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Flowt, a Nairobi based fintech that uses artificial intelligence to turn scattered business records into lender-ready financial data, has raised a $550,000 pre-seed round from Delta40 Fund I, Impacc and the Argidius Foundation. The startup is using the capital to expand working capital lending to climate-smart small businesses across Kenya, targeting a $1 million loan…
Nairobi, Kenya – 9th September – Taste of Capetown, the celebrated Wine and Food export Group known for its vibrant interpretation of South African cuisines and wine, has officially opened its doors in one of Nairobi’s most prestigious upmarket neighbourhoods. The new restaurant marks the group’s first permanent footprint in East Africa and arrives at…
ARC Ride has closed a $33.3 million financing round led by Novastar Ventures and Norrsken22, capital the Kenyan electric mobility startup will use to expand its battery swapping network across four new African markets while adding 5,000 electric motorcycles to its existing fleet. The round combines a $23 million Series A equity component with $10…
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M-KOPA has extended its pay-as-you-go financing model to electric tuk-tuks, opening asset financing to a segment of Kenya’s transport sector after crossing 10,000 financed electric motorcycles in the country. The expansion, announced on September 7, 2026, moves the fintech beyond two-wheelers and into a three-wheeler market the Kenya Tuk Tuk Operators Network estimates includes more…
The International Finance Corporation has disclosed a proposed investment of up to $40 million in the Camco Renewable Energy Performance Platform 2, a private debt fund financing decentralised renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The investment would flow through REPP 2’s senior debt tranche and remains subject to approval, with IFC’s board scheduled to review…
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EIRS Aviation poised to help unlock capital for the continent’s growing airline sector. NAIROBI, KENYA – September 7, 2026: Africa’s aviation sector is entering a period of significant expansion, but access to capital remains a major constraint for airlines seeking to grow their fleets. As demand for aircraft increases, insurance could play a critical role…
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Sustainability reporting has become a major focus for global businesses recently. Two standards now sit at the center of this shift. These are IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board. Together, they aim to give investors clearer, more comparable sustainability information. Understanding how these two standards differ, and connect, matters…
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Net zero has become one of the most common terms in climate discussions. Governments, businesses, and organizations frequently mention net zero targets and goals. Yet the actual meaning behind this term is often misunderstood. Simply put, net zero means balancing emissions produced with emissions removed. It does not necessarily mean eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions…
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The term carbon footprint has become extremely common in everyday conversation. Yet many people are not entirely sure what it actually measures. Simply put, a carbon footprint tracks total greenhouse gas emissions produced. This includes emissions from an individual, business, or even an entire country. Understanding how this measurement works helps clarify why it matters…
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Climate change is one of the most heavily researched topics in modern science. The overwhelming scientific consensus confirms it is real and human caused. Despite this, misinformation and denial continue circulating widely online and offline. This confusion can make it harder for people to trust reliable information. Learning to recognize common misinformation patterns helps protect…
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