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Kenya Launches OLOOLUA C.A.R.E To Save Oloolua Forest!
• 200 Beehives For Women’s Groups
• 2,000 Avocado Seedlings Distributed
•Electronic Fencing & Boreholes Coming •Conservation Walk Set For April 25

A Bold Move To Restore Biodiversity & Support Livelihoods! #OlooluaForest #Conservation #Kenya #GreenEconomy

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Xiaomi Said It Delivered Over 20,000 Vehicles In February, Down From More Than 39,000 In January, According To Its Official Weibo Post. The Firm, Which Launched The SU7 Sedan In 2024, Is Preparing For Mass Production Of The Next-Generation SU7

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Electric Bike Maker Tenways Has Filed For A Main Board Listing On The Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Submitting Its Prospectus On February 27, 2026. Backed By Hillhouse Ventures, Tencent, And Alibaba, The Fast-Growing Commuter E-Bike Brand Has Built A Profitable Foothold In Europe’s Challenging Market.

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@KenGenKenya And Kenya Power Have Reported Strong Growth, Reflecting Improved Operations And Kenya’s Shift Toward Renewable Energy.

KenGen’s Profit After Tax Rose 54% To KSh 10.48 Billion In FY 2025, Following A 35% Increase In 2024. Over 90% Of Its 1,786 MW Capacity Comes From Renewable Sources, Mainly Geothermal And Hydropower, Boosted By Good Rainfall And Stable Geothermal Output.

Beyond Generation, KenGen Is Expanding Into Geothermal Consultancy Across Africa And Developing A Green Energy Park To Support Clean Energy Investments.

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@Mirova, A Sustainable Investment Firm Affiliated With Natixis Investment Managers Has Invested USD 19 Million In Cold Solutions Kiambu (SEZ) Limited, A Kenyan Provider Of Temperature-Controlled Warehousing And Logistics. The Investment Made Through The Mirova Gigaton Fund Will Support The Expansion Of Energy-Efficient, Solar-Powered Cold Chain Infrastructure Aimed At Reducing Food Loss, Improving Food Security And Strengthening Sustainable Logistics In East Africa.

Cold Solutions Kiambu Operates A Major Facility In @Tatu_City With About 15,000 Pallet Storage Capacity, Serving Both The Agricultural And Pharmaceutical Sectors. The Facility Uses Rooftop Solar Power For Around 30% Of Its Energy Needs And Ammonia-Based Refrigerants, Significantly Lowering Its Carbon Footprint And Setting A Benchmark For Climate-Friendly Cold Storage.

The Project Helps Reduce Post-Harvest Losses, Protect Farmers’ Incomes, Maintain Pharmaceutical And Vaccine Integrity & Support Regional Economic Growth. It Aligns With The UN Sustainable Development Goals, Particularly Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Responsible Consumption And Production (SDG 12) And Climate Action (SDG 13).
The Investment Highlights Kenya’s Growing Role As A Leader In Sustainable Agri-Logistics, Demonstrating How Clean Energy And Climate-Resilient Cold Chain Infrastructure Can Deliver Long-Term Environmental, Social And Economic Benefits Across Africa.

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@FlyJambojet ,A Kenyan Low-Cost Airline Won The “Most Compelling Story” Award At The Aviation Challenge In Denmark For Its Plastic Upcycling Initiative In Partnership With Plastiki Rafiki, A Circular Economy Project. The Initiative Involved Students And Artisans From Nairobi’s Mathare Area Who Collected And Upcycled Over 1,000 Kilograms Of Plastic Waste Into Usable Products Like Keychains And Fridge Magnets, Sourced From Beach Clean-Ups, Airport Waste And Staff Contributions.

The Project Stood Out For Combining Environmental Action, Social Impact And Operational Change. It Provided Hands-On Sustainability Learning For Students, New Income Opportunities For Informal Artisans And A Practical Way For Jambojet To Rethink Its Waste Management. The Award Highlights A Shift In How Sustainability Is Defined,Moving Beyond Policy And Reporting To Locally Grounded, Community-Driven Solutions.

More Broadly, The Story Reflects Africa’s Growing Sustainability Challenge Amid Rising Plastic Waste, Climate Risks And Infrastructure Gaps. Circular Economy Models Like Plastiki Rafiki Show How Waste Can Be Turned Into Economic Value And Livelihoods. While The Scale Is Modest, The Model Is Replicable Across Industries, Offering A Practical Path For African Companies To Link Sustainability, Development And Corporate Responsibility In Meaningful Ways.

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Sea Trials Have Begun In Hobart For Hull 096 (China Zorrilla), The World’s Largest Fully Electric Ferry, Built By Tasmanian Shipbuilder Incat. The 130-Metre Vessel, Powered By Over 5,000 Batteries, Can Carry 2,100 Passengers And 225 Vehicles And Operates On A 90-Minute Battery Range.

The Ferry Is Destined For South America, Where It Will Run Between Montevideo, Uruguay And Buenos Aires, Argentina, Completing The One-Hour Journey Up To Three Times Daily. Because Of Its Limited Range, It Will Be Transported To South America By A Gargantuan Heavy-Lift Ship After Further Sea Trials.

The Trials Are Testing Propulsion, Speed, Manoeuvrability, And Onboard Systems, With The Ferry Expected To Reach Speeds Of Up To 25 Knots. The Project Marks A Major Milestone For Electric Marine Transport And A Proud Moment For Incat After More Than Two Years Of Construction.

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Africa faces growing financial risks from climate change, as droughts, floods, storms, and heatwaves damage crops, infrastructure, and industries, while the global transition away from fossil fuels threatens revenue streams and investor confidence. To manage these risks, countries have started adopting climate-related financial policies, including disclosure requirements, green lending rules, and green bonds. However, progress is uneven: South Africa leads with comprehensive and binding policies, Kenya and Morocco are expanding their frameworks, while many central and west African countries rely on limited, voluntary measures. This patchy enforcement leaves financial systems vulnerable and limits the continent’s ability to mobilize private investment in green sectors.

Despite these challenges, Africa has significant opportunities to strengthen climate finance. Expanding access to green bonds, improving disclosure standards and harmonizing regional reporting can attract global investment, support renewable energy and promote financial stability. International guidance, technical support and knowledge sharing such as South Africa’s experience with stress testing can help countries move from voluntary measures to enforceable rules. With coordinated regulation and investment, Africa could reduce vulnerability to climate shocks while positioning itself as a hub for sustainable finance and renewable energy development.

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A Research Team From Chonnam National University In South Korea Has Discovered A Natural Mechanism That Helps Plants Survive Cold Stress By Rewiring Root Growth And Activating Protective Genes. This Groundbreaking Discovery Shows How Plants Can Rapidly Adapt To Harsh Conditions, A Finding That Has Major Implications For Climate-Resilient Agriculture.

For Kenya, Where Unpredictable Weather And Temperature Fluctuations Threaten Crops, This Research Could Be A Game-Changer. By Applying These Insights, Scientists And Farmers May Develop Crops That Are Stronger, More Adaptable And Better Able To Withstand Climate Challenges Thus Securing Food Production And Farmer Livelihoods Across The Country.

This Breakthrough Highlights The Power Of Global Collaboration In Science And The Potential Of Advanced Plant Biology To Address Pressing Food Security Challenges In Africa.

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Msossi, A Locally Developed Food Technology App Is Launching In Kenya To Help Reduce Food Waste By Connecting Restaurants, Supermarkets And Hotels Directly With Consumers. The Platform Allows Businesses To Sell Surplus And Near-Expiry Food At Discounted Prices, Helping Them Minimize Losses While Offering Affordable Food Options To Consumers.

Food Waste Is A Major Issue In Kenya, With 30–40% Of Food Produced Lost Annually, Costing Billions Of Shillings And Worsening Food Insecurity And Environmental Damage. Msossi Addresses This By Creating A Digital Marketplace That Promotes Sustainability, Faster Turnover Of Surplus Food And A More Efficient Food Ecosystem.

The App Targets Both Environmentally Conscious Consumers And Businesses Struggling With Unsold Inventory. It Also Tracks Impact Metrics Such As Food Saved, Carbon Emissions Reduced, And Meals Rescued, Supporting ESG And CSR Reporting. Msossi Is Expected To Roll Out Nationally, Contributing To Circular Economy And Zero-Waste Goals.

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The Cooperative University Of Kenya Has Received Approval From The Energy And Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) To Develop A KSh 6.45 Billion, 40-Megawatt Solar Power Plant, Making It The First University In The Country To Supply Electricity To The National Grid At This Scale.

The Project Will Be Implemented Through A Partnership With Dahai Shandong Of China Under An Innovative Financing Model In Which The Partner Will Finance, Build, Operate, And Later Transfer The Plant To The University. According To Chancellor Dr Benard William Chitunga, The Initiative Will Generate Revenue For The University, Reduce Its Electricity Costs, And Contribute To Lowering Power Costs For Consumers On The National Grid.

Dr Chitunga Emphasized The Need For Alternative Financing Mechanisms For Large-Scale Energy Projects, Noting That Government And Public Funds Alone Are Insufficient. The Solar Plant, Expected To Be Commissioned Later In The Year, Aligns With Kenya’s Goals Of Expanding Electricity Access, Enhancing Energy Security, And Promoting Sustainable Development.

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Kenya Has Broken Ground On Its First Green Fertilizer Plant In Naivasha, Nakuru County, Developed In Partnership With China’s Kaishan Group. The 165-Megawatt Facility Will Use Geothermal Steam Instead Of Fossil Fuels To Produce Ammonia-Based Fertilizer, Making It A First-Of-Its-Kind Project In The Country. Once Operational In 2027, The $800 Million Plant Is Expected To Produce Up To 480,000 Metric Tons (About 9.6 Million Bags) Of Fertilizer Annually.

The Project Aims To Strengthen Food Security, Reduce Reliance On Costly Fertilizer Imports, Protect Farmers From Global Price Shocks, And Save Foreign Exchange. It Is Projected To Cut Over 600,000 Tons Of Carbon Emissions Each Year, Create More Than 2,000 Jobs, Generate Annual Profits Of Over $13 Million, And Position Kenya As A Leader In Green Industrial Transformation And Sustainable Agriculture In Africa.

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Toyota Is Testing Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Technology That Allows Electric Vehicles To Send Power Back To The Grid During Peak Demand Or Outages. Through Pilot Programs In Texas, California, And Maryland, Toyota Is Exploring How EVs Can Stabilize The Grid, Provide Backup Power, And Reduce Energy Costs, Potentially Turning Millions Of EVs Into A Major Clean Energy Resource.

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Norway Reached A Historic Turning Point In 2025, With Fully Electric Vehicles (EVs) Accounting For 95.9% Of All New Car Registrations, Effectively Making Internal Combustion Engines A Marginal Presence In The Market. This Achievement Was The Result Of A Deliberate, Decades-Long "Carrot And Stick" Strategy: High Taxes On Polluting Vehicles Combined With Generous Exemptions For EVs, Such As Waived Purchase Taxes, Lower Tolls, And Discounted Ferry Fares. The Transition Reached Its Peak In December 2025, When Electric Sales Soared To Nearly 98% As Consumers Rushed To Beat A New January 2026 Tax Policy That Introduces Value-Added Tax (VAT) On More Expensive Electric Models. Beyond Just Sales, 2025 Marked The Moment EVs Officially Outnumbered Diesel Cars In The Total National Fleet, Allowing The Country To Shift Its Focus Toward Cutting-Edge Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Integration. By Turning Its Vast Number Of Parked Cars Into A Distributed Energy Storage System, Norway Is Now Demonstrating How A Fully Electrified Transport Sector Can Stabilize The National Power Grid Rather Than Just Consuming Its Resources.

Strategy Insights From Norway:

•Infrastructure Precedes Growth: Norway’s "Range Anxiety" Was Cured By High-Density Charging Networks Before The Mass Rush Happened.

•Policy Sensitivity: The 40% Jump In 2025 Sales Shows That Even Small Changes In Tax Or Regulatory Incentives Can Trigger A Massive Market Shift.

•Beyond The Car: Norway Is Now Focusing On V2G (Vehicle-To-Grid) Integration, Turning Parked EVs Into Distributed Energy Storage To Balance Power During Peak Times.

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@Norway Reached A Historic Turning Point In 2025, With Fully Electric Vehicles (EVs) Accounting For 95.9% Of All New Car Registrations, Effectively Making Internal Combustion Engines A Marginal Presence In The Market. This Achievement Was The Result Of A Deliberate, Decades-Long "Carrot And Stick" Strategy: High Taxes On Polluting Vehicles Combined With Generous Exemptions For EVs, Such As Waived Purchase Taxes, Lower Tolls, And Discounted Ferry Fares. The Transition Reached Its Peak In December 2025, When Electric Sales Soared To Nearly 98% As Consumers Rushed To Beat A New January 2026 Tax Policy That Introduces Value-Added Tax (VAT) On More Expensive Electric Models. Beyond Just Sales, 2025 Marked The Moment EVs Officially Outnumbered Diesel Cars In The Total National Fleet, Allowing The Country To Shift Its Focus Toward Cutting-Edge Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Integration. By Turning Its Vast Number Of Parked Cars Into A Distributed Energy Storage System, Norway Is Now Demonstrating How A Fully Electrified Transport Sector Can Stabilize The National Power Grid Rather Than Just Consuming Its Resources.

Strategy Insights From Norway:

•Infrastructure Precedes Growth: Norway’s "Range Anxiety" Was Cured By High-Density Charging Networks Before The Mass Rush Happened.

•Policy Sensitivity: The 40% Jump In 2025 Sales Shows That Even Small Changes In Tax Or Regulatory Incentives Can Trigger A Massive Market Shift.

•Beyond The Car: Norway Is Now Focusing On V2G (Vehicle-To-Grid) Integration, Turning Parked EVs Into Distributed Energy Storage To Balance Power During Peak Times.

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Chinese Electric Vehicle Giant BYD Is Planning To Expand Its Ultra-Fast Five-Minute EV Charging Technology Into Europe And The United Kingdom, A Move Described As “Good News For EV Drivers Everywhere.” The Technology Can Add Up To 248 Miles Of Range In Just Five Minutes, Significantly Outperforming Tesla’s Supercharger Network, Which Delivers About 200 Miles In 15 Minutes.

The Expansion Is Based On BYD Hiring For Roles Focused On Rolling Out Its Flash-Charging System Across Europe, With Plans To Install 300 Fast Chargers In England By The End Of 2026. However, There Are Key Limitations: The Five-Minute Charging Speed Will Only Work On EVs Built On BYD’s Proprietary Platform. Other Electric Vehicles Will Still Charge At Slower Rates Due To Hardware Constraints.

Additionally, BYD Vehicles And Its Fast-Charging Tech Are Not Available In The United States Because Of Trade Tariffs Aimed At Protecting Local Automakers. While Public Fast Charging Is Convenient, The Article Notes That Home Charging Remains Much Cheaper, Especially When Paired With Solar Energy.

Overall, BYD’s Expansion Represents A Major Leap In EV Charging Technology, But Its Benefits Will Be Region-Specific And Brand-Dependent, At Least In The Near Term.

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Safaricom Solidified Its Position As A Global Sustainability Leader In 2025 By Successfully Launching Kenya’s Largest Ever Green Bond. This Landmark Transaction Mobilized KSh 20 Billion To Fund Solar-Powered Network Sites And Energy-Efficient 5G Infrastructure, Proving That Capital Markets Can Drive Climate Solutions. Beyond Finance, Safaricom’s 2025 Sustainability Report, "Anchored In Purpose," Revealed A Record-Breaking "True Value" Impact Of KSh 1.1 Trillion. The Tech Giant Achieved A 99% Recycling Rate By Processing 190 Tons Of E-Waste And 62 Tons Of Plastic Through M-PESA Green Points. Their Commitment To Biodiversity Saw Over 830,000 Trees Planted This Year Alone, Reaching A Cumulative Total Of 2.3 Million Trees. From Fencing The Kakamega Forest To Supporting Climate-Smart Agriculture Via DigiFarm, Safaricom Is Seamlessly Weaving Environmental Stewardship Into The Fabric Of Kenya’s Digital Future. A True Corporate Icon Of Action And Accountability!
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