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As Kenya emerges as a leader in Africa’s carbon credit market, the potential for economic and environmental transformation is immense. With the introduction of the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations 2024, Kenya is paving the way for a structured, transparent carbon trading system that could redefine sustainable development in the region. Why Carbon Credits Matter…
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Blending mobility and sustainability, MAX has launched West Africa’s first solar-powered EV battery swap station, setting a new benchmark for clean transport solutions. This innovative infrastructure, powered entirely by renewable energy, marks a significant step toward a lower-carbon future and supports the region’s growing gig economy. What Makes MAX’s Solar-Powered Battery Swap Station Unique? Unlike…
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Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy provider, has secured a historic $156 million (KES 20.1 billion) local currency securitisation, marking the largest commercial-bank-backed securitisation in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. This transformative deal will expand affordable solar energy access to 1.4 million low-income households and businesses across Kenya, reinforcing Sun King’s mission to…
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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations, transforming complex discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience Burkina Faso has launched a groundbreaking $145 million water security initiative, a bold six-year plan aimed at transforming the nation’s water infrastructure and…
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The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate climate action projects across the continent through the rollout of innovative “green shares.” This investment, approved on December 11, 2024, aims to mobilize significant financial resources for renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure….
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has taken the helm as the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power project, a $340 million private-sector-driven initiative to transform energy access in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This landmark solar electrification in DRC initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to over one million residents…
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Nyeri County has installed two solar-powered coffee driers at the Chorongi and Thageini Coffee Factories through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. This is in an effort to embrace solar energy as a sustainable solution to address the growing impacts of climate change. These innovative driers are designed to halve the drying time of…
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Stanbic Bank Kenya and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have announced a partnership to plant one million trees over the next five years. The partnership aims to combat climate change and support Kenya’s green economy. This initiative aligns with Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of the country’s broader environmental…
Bio-Logical, a Kenyan climate-tech startup dedicated to tackling climate change and empowering smallholder farmers, has secured a significant funding boost of $1.3 million. This seed funding round marks a critical step forward in their mission to revolutionize agricultural practices and combat climate change simultaneously. Bio-Logical’s innovative approach centers on biochar, a charcoal-like substance created through…
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Kenya stands out for nurturing a robust ecosystem of green startups, driven by its acute awareness of climate change’s impact, especially on water resources and agriculture. Kenya’s focus lies in nurturing climate-friendly enterprises that address issues like clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and water security. The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) plays a pivotal role in…
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