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Ethio Telecom plants 250,000 trees as its sustainability strategy gathers pace
Ethio telecom has deepened its environmental sustainability drive by planting 250,000 tree seedlings across Ethiopia while expanding renewable energy-powered telecommunications infrastructure and electric vehicle (EV) charging services, strengthening the company’s strategy to combine digital transformation with climate action. The nationwide tree-planting exercise, held under Ethiopia’s Green Legacy initiative and Ethio telecom’s “For a Green Ethiopia” campaign, marks the eighth edition…
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eWAKA ranked among Africa’s top 50 electric mobility firms
Kenyan-Rwandan electric mobility company eWAKA has been ranked among Africa’s top 50 mobility companies in the 2026 Mobility X Africa rankings, underlining its growth in the region’s fast-expanding e-mobility market. The firm was also named one of Kenya’s five highest-ranked mobility businesses, and the highest-ranked woman-led mobility company in East Africa, making it one of only a handful of woman-founded…
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eWAKA Hits 1.1 Million Deliveries as Electric Fleet Expands Across Kenya and Rwanda
Electric mobility company eWAKA has exceeded 1.1 million commercial deliveries across Kenya and Rwanda, marking a significant milestone as it broadens one of East Africa’s largest managed electric fleets for last-mile logistics. The company said more than 1,200 electric cargo bicycles and motorcycles are now operating on its platform, supporting businesses and delivery riders through an integrated system that combines…
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Co-op Bank Backs Women Farmers With New $7.5M Guarantee Fund
Women-led farmer groups in Homa Bay County are set to benefit from a new financing programme worth USD 7.5 million following a strategic partnership between Co-op Bank Kenya and CARE International Kenya aimed at expanding access to agricultural credit. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kisumu to launch a de-risking guarantee fund that will enable women…
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KenGen Green Energy Park Attracts Fifth Investor
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has onboarded Maxim Agri & Samakgro as the fifth investor in the KenGen Green Energy Park in Naivasha. The new investor will use 3MW of green energy to construct an 8 Metric Tonne (MT) per hour fish feed production plant. The project is valued at approximately USD 3.95 million and is expected to boost fish…
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South Sudan, African Energy Chamber Push to Attract Fresh Oil and Gas Investment
South Sudan is scaling up efforts to attract fresh investment into its oil and gas industry. The government is working alongside the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to promote regulatory reforms and position the country as a competitive energy investment destination. The push follows a working visit by the AEC to Juba, where the Chamber met government officials and industry stakeholders.…
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NCBA, ePureMotion Partner to Expand EV Financing in Kenya
NCBA Bank has announced a strategic partnership with electric mobility firm ePureMotion to increase access to electric vehicles in Kenya. The agreement introduces financing options for both private motorists and the public transport sector. Eligible salaried customers will be able to finance up to 100 percent of the cost of ePureMotion passenger electric vehicles for personal use, with repayment periods…
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KCB, Matatu Owners Association Launch EV Charging Station in Buruburu
KCB Bank Kenya, the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) and electric mobility firm ePureMotion have launched an electric vehicle charging station for public service vehicles (PSVs) in Nairobi’s Buruburu Estate. The facility is expected to support the gradual adoption of electric matatus by providing charging infrastructure for the sector. It builds on a partnership announced in 2024, under which KCB committed…
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LOOP DFS Plants 3,000 Trees as Safari Gravel Series Returns to Naivasha
LOOP DFS has planted 3,000 indigenous and climate-adaptive trees in Naivasha as the company steps up its environmental conservation efforts, combining sports, ecosystem restoration and community engagement through its flagship Safari Gravel Series. The tree-planting exercise took place at Flamingo Farm during the second leg of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series 2026, which attracted more than 2,000 participants, including 850…
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Airtel Africa Reduces Diesel Use While Expanding Connectivity Across Africa
Airtel Africa has reduced its diesel consumption by 9.1 million litres during the 2025/26 financial year, marking a significant milestone in the telecommunications group’s efforts to lower its environmental footprint while expanding digital connectivity and financial services across Africa. Airtel Africa Cuts Diesel Use by 9.1 Million Litres The savings were achieved by shifting more network infrastructure to lower-carbon energy…
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