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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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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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  Written By: Faith Jemosop Africa is already experiencing the harsh consequences of climate change more intensely and sooner than many other parts of the world. Despite contributing less than 4% of global carbon emissions, the continent is facing more extreme temperatures, prolonged droughts, heavier floods, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.  These shifts are no…

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