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Choosing the Right Solar Partner: A Guide to Kenya’s Top Solar Service Providers

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Choosing the Right Solar Partner: A Guide to Kenya’s Top Solar Service Providers
Choosing the Right Solar Partner: A Guide to Kenya’s Top Solar Service Providers

In Kenya, where sunlight is abundant year-round and electricity costs continue to rise, switching to solar energy is a smart, sustainable choice for homes and businesses. With the growing demand for renewable energy, selecting the best solar companies in Kenya can feel overwhelming. This practical guide helps you navigate the process, focusing on key factors…

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Is South Africa’s Power Crisis Technical Fault, Political Failure, or Something Deeper?

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Is South Africa’s Power Crisis Technical Fault, Political Failure, or Something Deeper?
Is South Africa’s Power Crisis Technical Fault, Political Failure, or Something Deeper?

Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa’s electricity crisis has become a daily reality for millions. Power cuts, known locally as “load shedding” now feel like a normal part of life. But in a country blessed with abundant energy resources, solar, wind, hydro, coal, and even growing geothermal capacity, why is the crisis still worsening? Is…

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Nominations Now Open: African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026

Posted on July 29, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Nominations Now Open: African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026
Nominations Now Open: African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026

Africa’s energy and water sectors are at a turning point, with innovators driving sustainable solutions to address critical challenges like energy access and clean water shortages. The African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026, now in its landmark 10th edition, is calling for nominations to celebrate the changemakers transforming lives and infrastructure across the continent. This…

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Can Zambia’s Solar Shift Solve the Energy Crisis as Dams Dry Up?

Posted on May 9, 2025May 12, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Can Zambia’s Solar Shift Solve the Energy Crisis as Dams Dry Up?
Can Zambia’s Solar Shift Solve the Energy Crisis as Dams Dry Up?

  By Jemosop Faith Zambia, a landlocked nation powered by the mighty Zambezi River, is in the dark. The Kariba Dam, which supplies a third of Zambia’s electricity, is nearly dry, crippled by a drought worsened by climate change.  Power outages lasting up to 21 hours daily have plunged businesses, hospitals, and homes into chaos….

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How Climate Change Is Disrupting Africa’s Existing Energy Infrastructure

Posted on April 14, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on How Climate Change Is Disrupting Africa’s Existing Energy Infrastructure
How Climate Change Is Disrupting Africa’s Existing Energy Infrastructure

Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations in Africa. Breaking down complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Africa’s energy infrastructure built to serve growing economies and expanding populations is increasingly being damaged, degraded, and destabilized by…

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Why Kinshasa is Prone to Flooding Threatening lives

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Why Kinshasa is Prone to Flooding Threatening lives
Why Kinshasa is Prone to Flooding Threatening lives

The recent devastating floods in Kinshasa, claiming approximately 30 lives and crippling the city, are not simply a result of an isolated weather event. Instead, they are a complex interplay of meteorological factors, geographical vulnerabilities, rapid and often unplanned urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and potentially the growing influence of climate change. Understanding these interconnected causes is…

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Absa Group and MIGA Expand Partnership for Climate Finance Across Africa

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Absa Group and MIGA Expand Partnership for Climate Finance Across Africa
Absa Group and MIGA Expand Partnership for Climate Finance Across Africa

The financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Banks, once hesitant to move away from fossil fuels, are recognizing the urgency and potential of climate finance.  Absa Group has extended its partnership with MIGA, a member of the World Bank Group, to strengthen its ability to invest in climate finance initiatives throughout Africa. African banks…

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Kenya’s Dependence on Imported Fuel Exposed by Global Price Surge

Posted on June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Kenya’s Dependence on Imported Fuel Exposed by Global Price Surge
Kenya’s Dependence on Imported Fuel Exposed by Global Price Surge

Kenyan businesses are feeling the pinch from a combination of rising global energy prices and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and concerns echoed by Kenyan entrepreneurs. The CBK survey revealed that chief executive officers (CEOs) are primarily worried about these factors, alongside cyber risks. This…

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Marathon Digital Teams Up with Kenya for Sustainable Renewable Energy

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Marathon Digital Teams Up with Kenya for Sustainable Renewable Energy
Marathon Digital Teams Up with Kenya for Sustainable Renewable Energy

Kenya has taken a bold step towards harnessing its green potential for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry.  In a groundbreaking partnership, the Kenyan government has joined forces with Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a leading North American bitcoin mining company.  This collaboration aims to achieve a two-fold objective. Kenya boasts a remarkable advantage – over 80% of…

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Bluetti Brightens Lamu Schools with Solar Lighting, Promoting Clean Energy

Posted on April 18, 2024 By Africa Digest News No Comments on Bluetti Brightens Lamu Schools with Solar Lighting, Promoting Clean Energy
Bluetti Brightens Lamu Schools with Solar Lighting, Promoting Clean Energy

Bluetti, a company, has donated 200 solar power kits to three schools on Lamu Island, Kenya. These schools include Manda Manewi Secondary School, Manda Airport Primary School, and Manda Airport Secondary School.  The donation is expected to enhance the learning environment and academic performance in these institutions by providing reliable solar lighting. The Bluetti initiative,…

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