IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive
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IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has warned that expanding renewable energy alone will not be enough to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. A new report calls for faster electrification, modern electricity grids, energy efficiency, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, while highlighting Africa's vast renewable energy potential and the urgent need for greater investment.
Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype
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Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype

Solar energy offers significant benefits for Kenyan agriculture, reducing costs and extending irrigation to off-grid areas. However, it's not a standalone solution for complex challenges like water scarcity, soil fertility, or market access. True agricultural transformation requires a holistic approach, with solar power serving as a valuable tool, not a miracle cure.
G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage
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G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage

Climate action took a back seat at the 2026 G7 Summit as geopolitical conflicts, economic uncertainty, and energy security concerns dominated discussions. For climate-vulnerable countries like Kenya, the shift raises concerns over delayed climate finance and the urgent need to keep resilience and clean energy investments high on the global agenda.
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. The tax shift signals a policy contradiction that could stall investor confidence in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector.
Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
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Global Experts Outline 12 Urgent Actions to Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Global experts have unveiled 12 urgent, science-backed actions to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, calling on governments to adopt coordinated, equitable and economy-wide strategies. The recommendations, outlined in the SMART report at the Santa Marta talks, position the global energy transition as both an achievable goal and a critical pathway toward climate stability, economic resilience and social justice.
Kenya’s Green Shield Against Global Oil Shocks
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Kenya’s Green Shield Against Global Oil Shocks

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.