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KCB Clean Energy for Schools

Neville Ng'ambwa August 28, 2025

KCB Bank's Green Financing Solutions has launched an inspiring initiative that helps schools transition from reliance on firewood and charcoal to clean energy solutions, such as LPG and solar power. The aim is simple: reduce costs, improve health, preserve forests, and bring sustainability into the daily rhythm of school life.

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Solar and Wind to Overtake Coal as World’s Top Electricity Source by 2026 – IEA

Peter Ngare August 21, 2025

According to the agency’s latest forecast, this transition is being driven by solar and wind that are growing faster than any other power sources, driven by falling technology costs, government policies, and rising public demand for climate action.

Tech & Energy

E-Mobility Accelerates in East Africa

Peter Ngare August 6, 2025

East Africa is shifting gears in its journey toward a cleaner, greener future. In a major milestone for the continent’s low-carbon public transport ambitions, Kenyan e-mobility startup BasiGo has announced the deployment of its 100th electric bus, now serving routes across Kenya and Rwanda.

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Refrigerated E-Bikes Are Revolutionizing Africa’s Food Supply

Correspondent July 16, 2025

African startups are designing and assembling electric vehicles tailored for local delivery needs. From solar-powered cold chains to pharma-compliant vans, these innovations are cutting costs, reducing emissions, and transforming how goods move across the last mile.

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Traditional Weather Forecasting by Samburu Elders Matches Modern Science

Correspondent May 28, 2025

?️? When stars, insects, and acacia trees guide the forecast... In Isiolo, Samburu elders and scientists came together—and their weather predictions matched. Tradition meets tech in a powerful collaboration against climate uncertainty. #ClimateWisdom #IndigenousKnowledge #WeatherForecasting #Samburu

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Roam Leads Africa’s Green Mobility Shift

Bernard Gitau May 20, 2025

Roam Electric's recognition as the premier electric mobility manufacturer in Africa has solidified Kenya's status as a frontrunner in the transition to clean energy within the transportation sector.

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Impact of Kenya’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ambitions

Dan Kaburu January 22, 2025

Kenya’s pursuit of nuclear power also raises questions about regional security. While only two African countries—South Africa and Egypt—currently have nuclear power programs, several others, including Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, are considering nuclear energy as part of their future energy strategies.