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Makueni County Signs MoU to Advance Clean Cooking in Public Institutions

Pauline Ongaji April 2, 2026

Makueni County has partnered with CLASP to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in public institutions, targeting over 4,500 beneficiaries across 63 vocational training centres. The agreement, signed at the Kenyan International Investment Conference, signals growing momentum to unlock a Sh72 billion clean cooking investment opportunity in Kenya’s institutional sector.

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Kenya Off Track on Clean Cooking Goal as 37 Million Rely on Polluting Fuels

Peter Ngare April 2, 2026

Kenya is unlikely to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030, with nearly 37 million people still dependent on firewood and charcoal. A new report highlights slow progress, rising health risks, and widening inequality between urban and rural households.

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Kenya’s Renewed Oil Push Faces a Tainted Environmental Legacy

Correspondent March 26, 2026

Kenya’s renewed push to revive oil extraction in Turkana is facing growing resistance from local communities, who say past exploration activities left behind environmental damage, contaminated water sources and unresolved health concerns.

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UN Chief Says Iran War Should Prompt Faster Transition to Green Energy

Peter Ngare March 19, 2026

Global energy shocks triggered by the war in Iran are exposing the risks of fossil fuel dependence, with UN climate chief Simon Stiell urging nations to accelerate the shift to renewables. He warns that clean energy is no longer just a climate solution but also a matter of economic stability and national security.

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Kenya’s Green Shield Against Global Oil Shocks

Neville Ng'ambwa March 11, 2026

Amidst global oil market volatility, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, Kenya is strategically leveraging its renewable energy potential. By fast-tracking decentralized solar and micro-grids, the nation aims to protect its rural communities from price shocks and position its green grid as a competitive advantage in the era of carbon pricing.

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Kenya Power Energizes Northern Corridor with Voi EV Hub

Neville Ng'ambwa March 9, 2026

Kenya Power is spearheading the e-mobility revolution, with a new charging hub in Voi set to energize the Northern Corridor. This strategic expansion supports a 188% surge in EV adoption, ensuring sustainable and accessible electric transport across Kenya.

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KCB Powers Kenya’s Green Future with Alliance High School Solar

Neville Ng'ambwa March 6, 2026

KCB Bank Kenya is driving the nation's clean energy transition, exemplified by its support for the solarization project at Alliance High School. This initiative, unveiled during the school's centenary, highlights a national commitment to sustainable infrastructure within education, reducing costs and carbon footprints while fostering resilience.

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KenGen Powers Green Safari Rally 2026

Neville Ng'ambwa February 27, 2026

KenGen is transforming the WRC Safari Rally 2026 into a showcase for green energy. Through geothermal tourism, EV charging infrastructure discussions, and a KSh 5.1 million sponsorship of diverse drivers, KenGen is linking the thrill of motorsport with a commitment to sustainability, inspiring a new generation towards clean energy values and a zero-carbon future.

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IFC’s Investments in New Gas Projects Are Destroying Africa

Correspondent February 17, 2026

Gas by another name is still gas. Every dollar invested in new LNG terminals is a dollar not invested in solar, wind, or storage. Africa deserves an energy future built on resilience, not fossil fuel lock-in.

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Nairobi Waste to Energy Transformation

Neville Ng'ambwa February 10, 2026

Nairobi is turning garbage into gold! 🇰🇪 Under the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja and CECM Maureen Njeri, the city is launching a major Waste-to-Energy project in Dandora projected to produce 70MW.