Kenya

The country is aiming to start construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027 as it seeks to further diversify its energy production against a backdrop of growing demand and a push towards zero-carbon energy

Tourists from Africa are the driving force behind the recovery of Kenya's tourism sector, thanks to the expansion of intra-regional travel; tourism is a major source of foreign exchange, along with diaspora remittances, horticulture, and tea exports

Kenya Electric Boda, an electric motorcycle service, has been launched by car rental company Uber in a bid to make its global platform emission-free by 2040; the launch in Nairobi, the first in Africa, will be followed later this year by other countries

The Missing Child Kenya Foundation, a Kenyan aid group that works to locate missing children, has used forensic imaging technology to locate more than 1.000 missing children in seven years

The country has finally granted citizenship to all 7.000 members of the Pemba community, ending decades of statelessness for these people, in a historic move hailed by UNHCR

A total of 100.000 motorcyclists will use electric bikes within 6 years thanks to a project launched by Kenya Commercial Bank and UN Institute for Training and Research to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector in Nairobi

An online registry of convicted sex offenders has been created; with data on each one and easily accessibile and sharable information it 'should improve justice for victims'

Sahara Group and the University of Nairobi are working on a partnership aimed at engaging more young Kenyans in the nation's transition towards sustainability

The EU is launching its 'Green Generation' climate campaign, aimed at highlighting the EU's climate priorities and engaging young Kenyans in positive conversations about unlocking opportunities in the green economy

Nairobi will host the 2nd United Nations Habitat Assembly from 5 to 9 June, with representatives of Member States, civil society organisations and other stakeholders for strategies for sustainable urbanisation of the world