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Sun King Secures $156 Million Citi-Backed Loan to Expand Solar Access in Kenya

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Sun King, the global off-grid solar company, has secured $156 million in debt financing to expand solar power distribution across Kenya. The financing was led by Citigroup Inc. and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. Other key participants in the syndicate include Stanbic Bank Kenya, Absa Group Ltd., Co-operative Bank of Kenya, […]

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Google Commits $37 Million to Accelerate AI Research and Innovation in Africa

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Google has announced a major $37 million investment to advance artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, research, and infrastructure across Africa. The funding, which includes previously unannounced contributions, will support AI-driven solutions in key areas such as food security, education, health, language inclusion, and economic empowerment. Africa is emerging as a global leader in AI innovation, fueled

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Five Kenyan Students Complete Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2025 Tech Program

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Five Kenyan university students have returned home after participating in an intensive week-long technology immersion in China through Huawei’s flagship Seeds for the Future 2025 program. Representing Kenya were Shem Machii Ngunjiri (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology), Sophy Cherono Rop (United States International University–Africa), Huldah Mwihaki Kaura (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), Mungai

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Kenya to Host the Inaugural Pan-African AI Conference 2025

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 Kenya is set to host the inaugural Africa Artificial Intelligence Conference (AIPAC 2025), marking the first-ever Pan-African summit dedicated solely to Artificial Intelligence. Scheduled for August 25–28 in Mombasa, the four-day event will spotlight Kenya as a strategic leader in Africa’s AI transformation. “This is more than a conference , it’s a platform to shape

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Sinotruk by CFAO Introduces Affordable and Medium Duty Trucks

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Sinotruk, known for its affordable quality trucks in the tipper and prime mover segments, is expanding its offerings by introducing light and medium duty vehicles aimed at strengthening its market dominance across the segment. The trucks which include the Sinotruck H2 (light duty) and H3 (medium duty) models are set to revolutionize the transportation industry.

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Kenya Allocates Sh6.97 Billion to 42 Counties for Climate Resilience Projects

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Kenya has taken a significant step forward in climate adaptation as 42 counties have been allocated Sh6.97 billion from the National Treasury to implement locally-driven climate projects. This funding comes as the second tranche of County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) grants under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, a collaborative initiative supported by the

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Naivas Celebrates 35 Years with Nationwide Customer Appreciation Drive

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Naivas Supermarket, is marking 35 years in Kenya with a nationwide customer appreciation drive, offering giveaways, vouchers, and surprises across all its branches. Founded by the late Peter Mukuha Kago, Naivas began as Rongai Self Service Stores and rebranded to Naivas in 2007 as it began expanding aggressively beyond Nakuru. The name “Naivas” is a

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Liquid and DropByDrop Join Forces to Tackle Kenya’s Water Loss Crisis with Smart Tech

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with DropByDrop Water Systems to revolutionize water distribution in Kenya through advanced smart water solutions aimed at curbing non-revenue water losses. According to national data, nearly 47% of water released into Kenya’s distribution networks goes unaccounted for, either lost through leaks, theft, or poor metering. The new partnership between Liquid

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Africa Prioritizes Nature-Based Solutions in Fight Against Climate Change

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Africa is increasingly adopting nature-based solutions (NbS) as a cornerstone in its fight against climate change. This strategic pivot will take center stage at the Second Africa Climate Summit, scheduled for September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, according to Harsen Nyambe, Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy at the African Union Commission. While

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IRA Urges Shift to Voluntary Insurance Products to Drive Sector Growth

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The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has called on industry players to diversify their offerings and reduce over-reliance on compulsory insurance products if the sector is to realize meaningful growth and broaden its impact in Kenya. Speaking during a bancassurance forum co-hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and Prudential Life Assurance Kenya, IRA Chief Executive Godfrey Kiptum

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