KCIC Kicks off Solar Program in East Africa

After a decade of progressively supporting climate technology entrepreneurs in Kenya, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has extended its reach

Ten Kenyan Entreprises Set to Benefit from KCIC Energy Program

Clean and renewable energy sources have become increasingly important in today’s world, and Kenya is taking significant strides in harnessing the

KCIC Conducts Bootcamp Training for Solar Enterprises in Uganda

From July 11-13, 2023, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) conducted a transformative bootcamp session aimed at empowering east African entrepreneurs

KCIC and Commonwealth Explore Partnership

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) today hosted a delegation from the Commonwealth and KeNIA, marking a significant milestone in fostering

KCIC Board Bids Farewell to Sandra Sichlau

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center board has bid farewell to Ms. Sandra Sichlau, who has been serving as a board member

KCIC Unveils Kiambu Business Incubation Hub

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) in partnership with the European Union (EU), Denmark (Danida), and the County Government of Kiambu

GreenBiz Entrepreneurs undergo Business Mentorship

Everyone says that SMEs are the engines and driving force of Kenya’s development and economy, but few understand what it means

ClimateLaunchpad 2023 Application Closing…Soon!

Do you have a green business idea and want to take it to the next level? Do you wish to be

KCIC and AWF Forge Partnership Towards Climate Action

The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards targeted

Innovation fighting malnutrition among children wins youth competition

According to a report by UNICEF, in Kenya, more than a quarter of children under the age of five, or two

Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition- Supporting youth to lead a climate resilient ient future

The Vijana na AgriBiz competition seeks to foster innovation in agricultural practices, build the capacity of local entrepreneurs, especially the youth

Bungoma Agribusiness Expo set for Friday, May 13

The first edition of the Bungoma Agribusiness Expo will be kicking off on May 13 at Posta Grounds in Bungoma with the participation

Advancement in technology is a necessity for farmers in Uasin Gishu County

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), through the AgriBiz program, held a forum in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu, to engage county

Become an AgriBiz brand ambassador

Are you an agribusiness enthusiast? Do you follow the agribusiness trends and want to be part of a team transforming the

Maths teacher winning the pig farming business

Over the years, pig farming in Kenya has gradually risen to become one of the top agribusiness ventures. Pork accounts for

The world’s largest green business ideas competition closes tomorrow

The deadline for entries to the Climate Launchpad competition, which recognises that innovation and invention can lead the way to a

Insect entrepreneur training farmers how to use maggots on their farms

In a quiet, mainly residential area in Kirinyaga, trays of writhing Black Soldier Flies (BSFs) larvae munch their way through hundreds

Kilifi County, KCIC to revamp agribusiness in coast region

Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) which is the implementing partner signed a five-year contract with the two development agencies that would see

European Council’s President visits KCIC to witness the progress of the AgriBiz Programme

On Tuesday, 9th March 2021, The President of the European Council, His Excellency Charles Michel, made a courtesy visit to Kenya

There is a need for proper incentives on waste management

Waste has proven to be a resource that can be managed to achieve economic, social and environmental benefits. To achieve this,

What Ksh 5.1 billion agribusiness programme entails for Isiolo

Isiolo County has partnered with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) to set up Business Incubation Hub (BIH) under the AgriBiz programme

Call for applications for innovative waste recycling solutions launches

What Design Can Do (WDCD) in partnership with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is seeking creatives, both small and big designers,

Kisii and Uasin Gishu sign MOU with KCIC to bring more wealth to farmers

The County Governors of Kisii and Uasin Gishu, H.E James Ongwae and H.E Jackson Mandago respectively, have signed an agreement with

Agri-Flora Organic Solutions: Encouraging organic farming for sustainable food security

There has been a trend to encourage organic farming to improve global food security which continues to be a concern to

Cleaning the environment through innovative sewage disposal system

Kirigi Kibunja founded Jiji Water Works Limited in 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya with the aim of offering permanent water and drainage

Farming without soil: the big bet for achieving food security

Traditional soil-grown crop production has worked well for thousands of years, but there is one fact that has placed strain on

Powerspot Kenya: empowering rural Kenya through affordable clean cooking

Clean cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change, reducing environmental degradation and improving human lives in general. Unfortunately, more

Alternative fuel transforming the energy industry

In the hilly outskirts of Kisumu city, hidden behind leafy trees and rocky terrain, is an innovative enterprise offering a source

Edward Mungai is conferred with a PhD in sustainability

Dr. Edward Mungai, group CEO of Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Group, has today been awarded his PhD in Sustainability at Strathmore

KCIC supports the conversion of waste plastic into fuel

Patrick Watene, the Co-founder of Adarsh Polymers is appreciative after Kenya Climate Innovation Center supported him with Early-Stage Financing (ESF) to

KCV is hiring

Buzzing with pride

Dubbed “The Bee Keepers’ Hub”, Nyuki Hubs is a youth-led social enterprise that takes pride in working with farmers to produce

Investing in biomass briquettes for clean energy solutions

There is a growing interest in biofuels in many developing countries as a means of modernizing biomass use, reducing deforestation, promoting

Kenya Bankers Association partners with KCIC Group to advance green financing in Kenya

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and KCIC Group have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to boost green financing through

KCIC holds training ahead of financial awarding to youth and women-led enterprises under Agribiz Program

The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) has today held a virtual training ahead of the awarding of the Result Based Financing

KCIC to host virtual training ahead of financing award ceremony

Kenya Climate Innovation Centre is set to host a virtual training ahead of a finance awarding ceremony where 49 SMEs will

Ecosave Africa Ltd: All in one solution to water sanitation

According to the World Health Organization, currently, 2.5 billion people lack access to clean water and sanitation and by 2030 a

Innovative solar cooker, transforming households

Kenya’s renewable energy sector is at an exponential level compared to other countries in Africa. The exploitation of solar energy has

University graduates reaping yields from pig farming

Anthony Njagi Njine with his two friends, Mary Wabuthu Gituku and Joseph Kariuki Sankale are startup farmers who rear pigs. A

An organic food startup offering nutritious options

Last week on 16th October, 2020, the whole world celebrated world food day. This day gives us an opportunity to reflect on

Tala Iconic Business World: Empowering Women and Youth through Agribusiness

According to the 2017 World Food Prize laureate, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, “the future of African youth lies in agriculture.”  This future

Does the government have a role in stimulating growth in the SME sector?

The government plays a leading role in the provision of an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. One such way is

Kenyan Farmer Providing Affordable Medicinal Solutions

Vitman Wafula, a farmer based in Kakamega county, has set up a medicinal garden where he raises seedlings for medicinal plants

Engineer-turned farmer’s way of sowing potatoes

Where do your home fries, chips, french fries and mashed potatoes originate? You have probably never seen a packet of potato

Bungoma County to engage in the ‘AgriBiz’ programme funded by EU and Denmark to support women and youth agribusiness

The County Government of Bungoma and Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have signed  a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards supporting women

Bringing Nutrition to Low Income Kenyans

Food Security and Nutrition is a key pillar of the Big Four Agenda, which was conceptualised by the H.E President Uhuru

Young, female and an agriculturalist

There are few young people you meet and they inspire you so much. One such person is Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi. You

Kabete Vegrow: Farming, a solution to youth unemployment

The percentage of unemployed youth has been growing exponentially in the past decade with an explosion in this Corona period. James

How Poseidon Pump Systems is harnessing energy from moving traffic

Kenya and other developing countries are experiencing exponential growth in their populations leading to an ever-growing demand for domestic and industrial

Spurring rural economies through renewable energy sources

When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting SMEs access affordable loans.

What new taxation means for renewable energy in Kenya

Kenya’s renewable energy landscape has witnessed increased transformation over the years, largely driven by favorable government policy that is shifting towards

Cooling Africa with solar, a startup’s perspective

Let us take the conversation away from the pandemic for a minute and talk about solar. Recently, agribusiness entrepreneurs and mini-grid

What AgriBIz promises Kenyan youth and women

Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns; high costs

Why the world never forgot Earth Day despite COVID-19

Despite the global disruption caused by the novel corona virus, the world yesterday took time to commemorate Earth Day.

Spurring rural economies through renewable energy sources

When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting

Businesses in East Africa set to benefit from new programme

Small Market Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from the recently started programme

Thika company converts waste plastic into synthetic oil

Deep in the heart of Thika Town, a constituency that has been christened by many as the

Board and Staff strategise on Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) 3.0

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) members of the board have this month held an a joint strategy retreat aimed to

Championing Organic Farming and Forest Conservation to Improve Livelihoods

At such times of unpredictable weather patterns, high cost of production, deteriorating soil fertility and inaccessible markets

Kenya Hosts Danish Delegation

Kenya has today received a senior delegation from the Royal Kingdom of Denmark in a visit that happened

How Maji Agri Solutions is using social media to market his innovative water technology

Simon Wachieni, the founder of Maji Agri Solutions 

Kenya, Africa and the World- It’s a Treble for Leafy Ke

Kenya emerged shoulders high at the just concluded ClimateLaunchpad (CLP) competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Applicants are Generating Green Energy from Local Materials

Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme.

Kenya Commemorates World Environment Day

Kenya has joined the world in commemorating the World Environment Day on a day that coincided with Eid al Fitr. The annual World Environment

Acacia Innovations – ESFM Success Story

Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme.

KCIC Hosts Danish Delegation

Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has hosted a delegation from the Danish Government led by Mr. Henrik Larsen, the Deputy Head of Danish

KCV CLIENT AWARDED 1.2 BILLION SHILLINGS TO SCALE BIOGAS ADOPTION

One of the clients of Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a subsidiary of Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), has secured a deal that will

Kings Biofuel is hiring

Kings Biofuels Limited, a leading briquettes manufacturing company, is seeking to recruit a highly dynamic and self driven individual

KCIC PARTNERS WITH YOUTH FUND TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Kenya Climate Innovation Center has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF)

Induction for newer KCIC incubation entrepreneurs

Last Friday, 3rd May 2019, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) hosted an induction event for its newer incubation clients. Entrepreneurs in

Policy Dialogue: Sustainability of Agriculture in Kenya

This Friday, 26 April 2019, KCIC will be hosting a policy dialogue on the sustainability of agriculture in Kenya. Held in

Majik Water provides clean water to Ark Children’s Home

Majik Water is a KCIC client who manufactures a machine that extracts clean drinking water from the atmosphere.

KCIC partners with KAM on the Clean Energy Expo 2019

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) held the Clean Energy Conference and Expo at the Safari Park hotel from 10th to 12th April 2019

2nd edition of ASPK sustainability meet-up

Last week, on the 28th of March 2019, the Association of Sustainability Practitioners of Kenya (ASPK) organized its second meetup since its inception

Launch of Trade for Sustainable Development Hub (T4SD)

Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is excited to announce that it is partnering with the International Trade Center (ITC) and Strathmore

KCIC and clients shine at One Planet Summit

On the 14th of March 2019, world leaders gathered in Nairobi for the third installment of the One Planet Summit. Some

Applications open for ClimateLaunchpad green business idea competition

PRESS RELEASE: Nairobi, 13 March, 2019 – ClimateLaunchpad is now welcoming applications in Kenya for the 2019 edition of the world’s largest

Solar-powered cold storage for Kenyan farmers with Solar Freeze

Growing up in a rural village in Kenya, Dysmus Kisilu witnessed the many problems facing the farmers in his community. Lacking

What AgriBIz promises Kenyan youth and women

Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns;

Offering clean cooking fuel to low income households

Koko Networks commercially soft-launched its technology suite in Nairobi in mid-2017. KOKO’s first offering to mass-market consumers and local retailers is a

Coping with climate change in Kenya

Climate change is perhaps the most considerable environmental challenge of our time globally. It affects ecosystems, water and food resources and

Hundreds of eager teens attend the Inspire Leadership event

Given that youth are vital resource to ensuring a more sustainable future and fulfilling the SDGs, KCIC believes it is important

Reducing water waste to help the environment and the bottom line

While working in water service providing, Joab Amollo began to notice over time the amount of water that was being wasted

How to transition Kenya to a clean-cooking country

According to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, 16,600 people in Kenya alone die every year as a result of exposure

Fixing climate change, one start-up at a time

PRESS RELEASE Largest Global Green Business Ideas Competition kicks off 2018 edition Nairobi, 8 August 2018– ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s leading

Season 2 of the Climate Launch Pad: Kenyan edition

The second season of the Climate Launch Pad (CLP) is here! For the second year Kenya will be hosting the CLP

Leveraging on opportunities for green growth in Kenya

The 4thNational Green Growth Conference 2018 held last week at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) brought together various stakeholders from

Tracking the progress in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Kenya

Kenya has an exciting opportunity to be a leader in harvesting sustainable and efficient energy. First of all, the country is

Commodity Futures Market an option for Kenyan Farmers

The largest percentage of Kenya’s population are farmers. A key concern for this population is the price volatility associated with the

Hivos and Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Hosting the Second Disrupt! Ideathon

Hivos in collaboration with Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) will be hosting Disrupt!, a competitive ideathon event that brings together entrepreneurs

Water Dialogue – A Step Forward to Management of Water Resources

“It’s Day Zero in Cape Town, a foretaste of what is likely to come in cities such as Nairobi with a

Taking a bold step in dealing with the water crisis

Water security in the world stands at about 40% with water also accounting for nearly 70% of natural disasters that happen

The role of the youth in promoting climate justice and sustainable development

Can youths lead the path to a low-carbon resilient future? In a nutshell, the role of the youth in climate resilience

Dane Bio Pesticide: Eco friendly organic pesticide

Eco Sawa is a startup that produces eco-friendly products; with their pioneer product being Dane bio pesticide. Founded by Davies Ateka and

Water Sector Policy Dialogue

DATE: 22nd June, 2018THEME: UNLOCKING THE POLICY AND REGULATORY BOTTLE NECKS IN THE WATER SECTOR ENTERPRENUERSHIP Water coverage in the country currently stands

Reinventing meals with tasty sauces

Joe Kamau and Fred Mwangi constantly found ways of improving their bland meals with different ingredients while still in high school.

KCIC works with Laikipia County in organizing its maiden entrepreneurship and innovation fair

Partnerships are key in fronting innovations to thrive as profitable ventures. Last week Laikipia County graced its first Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Education and climate change

When you think about climate change which has gained a lot popularity in the world, one thing that does not automatically

Kenya Climate Ventures invests in Sistema.bio’s expansion in Kenya

Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a World Bank Fund,just concluded an investment round in Sistema.bio to deliver sustainable renewable energy and agricultural

Entrepreneurs benefit from the branding training

More often than not, entrepreneurs struggle with branding their products which affects their entry into markets. A customer is highly likely

WESUSTAIN encouraging the youth to be proactive on the SDGs

WESUSTAIN, a sustainability initiative program at the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) launched its university outreach campaign to sign up students

Lessons from Israel: innovation verses adoption

Seth Siegel in his book ‘let there be water’ notes that by 2035, about 60% of the land mass will be

Kings Biofuels receives Kshs. 5 million in investment

Kings Biofuels Limited has received Kshs. 5 million (approximately $50,000) financing from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center, under its Early Stage