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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptKenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the IKEA Foundation embarked on a two-week monitoring exercise to gauge the progress and strides of the Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) Programme. Launched in February this year, the programme seeks to transform the waste management sector in Kenya through tailored support to waste entrepreneurs
July 16-19, 2024. For four days in Nairobi, we sat with the dreamers, daredevils, visionaries, creatives. They were some of the main acts of Kenya’s waste economy. We brainstormed, networked, shared ideas and experiences, compared notes, agreed, disagreed, unlearned, learned, and relearned. Gathered under the banner of the Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in
“No country or region alone will have all the answers. We must collaborate, co-operate, and use our collective creativity to address the greatest challenge of our lifetime,” said the Irish Deputy Prime Minister, Micheál Martin. He spoke Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) where he addressed climate innovators who are
On this World Environment Day, we are yet again reminded of the critical need of adopting sustainable approaches to how we interact with natural resources to reduce the strain on the environment and promote a healthy ecosystem. The theme for this year’s commemoration dubbed “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience,” couldn’t have come at a
In a groundbreaking move geared at transitioning Kenya to a circular and inclusive economy, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has unveiled the inaugural cohort of the Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) programme. The cohort of 57 entrepreneurs drawn from across the country, 32 under Incubation and 25 in acceleration, will
“The world is significantly off track in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, underpinning the need for urgent action towards combating the growing threats posed by climate change. There is a glaring gap in emissions reductions, with current national commitments falling short by 20.3 to 23.9 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent, compared to the levels
Innovation, technology transfer, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration will go a long way in achieving sustainable development in Kenya. Institutions of higher learning, being the fountains of knowledge, have particularly a pivotal role to play in this respect, ensuring synergy with the private sector, and providing critical insights in policy making processes. These were sentiments by KCIC
The world’s largest green business ideas competition, ClimateLaunchpad, is inviting passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to submit their groundbreaking cleantech ideas aimed at combating climate change. This global initiative, organized by EIT Climate-KIC and co-funded by the European Union, has positioned itself as a catalyst for green business ideas, aiming to foster innovative solutions into
Every 8th of March, International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a powerful reminder of the strides made towards gender equality while recognizing the multifaceted achievements of women worldwide. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” resonates deeply, emphasizing the imperative of fostering environments where diversity thrives, and every voice is heard. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
In a bid to enhance collaboration between university master’s students and green enterprises, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) recently hosted a pivotal institutionalization workshop for the innovative matchmaking service platform developed under the TransCIIT Programme. The event, held at Strathmore University Business School on January 30, 2024, marked a significant step towards fostering meaningful partnerships
