sustainable development Africa

Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth

Peter Ngare August 11, 2026

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 Finance

Kenya Targets $50bn in Green Deals at Africa Investment Forum

Dan Kaburu June 3, 2026

Kenya is set to host Africa’s first Green Investment Forum, aiming to unlock over US$50 billion in climate investments as the continent shifts from aid dependency to investment-driven green growth and climate resilience.

Tech & Energy

Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles

Big3Africa Desk May 12, 2026

Kenya’s plans to expand oil production are facing growing criticism after a new report warned that decades of fossil fuel extraction across Africa have failed to deliver broad economic benefits. As the country pushes ahead with Turkana oil drilling and a proposed refinery in Mombasa, analysts say Kenya risks investing in stranded fossil fuel assets while the world rapidly shifts toward renewable energy.

Green Finance

Ethiopia Launches Carbon Credit Framework to Tap Global Climate Markets

Peter Ngare April 15, 2026

Ethiopia has taken a major step into global carbon markets by introducing a directive that defines ownership, trading rights, and regulation of carbon credits. The framework is expected to unlock climate finance, attract private investment, and strengthen the country’s role in international carbon trading under the Paris Agreement.

Conservation

White Rhinos Return to Kidepo After 40-Year Absence

Neville Ng'ambwa April 10, 2026

Uganda celebrates a historic conservation victory as white rhinos return to Kidepo Valley National Park after a 43-year absence, marking a new era for the nation's "Big Five" wildlife heritage.

Tech & Energy

Africa Missing Out on Clean Energy Boom

Peter Ngare April 10, 2026

As the world hits record renewable energy growth, Africa remains on the margins—held back not by lack of resources, but by financing barriers, weak grids, and policy gaps that risk widening global inequality.

Climate Change

Nairobi Chosen to Host Green Climate Fund Africa Office as Financing Tops $20B

Mwangi Ndirangu March 30, 2026

Kenya has secured a major boost in global climate leadership after Nairobi was selected to host the Green Climate Fund regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa. The move comes as the Fund’s portfolio surpasses $20 billion, positioning Kenya at the centre of climate finance flows, investment, and policy influence across the continent.