biodiversity information across government agencies, research institutions and conservation organisations.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority has secured $200,000 from the UN Environment Programme to support implementation of the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, which includes emissions tracking, Port of Mombasa electrification studies, and programmes to increase women's participation in freight transport. The programme has already mobilised approximately $1.6 million from development partners including Germany's GIZ and the Kühne Climate Centre.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), spread across 140 acres in Gigiri, hosts nearly 6,000 employees across 88 UN offices, making it the largest UN compound globally. The facility, established from land donated by presidents Kenyatta and Moi, serves as a strategic hub supporting UN operations across 166 countries.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, which aims to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade to rehabilitate the forest and support the national campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of a long-term conservation programme targeting the planting of more than 40 million seedlings over the next decade to restore degraded forest landscapes. The First Lady adopted 33 hectares within the forest as part of the restoration campaign.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya generated 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with small household equipment accounting for 21,942 tonnes and ICT equipment contributing 6,608 tonnes, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Improper e-waste handling poses threats to the environment, animal and human health, with studies linking it to biodiversity loss.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coral fragment planted by King Charles III during a state visit to Kenya's Kuruwitu Conservation Area in November 2023 has flourished beneath the waves as part of community-led marine ecosystem restoration efforts protecting against overfishing, coral extraction, and climate change.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for enhanced global action to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, saying Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to combat land degradation, drought and desertification.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the international community to intensify efforts to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, warning that land degradation threatens livelihoods, food security, and environmental stability. Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to counter drought, desertification, and environmental degradation.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced mutual trust and deeper understanding through global dialogue to cross geopolitical divides, outlining a four-pronged strategy emphasizing mutual respect, equality, a people-oriented approach, and balancing traditional culture with modern innovation.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Performers from Gansu Province presented Dunhuang-inspired music, dance, and classical instrumentation at the United Nations Office in Nairobi for the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations commemoration, blending performance art with China's narrative of civilizational exchange and global cooperation.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
China used the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations at UNON to rally support for its Global Civilization Initiative, with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan calling for deeper exchanges among nations and civilizations to address geopolitical tensions. The event highlighted four proposals from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: promoting mutual respect among civilizations, deepening people-centered exchanges, balancing cultural heritage with innovation, and strengthening mechanisms for dialogue and mutual learning.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya has committed Sh140 billion toward the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, complementing Sh44 billion invested by the UN, and that the government has allocated USD 1.1 billion for infrastructure upgrades around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki said Kenya has allocated Ksh.140 billion to support the United Nations Office in Nairobi expansion project, which the UN has allocated Ksh.44 billion for. Kenya has also invested USD 1.1 billion in infrastructure around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave to support the modernization.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has allocated about Sh140 billion to support the expansion of United Nations offices in Nairobi, with the UN contributing Sh44 billion, as part of a broader Sh140 billion investment to modernize the Gigiri diplomatic enclave's infrastructure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government views the expansion as both a strategic diplomatic achievement and an economic opportunity to elevate Nairobi's global status.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anthony Khisa, a 40-year-old environmentalist in Bungoma County, has spent three years planting indigenous fruit-bearing trees under the Adopt-a-Tree initiative across schools, aiming to reverse environmental degradation and preserve traditional knowledge of Kenya's indigenous fruits and trees.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will commemorate World Environment Day in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, focusing on protection of the Aberdare ecosystem, a critical water tower sustaining millions of livelihoods and essential to the country's food security, water supply, and climate resilience.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
Stakeholders have urged Kenya to prioritize safer and more inclusive streets that better protect pedestrians and cyclists, who form the backbone of daily mobility across the country, as the world marks World Bicycle Day. According to Kenya's 2023/24 Housing Survey, 72.7% of Kenyans walk to work, with walking accounting for nearly half of daily trips in Nairobi.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →