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Africa Forward Summit Seals Blue Economy and Green Industry Deals
The inaugural Africa Forward Summit closed yesterday with a package of financing agreements anchored in a new Nairobi Declaration, positioning the continent’s ocean economy and industrial base as central pillars of the global green transition. The deals, framed as co-investment rather than development assistance, span offshore renewable energy, blue carbon restoration, grid modernisation, and green hydrogen derivatives. The summit’s headline…
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FLLoCA Program Drives Investment Growth in Counties Across Kenya
The Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, designed to channel climate financing directly to counties and communities across Kenya, has reported an increase of over 2400 projects at various stages of development across sectors, including agriculture, water, environment, and energy. Implemented by the National Treasury and Economic Planning, FLLoCA aims to strengthen local climate resilience, enhance county and national capacity…
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Africa Climate Talks call for credible implementation on the road to COP32
African climate leaders, negotiators, policymakers and partners kicked off the 7th Africa Climate Talks with a strong call to move the global climate agenda from commitments to credible implementation. Held under the theme “Africa’s Road to COP32: From Commitments to Credible Implementation,” the meeting comes at a decisive moment for global climate action, as countries prepare for COP31 in Türkiye…
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Sora Fuel closes $14.6m round to scale air-to-jet fuel technology
Sora Fuel, a climate technology company that makes jet fuel from just air, water, and renewable energy, has closed a $14.6 million round. The round was co-led by Spero Ventures and Inspired Capital, alongside super pro-rata investments from Engine Ventures and Wireframe Ventures. Sora has proven that its proprietary system can capture CO₂ directly from ambient air and convert it…
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Kenya Seeks KSh 247 Million Budget Increase for Environment and Climate Programs
Kenya’s State Department for Environment and Climate Change is seeking a KSh 247 million increase in its recurrent budget for the 2025/26 financial year, even as its development budget faces a KSh 231 million reduction – a contradiction that officials warn could undermine the country’s environmental and climate commitments. The Supplementary Estimates for FY 2025/26 were presented by Environment and…
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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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Climate Tech Startup Nitricity Secures $50m to Scale its Organic Fertilizer Technology
California-based climate tech startup Nitricity has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its pioneering organic fertilizer technology across the U.S. and into Europe, positioning itself as a disruptive force in an industry long reliant on carbon-intensive synthetic fertilizers. The funding round was co-led by World Fund, Europe’s climate-focused venture capital firm, and returning investor Khosla Ventures. Other…
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Kenyan Innovators Win Sh53 Million for Climate Innovations
Twelve young Kenyan innovators have received a total of Sh53 million in grants from the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) to scale community-driven climate solutions. The awards were issued under the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC), which targets youth aged 15–35 developing practical responses to environmental challenges. The second edition of the competition attracted more than 400 applications, with 10…
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How Sustainable Tech Is Transforming Industries
We are in an era where companies, from large corporations to small enterprises, are all moving in the same direction, integrating sustainability into their daily operations. Innovators and policymakers have developed numerous sustainable technology solutions to address environmental and social challenges while promoting eco-friendly practices. Examples include renewable energy systems that reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and the use of…
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How eWaste is Powering the Circular Economy in Africa
Africa is experiencing a digital revolution. But while more people gain access to devices that improve lives, there’s a growing downside: electronic waste. Over 2.9 million tonnes of e-waste are generated annually across the continent, yet less than 5% is formally recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, informal dumps, or is burned – releasing toxins and missing out on…
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