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How debt burden aggravates Africa climate calamity

Several homes lie submerged at Mwariki Estate on September 15, 2025, following the swelling of Lake Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Despite being classified among countries at high risk of debt distress, Kenya's climate finance gap continues to widen.

A new report titled State of Africa's Environment highlights how Africa's debt burden continues to constrain the continent's ability to finance climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.

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