Category: Clean energy

Is This How We Power Africa Without Governments?

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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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The Main Objective Of The Burkina Faso $145M Water Mega-Project 

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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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AfDB Invests $30 Million in AFC’s Green Shares to Boost Renewable Energy Across Africa

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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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African Development Bank Leads $340 Million Solar Electrification Project in DRC

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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 Invests in Solar Coffee Driers to Combat Climate Change

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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 and Kenya Breweries Limited Launch Tree Planting Initiative to Fight Climate Change

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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…

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Bio-Logical Secures $1.3M to Drive Climate-Tech Innovation in Kenya

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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 Boosts Climate Innovation with Green Startups and Global Support

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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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Green Riders Founder Makes History by Signing Africa’s First Climate Ball

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In a landmark move that promises to reshape Africa’s approach to climate change, Craig Atkinson, founder of Green Riders, has signed a continent-wide climate agreement. This historic pact marks a significant milestone in Africa’s collective efforts to combat global warming and promote sustainable development across the region. Green Riders, a pioneering organization dedicated to sustainable…

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Orange Lights Up Africa’s Digital Future with Renewable Energy

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Across Africa, a revolution is brewing. The continent, brimming with potential, faces a critical challenge: bridging the energy gap. To fuel economic development and combat climate change, a shift towards sustainable energy solutions is crucial. This is where Orange, a leading telecoms provider, is stepping up, playing a pivotal role in promoting digital energy solutions across…

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