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GREEN FINANCE
A Europe Tour Puts Kenya’s Green Economy Ambitions Before Investors
President William Ruto has begun a three-country European tour as Kenya steps up efforts to attract capital into sectors tied to energy transition, manufacturing and technology. The visits to Belgium, Norway and Finland place investment promotion at the centre of Kenya’s diplomatic agenda at a time when governments across Africa are competing for international financing linked to climate and industrial…
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ENERGY
East Africa’s Clean Energy Startups Draw Attention as Funding Gap Persists
A growing pipeline of clean energy businesses across East Africa is attracting attention from investors and development agencies, yet many young companies remain unable to secure the capital needed to expand. That challenge emerged during discussions in Nairobi involving entrepreneurs, financiers and ecosystem organisations working in the region’s energy transition sector. Participants pointed to a mismatch between rising interest in…
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The GreenShift Podcast
Green Shift and Econews Earn BAKE Awards Recognition During a Strong Year for Climate and Sustainability Reporting
Two sustainability-focused media brands under TechTrends Media Kenya have made the shortlist for the 2026 BAKE Awards, placing climate reporting and environmental storytelling alongside some of Kenya’s most recognized digital creators. Econews earned a nomination in the Environmental Creator category, while the Green Shift Podcast received recognition in both Environmental Creator and Audio Creator. Public voting is now open and…
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