Closing the loop in Kenya's fashion industry
GreenBiz
JANUARY 21, 2022
In Kenya, garment manufacturers generate an estimated 400,000 tons of cotton waste per year.
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SDSN Kenya Co-hosts Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 28, 2024
On 25 March 2024, SDSN Kenya joined WRI Africa and other Kenyan partner organizations in co-hosting an interactive workshop and debate format entitled: ‘Carbon Markets: Which Way for Kenya? A Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate’.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya - Kenya Toyota Partnership to Spur Vehicle Manufacturing Industry: President Ruto
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Kenya and Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan have signed a framework agreement for collaboration in vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy development.The agreement will see Toyota set up a.
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Kenya - Kenya inks momentous USD 1 billion agreement with Indonesia and Masdar for a 300MW geothermal projects
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By LABAN WANAMBISI Kenya has announced a significant milestone with the signing of green manufacturing agreements totaling USD 4.48 billion during the launch of the Africa Green Industrialisat.
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Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Grants $94,000 to Women’s Earth Alliance for Reforestation Efforts in Indonesia and Kenya
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Anderson Foundation’s NextGen Committee has awarded a $94,000 grant to Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) for two of their Women in Forests programs in Indonesia and Kenya. On behalf of the entire NextGen Committee, we are grateful to WEA and the women leaders in Indonesia and Kenya who are supported by this grant." Anderson Foundation. “WEA
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Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap | Kenya
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap | Kenya The significance of green hydrogen production and its multifaceted applications are deeply woven into Kenya’s ambitious green economy agenda.
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Medtronic LABS and Partners Expand Healthcare Access in Kenya
3BL Media
APRIL 13, 2022
The support groups are part of LABS’ Empower Health program in Kenya, which is now expanding from six counties to the entire country of nearly 54 million people. Hypertension and diabetes are a major health concern in Kenya, affecting millions. In Makueni County, where Mulei lives, the program has reached over 14,000 patients.
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Renew Capital invests in Farm to Feed to curb food waste in Kenya
Impact Alpha
MAY 1, 2024
The post Renew Capital invests in Farm to Feed to curb food waste in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. “Imperfect produce” startups that salvage fresh foods destined for the landfill can be found throughout the US and Europe. Nairobi-based Farm to Feed.
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International Energy Agency - Kenya and Senegal to join the IEA
Global Renewable News
JUNE 25, 2023
The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed that the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Senegal will join the IEA Family as Association countries, demons.
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The Global Citizen Fellowship Program 2022/23 Powered by BeyGOOD, Expands for the First Time Into Kenya
3BL Media
MARCH 10, 2022
Applications Now Open for Young Changemakers from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to Join the Global Citizen Fellowship Program For A Year-Long, Full-Time, Paid Placement. This year’s cohorts from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya will be entering at such a critical time. SOURCE: Global Citizen. Learn more here: [link].
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Eco.business Fund backs Family Bank to finance climate resilience for farmers in Kenya
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Kenya’s Family. The post Eco.business Fund backs Family Bank to finance climate resilience for farmers in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, February 8 – Most commercial banks in Africa have long dismissed smallholder farmers and other agricultural businesses as too risky.
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited - KenGen Steps Up Geothermal to Curb Suppressed Inflows at the Large Hydropower Dams
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a revamped plan to step up electricity generation from geothermal power plants in a strategic move to cushion Kenyans from the effects o.
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited - KenGen Steps Up Geothermal to Curb Suppressed Inflows at the Large Hydropower Dams
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a revamped plan to step up electricity generation from geothermal power plants in a strategic move to cushion Kenyans from the effects o.
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Kentegra Biotechnology in Kenya scores $15 million for organic crop treatments
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 28, 2023
The post Kentegra Biotechnology in Kenya scores $15 million for organic crop treatments appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, August 28 – Imported crop treatments are expensive for smallholder farmers in Africa. Kentegra Biotechnology is helping farmers substitute affordable bio-pesticides for.
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited - KenGen, KoTDA Break Ground on Green Energy Park, Paving Way for Sustainable Industrialization
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) today (Aug 31) broke ground for KenGen's Green Energy Park in Olkaria, Naivasha in a move that is.
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European Investment Bank Supports Green Hydrogen Investment in Kenya
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 4, 2023
The European Investment Bank, the world’s largest multilateral bank and leading global financier of renewable energy, will strengthen support for green hydrogen investment in Kenya. The post European Investment Bank Supports Green Hydrogen Investment in Kenya appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Fuji Electric Co. - Contract Awarded for a Geothermal Power Generation Facility for the Republic of Kenya
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for a supply of geothermal power facility for the Menengai Geothermal Power Station in Kenya by Toyota Tsusho Corpo. Fuji Electric Co.,
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HP, Utiva and Girl Rising Set to Move More Girls to Tech in Kenya
3BL Media
MARCH 22, 2022
DESCRIPTION: HP funds Utiva to train teenage girls in Kenya . Tweet me: @HP commits $50,000 through @utiva_io, a tech education startup, to train 100 teenage girls in software development and product design across Kenya. SOURCE: HP Inc. Low and middle income countries face an existential crisis. link] @Girlrising via @TechCabal.
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Kenya - EU Grants Kenya KES 6 Billion for Refurbishment of the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plants
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2023
The European Union (EU) has granted Kenya KES.
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Driving Kenya's Future: The Roadmap to Electric Vehicle Adoption and Sustainable Urban Mobility
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The new enthusiasm around EV in Kenya is a welcome move. However, the government should come up with regulations, legislations, and a policy framework that will incentivize EV use. The person nurturing this dream should think about the entire value chain and should have empirical data that will show how many jobs the initiative will create.
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AgDevCo invests $8 million in avocado farming venture in Kenya
Impact Alpha
APRIL 20, 2023
The post AgDevCo invests $8 million in avocado farming venture in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, April 20 – Africa-focused agriculture investment group Agris is teaming up with a major Israeli avocado producer, Granot, to build a nearly.
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The Brief: Plugged In to the inclusive economy, fossil fuel doom loop, Canada’s employee ownership trusts, recapitalizing Copia in Kenya, Voices of impact management
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The post The Brief: Plugged In to the inclusive economy, fossil fuel doom loop, Canada’s employee ownership trusts, recapitalizing Copia in Kenya, Voices of impact management appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Lenore Champagne Beirne founded Bright Ventures to bring.
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Renew Capital backs Octavia Carbon for direct air capture in Kenya
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 10, 2024
The post Renew Capital backs Octavia Carbon for direct air capture in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, January 10 – African leaders and innovators are starting to tap global carbon markets. Nairobi-based Octavia Carbon is a rare direct air.
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Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya - Kenya Signs Deal on Green Energy Fertiliser Factory
Global Renewable News
APRIL 10, 2023
Kenya's move to clean energy is near.
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Investors commit $1.7 million to Aquarech to support fish farmers in Kenya
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
With local production dwindling, Kenya is meeting demand. million to Aquarech to support fish farmers in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 28 – Africa’s fast-growing population is driving increased demand for protein, including fish. The post Investors commit $1.7
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‘Ground Zero of the Fast Fashion World:’ How Kenya Became the Fashion Industry’s Illegal Junkyard
Impakter
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Impakter ‘Ground Zero of the Fast Fashion World:’ How Kenya Became the Fashion Industry’s Illegal Junkyard Imagine this. You pat yourself on the back for taking the […] The post ‘Ground Zero of the Fast Fashion World:’ How Kenya Became the Fashion Industry’s Illegal Junkyard appeared first on Impakter. Grace Stinson
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Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
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HP, Utiva and Girl Rising Set to Move More Girls to Tech in Kenya
3BL Media
MARCH 15, 2022
HP funds Utiva to train teenage girls in Kenya. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: Historically, the positioning of technology and expertise has been an antithesis to women and girls and this is even worse felt in low and middle income communities. Low and middle income countries face an existential crisis.
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Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).
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Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2023
On February 22, 2023, Kenya Electricity.
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How pre-construction financing is building a pipeline of water projects in Kenya
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 20, 2022
The post How pre-construction financing is building a pipeline of water projects in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, January 20 – Water and sanitation is one of the fastest growing, yet still underinvested sectors of impact investing. An experimental fund.
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A post-pandemic plan for the creative economy in Kenya
Impact Alpha
MAY 14, 2020
Half of Kenya’s creative professionals have seen 80% or more of their normal income disappear, as events were cancelled, creative spaces closed and tourism stopped, according to Nairobi-based HEVA Fund, an. The post A post-pandemic plan for the creative economy in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Kenya steps closer to 'attractive' sovereign green bond debut
Environmental Finance
JANUARY 16, 2024
Kenya has taken a step closer to issuing its debut sovereign green bond after the government approved its framework, opening a path to becoming only the fifth African sovereign to issue a labelled sustainable bond.
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New Documentary Released by Medtronic: “A Voice for Health”
3BL Media
APRIL 8, 2024
Watch as the team travels to Kenya to capture the everyday stories from people who utilize LABS' technology to better track their health. The mission of Medtronic LABS is to change that.
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Commercial bank loan helps Bboxx expand off-grid solar in Kenya
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 26, 2022
The post Commercial bank loan helps Bboxx expand off-grid solar in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. -based Bboxx launched in 2010 to provide pay-as-you-go solar products to low-income African households without electricity. A $15 million.
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The Brief: Catalyzing water projects in Kenya, deep decarbonization, health equity, rural Africa’s consumers, Larry Fink reax
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 20, 2022
Featured: Catalytic Capital How pre-construction financing is building a pipeline of water projects in Kenya. The post The Brief: Catalyzing water projects in Kenya, deep decarbonization, health equity, rural Africa’s consumers, Larry Fink reax appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact!
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The Brief: Climate co-investing map, sustainable aquaculture, Dutch impact fund-of-funds, avocado farming in Kenya, circular solutions for plastic
Impact Alpha
APRIL 20, 2023
The post The Brief: Climate co-investing map, sustainable aquaculture, Dutch impact fund-of-funds, avocado farming in Kenya, circular solutions for plastic appeared first on ImpactAlpha. We want to hear from you how to make impact investing easier with.
Welcome SDSN Kenya!
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE On Thursday, 24th September, 2020, the official launch of SDSN Kenya was held virtually in the presence of Prof. It fosters global SDSN activities within Kenya by developing and promoting solutions, policies, and public education. Jeffrey Sachs, Prof.
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These 550 Kenyan women are saving a forest
GreenBiz
JULY 30, 2021
Only a few years ago, Samburu women in northern Kenya were cutting down firewood in Kirisia forest and burning it to make charcoal.
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The Brief: Shifting paradigms in finance, mass transit in Kenya, digital banking in Spanish, scaling battery materials, TPG’s rising impact strategies
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The post The Brief: Shifting paradigms in finance, mass transit in Kenya, digital banking in Spanish, scaling battery materials, TPG’s rising impact strategies appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Capitalism Reimagined Six financial paradigm shifts needed to scale impact. Public and private-market investors that want to realize.
The Sleeping Giants of the Green Economy: New Research in India and Kenya Shows How Small Businesses Can Lead the Way in Addressing Climate Change
James Militzer
JULY 25, 2023
Focusing on two dynamic emerging markets, India and Kenya , this research aims to help illuminate a path forward — one that allows leaders to act with the urgency and purpose that this crisis demands. trillion, while Kenya’s stood at around $113 billion. Similarly, in Kenya, SMEs constitute 98% of all businesses.
The Brief: Markets and methane at COP28, banking community banks, fish farms in Kenya, renewable heat in France, Indigenous venture capital
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The post The Brief: Markets and methane at COP28, banking community banks, fish farms in Kenya, renewable heat in France, Indigenous venture capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Climate Finance From carbon markets to curbing methane, the case for climate optimism at COP28. Even before it.
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited - KenGen Announces New Year Plan to Fast Track Deployment of Renewable Energy
Global Renewable News
JANUARY 10, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC.
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited - KenGen Announces New Year Plan to Fast Track Deployment of Renewable Energy
Global Renewable News
JANUARY 9, 2023
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