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Kenya recently decided to end a four-year halt on giving out mining permits. This is a big change for the country’s mining sector. The freeze started in 2019 and stopped new investments and exploration. The goal of lifting the freeze is to boost the mining industry, bring in investments, and make the sector more important…
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Nigeria has decided to nearly triple energy prices but will keep subsidies for low-income people. This change is significant for Nigeria’s development and economy. It aims to attract investments, improve energy infrastructure, and boost economic growth while ensuring that energy remains affordable for those who need it most. This decision shows Nigeria’s effort to address…
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The entry of new competitors into Kenya’s energy sector is set to shake up pricing, service quality, and sustainability practices. Competition is expected to force Kenya Power to rethink its pricing strategies, likely leading to lower electricity costs for consumers. Improved service delivery is also anticipated, with companies focusing more on customer support, quicker issue resolution,…
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The end of the long argument about oil imports between Kenya and Uganda is a big step in how they trade and work together on energy. This significant development marks a new era in their trade relations as well as energy cooperation. The effects of this solution are very big, touching both countries’ economies, energy,…
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In Nigeria, solar-powered irrigation systems, specifically drip irrigation, are increasingly utilized in rural areas with limited electricity access. These systems are viewed as a disruptive technology due to their cleaner energy source and improved distribution compared to surface water sources. The Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (NREA) is implementing a project to provide solar irrigation pumps…
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Global Partners for Development (GPFD) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with more than three decades of expertise in executing health and clean water initiatives within East African communities. While GPFD leads community engagement, 374Water brings technological innovation to the partnership, aiming for sustainable solutions in waste and wastewater treatment. As the pioneering initiative in a…
Equity Bank Kenya has been acknowledged as the leading global performer in the 2023 Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) Awards for Climate Reporting by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member. The 2023 CAFI Awards highlighted that, among 258 global financial institutions, the top performer in terms of transactions for climate-related…
Urgent Climate Action Demands: A Preview of COP28 in Dubai COP28, scheduled in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, 2023, holds significant importance in addressing the global climate crisis. The summit aims to devise strategies to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia…
