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The global wine industry is undergoing a significant transformation as climate change alters the landscape of wine production worldwide.  Traditional wine regions are struggling with rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events, putting their centuries-old vineyards at risk. Climate change is altering traditional wine regions, making some unsuitable for production while…

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Royal Media Services has inked a three-year partnership with the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) to bolster extensive awareness about climate change.  The agreement between Royal Media Services and the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre was sealed at the Strathmore Business School.  Its goal is to bridge the information gap in climate change reporting. Additionally, it…

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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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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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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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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…

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