Kenya

They aim to provide renewable power to households in off-grid areas

It aims to become a platform for capacity development in support of environmental policy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

The funding will help to strengthen the economy and minimise the climate impact

The loan will help strengthen the financial position of state-run Kenya Electricity Generation Company

A green bonds organisation and an African sustainable building group have agreed to work together to stimulate the take-up of certified low carbon buildings in Kenya. The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) say the buildings could be eligible for the use of proceeds of green bonds. The organisations say the […]

Commercial gas specialist CNG has turned its ‘Power UP’ concept into an even greater force for good with an ambitious crowdfunded renewables project; set to transform the lives of more than 600 children in Kenya. Shower Up will see two fully-equipped, solar powered shower blocks (made from recycled shipping containers) provided for Turasha School in […]

  A plastic bag ban, believed to be the toughest in the world, has come into force in Kenya. Those manufacturing, selling or even using them could face fines of up to $38,000 (£29,339) or be imprisoned for up to four years. Enforcement will however initially be directed at manufacturers and suppliers. While the government […]

An EU bank has pledged to provide support for projects in the power sector in Kenya. The announcement has been made during the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) three-year visit to the country, which will include a site visit to the Lake Turkana Wind Park. It is the largest wind farm in sub-Saharan Africa developed by […]

Kenya has banned the use, manufacture and import of all plastic shopping bags. The rule, which will come into force in six months, is already in place in a number of other African nations, including Rwanda and Morocco. Approximately 100 million plastic bags are handed out each year by Kenyan supermarkets alone. Plastic waste has […]

Kenyan energy firms have met with British investors to secure investment in the growing renewables sector. The UK-Kenya Renewable Energy Conference in Nairobi hosted around 100 company representatives from both countries to help accelerate the availability of affordable power. It follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the governments in May, which saw the UK commit […]