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NEWS
Christine Sidi on restoring Ngong Road Forest, creating jobs and giving Nairobi another green space
Nairobi’s need for accessible green space is giving a new dimension to the work being done at Ngong Road Forest. The I&M Foundation Ngong Road Forest project combines forest restoration with community employment and improvements intended to make the urban forest safer and more accessible, offering residents another place for recreation and wellbeing beyond the city’s better-known green spaces. For…
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Countdown To GreenShift puts the business case for sustainability under the spotlight
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a business conversation, touching everything from access to capital and compliance to technology, mobility and the way companies manage their operations. That was the focus in Nairobi as Countdown To GreenShift brought together voices from business, technology, sustainability, academia and startups ahead of the GreenShift Forum 2026 on October 22. Hosted by TechTrends Media at WOJO…
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I&M Group unveils 2025 sustainability report alongside Ngong Road Forest project handover
I&M Group has reported more than 10 million lives impacted through its sustainability initiatives, as it released its 2025 Sustainability Report and handed over a major forest conservation project to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) at Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary in Nairobi. The report, themed “Impact Beyond Numbers,” details the group’s work across responsible banking, business sustainability and community investment.…
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COLUMNS
Tomiwa Aladekomo: African Tech’s Next Chapter: From Survival to Scale
Earlier this year, I pondered what the African tech industry would look like in the next 10 years. For much of the past decade, the story was about possibility. Could Africa really become a serious player in the global tech ecosystem? Could African founders build companies that travelled beyond the continent’s borders? Was there enough talent to sustain it all?…
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PARTNER CONTENT
A new AI marketplace is putting locally led climate projects in front of investors
The Government of Luxembourg and the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) have opened applications for impact funds investing in climate and nature solutions to join the first cohort of Rio Changemakers, an AI-enabled global marketplace designed to connect capital with trusted, locally led projects. Impact funds are encouraged to apply by 26 September 2026 for priority consideration, with applications being reviewed…
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LOOP’s Safari Gravel Series adds 3,500 trees to its conservation record
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series has planted 3,500 trees this year as part of its environmental conservation programme, following the third round of the 2026 cycling series held in Vipingo over the weekend. Organisers planted 100 trees during the Vipingo event, bringing the total number of trees planted through the series to more than 7,000 across its three editions. The…
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Gabon bets US$200 million on conservation that also benefits rural communities
The Government of Gabon has formally launched Gabon Infini, a long-term conservation and development initiative designed to mobilize up to US$200 million over the next decade for biodiversity protection and community investment. The Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative is being developed with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Enduring Earth and other partners. It is intended to strengthen Gabon’s protected-area network…
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ENERGY
Kenya’s renewable-energy boom is creating a bigger market for locally made power equipment
SBM Bank Kenya has committed $17 million to Safer Power Group to expand local manufacturing of electrical equipment used in renewable energy and power infrastructure, strengthening Kenya’s capacity to supply components for the region’s growing clean energy market. The financing will support the development of a new manufacturing facility and expand production of switchboards, control panels, distribution boards, meter boards,…
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Shell Autocross Rally returns to Stoni Athi for high-speed round 5 showdown
The Shell Autocross Rally 2026 heads to Stoni Athi on 29 and 30 August for Round 5 of the championship, bringing together drivers and teams for a test of speed, precision, endurance and technical preparation. Winners will be crowned on Sunday. The round marks the second consecutive year Shell has served as title sponsor of the Autocross Rally, building on…
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SBM Bank in Sh2.2bn financing deal for green energy manufacturing
SBM Bank Kenya has partnered with Safer Power Group to extend USD 17 million (about Sh2.2 billion) in financing to support green energy manufacturing and the construction of a new factory. Under the deal, Safer Power, a licensed panel builder for global energy technology firm Schneider Electric, will scale up local production of power infrastructure including switchboards, control panels, synchronization…
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