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NEWS
Safaricom’s Karen Basiye Wins Schwab Social Innovator Award
Karen Basiye, Safaricom’s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, has been named a 2026 Corporate Social Innovator of the Year by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. The prestigious award, presented in partnership with the World Economic Forum, recognizes global leaders who are pioneering new models for social change within the private sector. Basiye was selected for her…
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NEWS
TechTrends Media Announces The GreenShift Sustainability Forum
TechTrends Media, in strategic partnership with Africa Business Communities, is proud to announce the GreenShift Sustainability Forum, a premier full-day event dedicated to accelerating Africa’s transition toward a resilient and sustainable economy. Scheduled for March 2026, the forum will convene under the theme: “Driving Africa’s Sustainable Future: Innovation, Collaboration & Action.” As the continent faces the dual challenge of rapid…
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MOBILITY
Why the battery is the true cost of electric motorbikes revolution in Kenya
When you look at a nice-looking electric motorbike gliding through the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, it is easy to focus on the wheels, the digital dashboard, or the lack of an exhaust pipe. But the most critical component, and the reason these bikes have disrupted the entire economics of the boda boda sector, is hidden discreetly under the seat. It…
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LATEST
Zendure Launches AI-Powered Entry-Level Energy Storage System to Enhance Household Energy Management
Zendure, an innovator in solar energy solutions, has expanded its SolarFlow ecosystem with the launch of SolarFlow 800 Plus. This AI-powered balcony energy storage system combines affordability with advanced intelligence, setting a new benchmark for entry-level solutions and making smart energy independence more accessible to households across Europe. Zendure’s new SolarFlow 800 Plus is designed for both tech-savvy users seeking…
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ENERGY
Moment Energy Secures $5m Funding to Scale EV Battery Repurposing
Moment Energy, a Canadian company specializing in the repurposing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has secured $5 million in growth financing from TD Innovation Partners (TDIP). The capital injection is set to accelerate the company’s mission to supply the growing demand for clean, reliable, and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. The funding from TDIP underscores a rising trend of institutional support…
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MOBILITY
EIB Invests €25m in German Startup Trailer Dynamics
The European Investment Bank (EIB), is investing €25 million in German startup Trailer Dynamics, a pioneer in trailer electrification technology. This funding will accelerate the company’s scaleup, production, and market rollout, reinforcing Europe’s technological leadership in the electrification of freight transport. Trailer Dynamics’ e-trailer technology offers a breakthrough solution for decarbonising heavy road transport. By pairing a conventional truck unit…
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SUSTAINABILITY
Festool Group joins Emerald’s Industrial Innovation Fund to accelerate innovation and sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures announced that Festool Group, manufacturer of professional power tools and systems, has joined Emerald’s Industrial Innovation Fund as a Limited Partner (LP). The partnership reflects Festool’s strategic commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term transformation in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Festool’s decision to invest in Emerald’s fund is driven by its ambition to stay at the forefront…
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NEWS
Caldic, AmphiStar Partner to Bring Upcycled Biosurfactants to Europe’s Personal Care Market
Caldic, a global distributor and development partner for specialty ingredients and chemicals, has partnered with Belgian biotech innovator AmphiStar, to distribute and promote AmphiStar’s 100% upcycled biosurfactants across Europe. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the movement toward circular, eco-conscious ingredient innovation in the personal care industry. AmphiStar’s biosurfactants – derived entirely from upcycled bio-based waste and side streams…
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SUSTAINABILITY
NCBA Bank Deepens Sustainability Commitment with KES 2 Billion Clean Transport Financing and 10 Million Tree Target
NCBA Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and climate action through a multifaceted approach that includes a KES 2 billion clean transport financing initiative and an ambitious target to plant 10 million trees by 2030. Speaking during an X Space conversation on sustainability hosted by Citizen Digital’s Claire Munde, Ann Nderi, Group Head of Sustainability at NCBA, highlighted…
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NEWS
Green Bonds in Kenya: Who’s Issuing Them and Why They Matter
Green bonds, debt instruments whose proceeds are earmarked for projects with clear environmental benefits, have moved from novelty to a practical tool for financing climate solutions in Kenya. The market here is still young and shallow compared with mature markets, but the last six years have shown that both private companies and the state can use green bonds to tap…
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