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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptFor years, smallholder farmers across Kenya have struggled with unreliable and expensive energy. Without proper cold storage, milk spoiled before reaching the market. Lack of affordable irrigation systems has equally contributed to the rising food insecurity as crops wither under the scorching sun. Such and many more challenges witnessed in the agricultural sector have made
Maria Gorreti Nakanwagi was nearing her wits end, as she agonized over the wastage and loss she and her fellow mushroom farmers endured daily at the downtown Nakasero market in Kampala, Uganda. The founder of Umami Mushrooms recalls how she would join other farmers in making the only two choices available to them: Either surrendering
Kenya’s waste management sector holds immense economic potential, yet it remains largely underexploited due to complex regulatory frameworks and limited stakeholder collaboration. With a projected market opportunity of USD 54 billion, the sector can significantly contribute to the country’s green economy, job creation, and environmental sustainability. However, compliance has often been viewed as a burden
In a landmark partnership that promises to reshape the landscape of climate change communication in East Africa, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and Nation Media Group (NMG) have joined forces in a strategic three-year collaboration aimed at amplifying climate action narratives and fostering sustainable development across the region. The partnership, formally signed on February
African nations have been urged to take ownership of their climate action priorities in response to the escalating economic strain caused by climate shocks. As rapid technological advancements and evolving international cooperation reshape the global climate landscape, African-led solutions are more critical than ever. At the recently concluded Nigeria Climate Change Forum in Abuja, speakers
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has been feted as the “Circular Economy Financier of the Year” award at the 2024 Circular Economy Conference and Awards, hosted in Nairobi on November 14. This prestigious honor highlights KCIC’s twelve years of dedicated support to climate innovation and sustainability in Kenya and East Africa, particularly in waste
Nairobi, Friday, November 8, 2024. The Kenya Climate Innovation Center’s (KCIC) GreenBiz programme recently wrapped up an intensive three-day mentorship bootcamp for entrepreneurs in its third Incubation cohort. This milestone concludes a rigorous ten-month mentorship journey for 50 entrepreneurs, each paired with an industry mentor to guide them through key business challenges and decisions. This
By Janani Loum Waste management in Kenya faces many challenges, including limited infrastructure, inadequate resources, and poor public awareness. Despite these hurdles, the sector holds tremendous potential for entrepreneurial growth and job creation. However, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked in this space is the role of gender dynamics. Women often bear the brunt
Nairobi, 2nd September 2024- Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is proud to announce its acceptance into the Race to Zero campaign, establishing itself as one of the pioneering African organizations to receive this prestigious recognition. “We are honored to be recognized as a Race to Zero Accelerator,” said Joseph Murabula, the Chief Executive Officer of
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is a social impact organization operating in the climate space, committed to supporting micro and small enterprises and driven by innovation. KCIC provides incubation, capacity-building services, and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing innovative solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, agribusiness, waste
