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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptClimateLaunchPad (CLP), the world’s largest green business ideas competition, held its national finals in Kenya on Friday, 8th September 2017 in conjunction with The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC). Three finalists were selected to represent Kenya at the Global Grand Finals which will take place in Cyprus on the 17th and 18th of October 2017
More than 3 billion people globally use open fires and simple stoves for their household and business activities. Most common fuels used are wood, charcoal, animal dung and crop waste, according to a report by the World Health Organization. In Kenya, the collection of firewood by women and children in rural regions proves to be
Earlier this week, Autodesk Foundation paid a courtesy call to Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to interact with some of the enterprises that the organization supports. The half day visit brought together seven companies from the different sectors. Led by the Executive Director Joe Speicher and Kate Evans, who manages the sustainable design education program,
Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. It also reflects lack of opportunities and the capability to access important services like portable water, education, healthcare and sanitation. According to the Vienna-based World Poverty Clock, 22.7% or 11 million Kenyans are living below the $1.90 per day poverty
Urbanization is one of the mega trends shaping the world in this century. According to World Bank, 12 million Kenyans live in urban areas, but by 2050 about half of the country’s 48.46 million people will be living in cities. Cities are economic powerhouses generating more than 80 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product.
It was my first time in Europe and I landed there at the tail end of winter. It was cold outside and coming from East Africa, the cold felt worse. Our host picked us from the airport and dropped us at our hostels then proceeded to show us places where we could shop, catch the
Biogas has over the last couple of years gained popularity in many households especially those with cows and need to supplement their energy needs. The only challenge is that not all people in urban and peri urban homes have the space required to set up the conventional fixed dome. Again, not all households have a
On the 27th July 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources launched the Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (GESIP) 2016 – 2030. GESIP is a blueprint for enhancing low-carbon, resource efficient, equitable and inclusive socio-economic transformation. Furthermore, it focuses on binding social economic constraints towards attaining Kenya Vision 2030 and
Kenya is experiencing a major crisis in the electricity sector following a prolonged dry spell in the last ten months. This has led to a reduction in hydropower production by 40 per cent to lows of 176.3 MKW in June, this year from 356 MKW in October last year. The Energy Regulatory Commission Director General,
Women comprise of more than half of Africa’s population and their contribution to the economy is extensive. However, they form 30-70 percent of people living below $2 in the continent. Only 12.7 percent of the board composition in Africa consists of women. This is 4.6 percent lower than the women representation on the boards of
