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Proto Energy, Equity Bank roll out LPG financing products
Proto Energy and Equity Bank have partnered to expand access to financing for customers seeking to adopt LPG solutions in Kenya. The partnership introduces two products: an Autogas Conversion Loan and an Institutional LPG Conversion Loan, targeting one of the key barriers to LPG uptake, the upfront cost of infrastructure, equipment and conversion services. The Autogas Conversion Loan will allow…
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MTN South Africa, ZTE Scale AI-Driven Energy Savings Across Western Cape
MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have expanded commercial deployment of an AI-native energy-saving solution for mobile networks across the Western Cape, following a successful trial in Cape Town. The solution, ZTE AIR RAN EnergyTurbo, uses AI-driven closed-loop energy intelligence to cut power consumption at network sites while maintaining service quality and customer experience. In the Cape Town trial, baseline…
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Absa Kenya Branch Solar Pilot Cuts Energy Use 51%
Absa Bank Kenya has completed a solar proof-of-concept across four branches – Nkrumah Road, Meru, Nyeri and Market – recording efficiency improvements of between 30 and 51 percent, according to the bank’s 2025 Sustainability and Climate Report released on Tuesday. The pilot forms part of a wider push to cut the bank’s energy footprint. Electricity consumption across Absa Kenya’s operations…
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Kenyan Clean-Energy Firm Lean Energy Earns B Corp Certification
Nairobi-based Lean Energy Solutions has earned B Corp Certification, independently validating its model for helping East African manufacturers switch from imported fossil fuels to locally sourced renewable biomass. The certification comes as manufacturers face mounting pressure to control energy costs, cut emissions and limit exposure to foreign-exchange volatility, while still securing the reliable thermal energy production requires. Through its Build-Own-Operate…
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Vivo Energy Kenya Honours Mechanics at Eldoret Wellness Event
More than 100 mechanics from across the North Rift gathered in Eldoret on Saturday as Vivo Energy Kenya held its second annual Mechanics Wellness Day, recognising the professionals who keep the country’s transport, agriculture and industry running. The event, themed Celebrating the People Behind Kenya’s Mobility Ecosystem, forms part of Shell Lubricants’ commitment to supporting mechanics beyond the sale of…
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Libya Energy Summit 2027 Focuses on Upstream Growth
Libya will place upstream oil and gas development at the center of discussion during the Libya Energy & Economic summit 2027 with the introduction of a dedicated Upstream HuB which is aimed at advancing exploration, production growth, digital transformation and natural gas development. Scheduled to take place in Tripoli from January 23rd to 25th, 2027, the summit’s specialized platform will…
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Why Pay-As-You-Go Financing Is Becoming Kenya’s Solar Advantage
Pay-as-you-go financing is emerging as the next competitive edge in Kenya’s solar market as manufacturers look beyond panel technology and battery capacity to win customers. Rather than relying on outright sales, companies are introducing instalment payment models that lower the upfront cost of owning a solar system, making renewable energy more accessible to households and small businesses while opening new…
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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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TotalEnergies Kenya’s New Fleet Cuts Transport Emissions by 3.7 Kilotonnes Annually
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC has completed the rollout of a fully modernised transport fleet that the company says will cut its transport-related carbon emissions by an estimated 3.7 kilotonnes annually, marking one of the more significant private-sector emissions reductions announced in Kenya’s downstream petroleum sector this year. The reduction is tied to 161 new heavy commercial vehicles now active on…
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Bamburi Cement Undergoes ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification Audit
Bamburi Cement has hosted the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and an independent ISO audit team for a certification audit of the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard, a step the company says reinforces its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing. ISO 50001 is an internationally recognised framework that helps organisations improve energy performance, cut costs, and reduce environmental…
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