energy
Africa is entering a critical phase in its energy transition, with nations across the continent striving to balance economic growth and climate responsibility. Despite contributing a small portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa experiences significant impacts from climate change, including rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and food insecurity. A persistent challenge across sub-Saharan Africa is […]
Kenya’s startup ecosystem saw a significant increase in venture capital funding in 2025, but the distribution of that funding was highly concentrated. While the overall numbers appear strong, a closer look reveals a more complex picture. Funding Concentration in Clean Energy Kenya-based startups raised Sh141 billion last year, with Sh98.5 billion flowing to just four […]
Weak climate targets from UK banks put them at risk of missing out on the “enormous opportunity” of Africa’s renewable energy revolution, financial experts have told The Independent. Rapidly falling costs for solar, wind, and battery technologies have accelerated the decarbonization of electricity systems worldwide, extending to Africa, a region that has historically struggled to […]
Koko Networks, a provider of ethanol cooking fuel, has ceased operations in Kenya. The closure impacts a significant number of employees and households that relied on the company’s products. The shutdown leaves over 700 employees without jobs and disrupts access to clean energy for hundreds of thousands of low-income families. Business Model and Carbon Credits […]
The Trump administration announced its intention to withdraw the US from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 other international organizations. This move, detailed in a White House memorandum, states these bodies “no longer serve American interests.” Simultaneously, global oil prices fell slightly following a US operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, […]
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