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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptFor decades, Kenya’s factories relied on diesel, firewood and heavy furnace oil—fuels that polluted the environment, depleted forests and strained industrial budgets. Trees fell, emissions soared and energy bills skyrocketed. Meanwhile, millions of tonnes of agricultural waste lie unused, undervalued and rotting. Now, with energy costs rising and industries facing mounting pressure to adopt greener
From August 25–29, 2023, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) conducted a transformative bootcamp session to empower Kenyan entrepreneurs in the waste management sector. As a social impact organization in the climate space, KCIC supports micro and small enterprises by driving innovation and sustainable practices. One of its flagship initiatives, the Sustainable Waste Innovation for
BY NDUGU ABISAI Company transforms plastic waste into high-quality plastic bricks, an alternative for concrete blocks commonly used in paving roads and walkways in commercial and residential spaces The first thing John Luka, the marketing executive at Gjenge Makers Limited does when you visit the factory on Butere Road, Nairobi, is pick up a
East Africa, comprising Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, is often affected by food shortages and hunger driven by climate shocks and limited access to energy. Agriculture is the backbone of the region, employing 60–70% of the population and contributing over 30% of GDP. Yet, the sector is highly vulnerable to climate change and energy gaps. Energy
On August 15, 2025, Strathmore University hosted the final day of the fourth edition of the Ideas Festival, a platform dedicated to showcasing innovation that cuts across disciplines. This year’s theme, “Bridging Disciplines: Where Ideas and Impact Meet”, drew participants from diverse fields, all united by a common goal: to demonstrate how clean energy can
By Albert Mwazighe (Daily Nation) After pushing sales at a digital marketing agency for several years, Mugo Gitau began to notice a few things in 2018 that left him feeling conflicted about the workthat he was doing.Even though the waste situation in the country’s urban are as kept worsening by the day, the agency pushed for
International Youth Day is not just a day on the calendar; it’s a global platform dedicated to amplifying youth voices, celebrating their achievements, and addressing the challenges they face. This year’s theme, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, is particularly special. It emphasizes how youth participation can be a powerful tool for sustainable
The Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) initiative kick started its nationwide engagements with farmers in and cooperatives in June 2025, visiting Kitui county and later Laikipia county in August to explore opportunities for integrating clean energy into agriculture. The visits brought together key spoke partners, including CLASP, Endustrial Support – Chi Yang Systems, and
NAIROBI, Kenya & MUNICH, Germany – In a landmark move set to catalyze innovation across two continents, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), a leading Pan-African hub for climate entrepreneurship, has officially joined forces with UnternehmerTUM, Europe’s leading entrepreneurship center. This strategic alliance, cemented under the “Africa Meets Bavaria” initiative, creates a powerful corridor for knowledge
On July 18th 2025, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) hosted strategic partners from the IKEA Foundation for a high-level engagement and field visits under the SWIFT Programme (Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition). The visit offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made through the SWIFT Programme, examine key lessons
