ClimateExplainer
Understanding East Africa's changing rainfall
The long rains are less predictable and the short rains more intense. Here is what scientists know about why, and what remains uncertain.
9 min read
Climate correspondent
Wanjiru Kamau
Based in Nairobi
Wanjiru Kamau covers climate science, extreme weather and adaptation policy for The GreenScope.
She reports from counties across Kenya on how communities, local governments and researchers respond to a changing climate.
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- Climate adaptation, Extreme weather, Climate finance
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Selected work
ClimateExplainer
Global climate talks: what is on the table for African negotiators
Finance for adaptation and for loss and damage will dominate the agenda. Negotiators want commitments with clear timelines.
8 min read
More from Wanjiru
ClimateAnalysis
Why adaptation funding still struggles to reach the counties
Money pledged for climate adaptation passes through many hands before it reaches local projects. Each step adds delay.
8 min read
Heat warnings issued for coastal towns
Forecasters advise residents to limit midday work outdoors as temperatures stay above seasonal averages.
3 min read
