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NEWS
Customs Clearance Opens a New Chapter for Investors at Olkaria’s Green Energy Park
Kenya’s effort to build an industrial base around geothermal energy has moved into a new phase after the Olkaria Green Energy Park received customs-controlled area status, clearing a key administrative hurdle for companies planning to establish operations within the zone. The designation, granted to KenGen Energy Services (SEZ) Limited through Gazette Notice No. 8412 dated June 5, places the Naivasha-based…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
Cassava, Microsoft partner to boost youth jobs in South Africa’s green energy sector
Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies , in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local communities that will help spur employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry. By prioritising renewable energy skills development, energy efficiency, and community microgrids,…
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ENERGY
Rosatom leads green energy discussion at African Energy Week
Rosatom reaffirmed its commitment as a key partner for African countries in achieving energy balance by hosting the discussion “From Vision to Action: Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition through Green Innovation” at African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the continent’s premier industry event which finished on 8 November in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants discussed the balance between energy security, socio-economic…
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ENERGY
KenGen reveals an ambitious 10-year plan to fast-track green energy expansion
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled its bold G2G Strategy 2024–2034, a visionary roadmap aimed at spearheading Kenya’s transition to a sustainable and green energy future. The strategic plan cements KenGen’s position as a trailblazer in renewable energy, with a clear focus on expanding geothermal, wind, and solar investments, advancing operational efficiency, and integrating cutting-edge technology for the good…
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ENERGY
Crown Paints Commits to Renewable Energy for a Greener Future
Crown Paints Plc yesterday joined the global community in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming its commitment to sustainable practices and the transition towards renewable energy. Over the years, the paint manufacturer has continued to entrench environmentally responsible practices across its operations, underscoring the important role businesses play in tackling climate change and…
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GREEN FINANCE
Dilip Pal: How Green Financing is Powering the Future of Kenya’s Clean Energy
Kenya’s energy and capital markets are changing in ways that quietly shape daily life, from how phones stay connected in remote areas to how investors think about risk and return. As the country deepens its commitment to clean power, green financing is emerging as a practical tool to fund that transition at scale. Kenya already stands out in Africa for…
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NEWS
The GreenShift Podcast | Africa’s Untapped Power: The Missing Link in the Global Energy Transition
In this episode of The GreenShift Podcast, host Nixon Kanali explores why the global push for clean energy cannot succeed without Africa. Drawing from a bold statement by Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi that “energy transition is just a buzzword without Africa”, this episode dives deep into the continent’s enormous but underutilized potential in renewable energy and agriculture. With…
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Proto Energy Saves Over 7,000 Tonnes of CO2 in 2025 Through Green Initiatives
Proto Energy Limited has announced significant progress in its sustainability agenda, reporting a reduction of 7,085.76 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first half of 2025. According to its newly released Sustainability Report, this is equivalent to the environmental impact of planting 4,723 hectares of eucalyptus trees. Themed “Creating a World of Endless Possibilities Through Sustainable Practices,” the report underscores…
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Kenya’s Largest Hospital Gets EIB Global Support to Bolster and Green its Energy Supply
The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) will help Kenya’s largest hospital expand and green its energy supply. EIB Global will advise Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi on the installation of a solar-power system. The goal of the project is to meet growing demand for electricity at the hospital while increasing its energy independence and reducing its carbon footprint.…
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Cameroon Begins Building National Energy Accounts to Strengthen Energy Planning
Cameroon has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy planning and climate policy framework with the launch of a process to develop national energy accounts, a statistical tool designed to measure how energy production and consumption interact with the economy and the environment. The initiative is being supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), working alongside…
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