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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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CLIMATE CHANGE
AGRA Warns Hunger Is Being Overlooked as a Major Global Risk Ahead of Davos 2026
As global leaders prepare to convene at the World Economic Forum in Davos, AGRA has raised concern that hunger is being dangerously underplayed in global risk assessments, despite intensifying climate pressures, geopolitical disruptions and increasingly fragile food systems, especially in Africa. In a statement released Thursday, AGRA noted that the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 does not list…
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NEWS
World Bank Unlocks Ksh5.5 Billion Green Fund to Empower Kenyan SMEs
In a major boost to Kenya’s climate resilience and economic transformation, the World Bank has approved approximately Ksh5.55 billion ($43 million) in new funding to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting climate-friendly technologies. The commitment, announced on January 15, 2026, is part of the broader Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) project. The funds will be channeled through…
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NEWS
Proto Energy and OLA Partner for Clean Mobility
Proto Energy, through its OTO Gas brand, has partnered with OLA Energy to launch automotive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dispensing pumps. The pilot phase, which kicked off today at the OLA Energy station in Buruburu, Nairobi, marks the beginning of a multi-site rollout aimed at providing motorists with cleaner and more affordable fuel alternatives. The strategic partnership integrates LPG infrastructure…
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NEWS
Safaricom Targets Net-Zero by 2050 as Telco Retains Elite Status in Global Climate Rankings
Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has solidified its position as a global leader in corporate sustainability, securing a spot on the prestigious CDP “A-List” for the second consecutive year. The recognition, announced Tuesday, places the Kenyan telecommunications giant among an elite 4% of companies worldwide acknowledged by CDP (formerly the Climate Disclosure Project) for excellence in environmental transparency and climate change…
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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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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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