Nairobi will be host to more than 20 African Heads of States and other delegates who converge in the city for the Inaugural Africa Climate Summit.

The Summit that kicks off today 4th September, 2023 runs upto  6th, September, 2023. It coincides with African Climate Week, and is aimed at addressing the increasing exposure to climate change and its associated costs, both globally and in Africa.

It will provide an opportunity to highlight and forge consensus on the modalities of unlocking Africa's vast potential to positively impact the climate agenda.

The Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2023) has been debated and passed by the Senate during a Special Sitting held on Thursday.

The Bill sponsored by Kenya Government was moved by the Senate Majority Leader Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot seconded by the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources Sen. John Methu.