Stories from nairobi · Kenya

A deadly transport strike in Kenya has been suspended following the collapse of talks.

The ongoing Middle East conflict has caused Kenya's remittances to fall to a five-month low.

Kenya is experiencing a double climate crisis, requiring funds for adaptation while disaster aid is reportedly damaging the environment. The country needs financial resources to cope with the impacts of climate change. Kenya's climate crisis costs twice as much as previously thought when factoring in the ocean. Reports indicate that disaster aid provided to the country is simultaneously damaging the environment. The regional forum for Thessaly's adaptation to climate change was also mentioned. Scientists are analyzing the intensity and duration of the recent Western heat wave. A regional workshop was held in Thessaly, Greece, to discuss the region's adaptation to climate change.

Despite ongoing training initiatives, Kenya continues to experience a gap in cybersecurity skills. This challenge persists even as efforts are made to enhance the nation's digital resilience and cybersecurity workforce. Kenya is experiencing a dual climate crisis, requiring funds for adaptation while disaster aid negatively impacts the environment. A portion of cybersecurity professionals, 34%, are considering leaving their current employers. The SANS Institute is returning to RSAC 2026 with new research on the cybersecurity workforce and training. Irish firms are reportedly achieving global cybersecurity success. A regional workshop was held in Thessaly, Greece, to discuss adaptation strategies for climate change. Scientists are analyzing the length and intensity of a recent Western heat wave.

Climate change costs are twice as much as previously thought when factoring in the ocean. Kenya requires funds for adaptation, and disaster aid is damaging the environment. A regional workshop on climate change adaptation for the Thessaly region was held.

Kenyan authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a fake gold scam involving $431,000 in USDT. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations was involved in the arrest.

A college has received $900,000 in federal funds to support its cybersecurity program. The program has also received a designation from the NSA. This funding aims to address the persistent cybersecurity skills gap in Kenya.

A report details a black market in Nairobi, Kenya, involving the smuggling of giant harvester ants via syringes. The practice raises environmental and health concerns.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that there will be no justice until Africa has permanent representation at the UN Security Council.

President William Ruto defended the increase in national social security fund contributions, stating it is part of a strategy to strengthen national savings. Ruto aims to increase the fund from 12 billion shillings in 2023 to one trillion shillings in the near future.