Sustainability
Solar Energy Startup Solestial Pulls In $17m to Scale Space Solar Manufacturing
Solestial, the solar energy company for space, announced the closing of $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures. The…
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Sustainability
ME Innovation Fund Invests in Japanese Carbon Credit Monitoring Startup Archeda
Mitsubishi Electric’s ME Innovation Fund has invested in Archeda, a Japanese startup that uses satellite data to develop and provide…
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Kenya’s Electrification Milestone Offers a Model for Africa’s Energy Future – BCG Report
A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled, ”Powering Prosperity Through Energy Access” underlines Kenya’s significant strides and…
Sustainability
Waiguru Distributes 5,800 Free Gas Cylinders, Introduces Climate Action Plan to Boost Community Resilience
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has distributed 5,800 free gas cookers to local households as part of a major climate action…
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Local Communities Proving Critical in Minet Kenya’s Greening Bid
Kenya is losing its forests at an alarming rate. According to a 2024 report by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), the…
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Epson Debuts New Metal-Recycling Plant
Epson Atmix Corporation (“Atmix”), a group company of Seiko Epson Corporation has begun full operations at a new metal-recycling plant…
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Jaltech, Wetility Ink $27.5 Million Solar Collaboration to Electrify South African Homes
South Africa’s fastest-growing solar-as-a-service provider, Wetility, has successfully secured a R500 million ($27.5 Million) structured capital partnership with Jaltech, a…
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Octopus Energy Unveils Landmark Africa Energy Fund
Octopus Energy Generation has unveiled its first African energy fund, marking a significant milestone in its global push to accelerate…
Sustainability
Airtel Africa’s 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Digital Inclusion Push
Airtel Africa has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing major strides in delivering on its mission to transform lives by…
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Roam Unveils 2nd-Gen Electric Bike Co-Designed with Boda Boda Riders
Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle.…