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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a proposed investment of up to US$120 million in Zafiri Investment Vehicle, a new permanent capital vehicle established in Mauritius. The initiative seeks to address the persistent energy access gap in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing long-term, patient capital for scalable clean energy solutions. Zafiri will focus on investing…
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…
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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As Kenya’s agricultural sector faces challenges like unpredictable weather and soil degradation, carbon credits offer a unique opportunity for farmers to earn extra income while fighting climate change. By adopting sustainable practices like soil carbon capture and agroforestry, smallholder farmers can tap into global carbon markets, boosting both their livelihoods and environmental impact. This guide…
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Written By: Faith Jemosop In a major step toward climate resilience and food security, Kenya has secured a KSh 34 billion (USD 227 million) financing agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The funding, spread over the next eight years, will support the new Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP), a bold initiative…
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