Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth
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Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth

Africa added just 11.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for only 1.6% of the 692 GW added globally, despite the continent's vast solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower potential. High financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure continue to hold back Africa's clean energy transition.
Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals
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Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals

Kenya’s bid to lead Africa’s carbon markets is gaining momentum through a Sh107 billion green fertiliser factory in Naivasha backed by KenGen. Powered by geothermal energy, the project will produce green ammonia while generating high-value carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, positioning Kenya at the crossroads of climate finance and green industrialisation.