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Africa GreenCo announced on September 10, 2026 an additional $11.5 million investment from existing shareholders the Private Infrastructure Development Group and Impact Fund Denmark, delivered through PIDG’s project development arm InfraCo. The capital brings the regional energy trader’s third close to $21.5 million, following the recent entry of Sanlam Alternative Investments as a new private-sector…

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When investors put up KSh 9.38 billion for a KSh 3 billion bond, the market is sending a message. The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company’s latest capital markets move is not just a fundraising success but a key indicator for where institutional and retail investment appetite in Kenya is heading. The Bond That the Market Couldn’t…

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The Refugee Investment Facility (RIF) has completed its first investment in Kenya, providing senior secured growth capital to LIFTA Kenya Limited, an integrated bottled water and PET recycling company based in Kakuma, Turkana County. The investment supports the expansion of essential services and economic opportunities in one of East Africa’s largest refugee-hosting areas. Kakuma and…

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Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility manufacturer, has introduced Roam Explorer, a vehicle intelligence platform that delivers real-time visibility into electric vehicle performance, battery health, location, and usage. The system connects Roam’s electric motorcycles, tuk-tuks, buses, and cars to a centralised digital interface, addressing a critical barrier to scaling electric mobility in Africa: limited asset monitoring…

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Mid-sized lender, Sidian Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) as part of its growth strategy aimed at expanding financial inclusion and deepening community engagement across the country. Speaking while announcing a Ksh 2 million sponsorship towards the 5th Annual Leaders’ Summit organized by the Kenya Teachers…

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In Sub-Saharan Africa, energy poverty remains a stark reality. As of 2023, approximately 565 million people lacked access to electricity, accounting for about 85% of the global population without power. Rural areas are hit hardest, with population growth often outpacing electrification efforts. While global electricity access reached 92% in 2023, progress in Sub-Saharan Africa has…

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The Permanent Observer Mission of the Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation for Africa expresses its profound concern over the ongoing and deepening water crisis affecting the Federal Republic of Somalia and its people. Access to safe, sufficient, and reliable water is a fundamental human right and an essential foundation for public health, food…

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Safaricom’s debut green bond has completely blown away Kenya’s corporate debt market. Targeting KSh 15 billion, the five-year tax-exempt note attracted an incredible KSh 41.6 billion in bids, an oversubscription of 175.7%, the largest ever for a Kenyan corporate issue. Safaricom ultimately upsized to KSh 20 billion via its full greenshoe and refunded KSh 21.4…

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Nairobi, 3rd September 2025 – Kenya is set to host the first Waste Electrical and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Innovation Summit, which will take place from  16–18 September 2025 at Strathmore Business School, Nairobi. It’s part of the Kenyan-German GreenTech Innovation Program on WEEE (2024–2025), funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation,…

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