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Kenya Validates Climate Change Knowledge Portal to Improve Access to Climate Information

Captions: Director and Head of the Climate Change Directorate Dr. Pacifica Ogola addresses stakeholders during the Kenya Climate Change Knowledge Portal validation workshop in Nairobi on March 5, 2026.



Stakeholders in the climate sector have validated the Kenya Climate Change Knowledge Portal (KCCKP), a digital platform designed to centralise climate-related information and resources in the country.

The validation workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, county governments, development partners, civil society organisations and youth groups to review the portal’s design, content and usability before its final rollout.

Speaking during the meeting, Director and Head of the Climate Change Directorate Dr. Pacifica Ogola said the portal is expected to serve as a central hub for climate information and knowledge sharing across the country.

“The knowledge portal is designed to be a one-stop shop where people from diverse regions, sectors and age groups can access and share experiences on climate change,” said Dr. Ogola.

She noted that digital platforms are becoming increasingly important in strengthening knowledge management and ensuring that climate information remains accessible to the public and stakeholders working on climate action.

“It is up to us to make information more accessible to the country. Watch the space, watch the Climate Change Knowledge Portal. A lot of communication will be happening there,” she added.

Once operational, the Kenya Climate Change Knowledge Portal will bring together verified climate data, policies, reports, learning resources and insights from climate-related projects in one online platform.

The portal is expected to support evidence-based decision-making, improve public awareness and enhance coordination of climate initiatives at both national and county levels.

Knowledge Management Technical Officer at the Climate Change Directorate Faith A. Ondeng said the validation exercise was aimed at collecting stakeholder feedback to help refine the platform before its official launch.

“The key objective of this validation workshop is to review and test the portal’s design, navigation and content while gathering feedback that will guide the final development stage,” Ondeng said.

She explained that the feedback gathered from participants will help improve the system’s functionality and ensure it effectively serves a wide range of users including policymakers, researchers and students.

Ondeng added that a centralised knowledge platform will make it easier for institutions and individuals to access credible climate information and learn from ongoing climate initiatives across the country.

Speaking on behalf of Pathways Technologies Chief Executive Officer Joel Onditi, the company’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Becky Abraham commended the Climate Change Directorate for championing the development of the portal.

Abraham said the initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening climate knowledge systems and encouraging collaboration among stakeholders working on climate change.

“The development of this portal demonstrates the commitment of the Ministry and the Climate Change Directorate to creating a national platform where knowledge can be shared and accessed by all stakeholders,” she said.

She noted that digital knowledge platforms play a key role in improving access to climate information and supporting better planning and policy development.

Also addressing participants, Head of Digital Economy at the Digital Transformation Center Kenya Katherina Mengede emphasised the need to ensure the platform remains sustainable, inclusive and interoperable.

Mengede said digital platforms supporting climate knowledge should be designed to serve diverse users across the climate ecosystem, including government institutions, development partners, researchers and local communities.

Participants also reviewed the portal’s features and provided recommendations aimed at strengthening its accessibility, usability and long-term sustainability.

Once finalised, the Kenya Climate Change Knowledge Portal is expected to enhance coordination among institutions involved in climate action while providing a reliable source of climate information for the public.



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