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CLIMATE CHANGE
Africa Bets on Its Youth: Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Signals a New Era of Homegrown Climate Leadership
A new chapter in Africa’s climate leadership unfolded this week with the official launch of the Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Programme, a continent-wide initiative positioning young Africans at the forefront of climate solutions grounded in local knowledge, science, and policy influence. Convened by the Pan African Network for Climate Action and led by its CEO, Mr Kelvin Muli, the…
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ENERGY
KCB Bank and Alliance High School Partner to Launch Solarization Project
KCB Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Kenya’s clean energy transition through its support of the solarization project launched during the centenary celebrations of Alliance High School. The milestone event, which marked 100 years of the institution’s legacy in academic excellence, was graced by the Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto, highlighting the growing national focus on sustainable infrastructure…
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CLIMATE CHANGE
How Pan African Network for Climate Action is Redefining Climate Leadership in Africa
Across Africa, a quiet revolution is unfolding; one led not by seasoned diplomats or legacy institutions, but by young people armed with data, lived experience, and an unshakable belief that the continent’s future must be shaped by those who will inherit it. At the center of this movement stands the Pan African Network for Climate Action (PANFCA), a dynamic platform…
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NEWS
How I&M Bank’s Funding Model is Rewriting the Corporate Philanthropy Playbook
As the 2026 fiscal year gains momentum, the conversation surrounding corporate sustainability in East Africa has shifted from the size of a charity cheque to the structural integrity of the giving mode. At the center of this evolution is the I&M Foundation, which recently crossed its five-year milestone by showcasing a blueprint that many analysts now consider the regional gold…
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NEWS
Church of God Marks World Soil Day with Major Tree-Planting Initiative in Nairobi
The World Mission Society Church of God (General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol) has successfully planted 200 fruit trees at Kasarani Primary School on Sunday morning. The initiative, held on January 11, 2026, marks a significant local milestone for the global “Forest of Hope” campaign. The event was timed to commemorate two vital environmental milestones: World Soil Day and International Mountain Day.…
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NEWS
Kenya Enforces 40% Benefit-Sharing Rule in Carbon Markets
The cowboy era of unregulated carbon trading in Africa has officially met its match in Nairobi. Following a series of high-profile legal battles and international scrutiny, the Kenyan government has begun strict enforcement of the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations 2024, fundamentally shifting the power balance between global project developers and local communities. At the heart of the new enforcement…
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ENERGY
KES 10 Billion Mariakani Substation Goes Live
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has officially energized the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation. The milestone, finalized this week, marks the completion of a major grid upgrade designed to provide the Coastal region with stable, clean, and significantly cheaper power. The KES 10 billion project, co-funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Kenya, serves as the final…
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NEWS
Corporate Kenya Enters High-Pressure 12-Month Countdown for Mandatory Climate Reporting
As of January 2026, the Kenyan corporate sector has officially entered a critical 12-month window to overhaul its reporting systems. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has officially triggered the countdown to January 1, 2027, the date when the mandatory adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 sustainability disclosures becomes effective for all…
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NEWS
Green hydrogen projects to create 15,000 jobs in Namibia and South Africa
As 2025 draws to a close, a new industrial dawn is breaking over Southern Africa. A series of landmark reports released this December confirm that the burgeoning green hydrogen sector in Namibia and South Africa is no longer just a climate ambition; it is becoming a massive engine for human capital. The latest projections from the African Green Hydrogen Alliance…
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NEWS
Co-operative University of Kenya inks 40MW solar deal with Chinese firm
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) has signed a multi-billion shilling agreement with Chinese renewable energy firm Shandong Dahai Group to develop a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. The project, dubbed the “Chancellor Legacy Programme,” was formalized this December following high-level talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, CUK Chancellor Dr. Bernard Chitunga, and senior executives from Dahai Solar. Unlike…
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