A Call for Applications to Expedite Green Start-Up Ventures Has Been Issued In Kenya

Posted on :Monday , 1st April 2024

The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is holding a call for applications as part of its Greenbiz initiative to increase the capability and funding of green start-ups creating creative solutions in Kenya, especially in the waste management, water, and energy sectors. The deadline for interested startups to apply is April 15, 2024.

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200 MW of Renewable Energy Are Imported by Kenya from Ethiopia

Posted on :Thursday , 14th March 2024

NAIROBI - Kenya has imported 200 megawatts of renewable energy from Ethiopia, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir. This information comes at a time when Kenya is trying to completely embrace sustainable energy sources.  

The 30th Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) was hosted by the CS, who claimed that the nation also exchanges energy with Uganda.

Smart Meters Boost Kenya Power's Revenue by Sh347 Million

Posted on :Wednesday , 28th February 2024

According to Kenya Power, the company's annual sales have increased by Sh347 million as a result of the installation of 67,000 new smart meters. The company intends to install more of these meters in order to maximize collections from small enterprises.

The meters were installed by the company in an effort to save operating expenses and commercial costs.

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UK to Ensure Sh9.6 Billion Loan for Kenyan Power Line Transmission Improvement

Posted on :Monday , 29th January 2024

Nairobi — The United Kingdom has ensured a Sh9.6 billion credit from the African Improvement Bank (AFDB) to Kenya in climate financing.

This is after the nation was chosen as a beneficiary of the Transmission Network Improvement Project under the Room to Run Sovereign Transaction (R2RS).

British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan expressed that the. . .

Kengen Increases Geothermal Energy To Reduce Reduced Inputs At Major Hydroelectric Dams

Posted on :Tuesday , 14th November 2023

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a revamped plan to step up electricity generation from geothermal power plants in a strategic move to cushion Kenyans from the effects of low water inflows at the large hydropower stations.

As of 6th Nov 2023, Masinga Dam, which is Kenya’s largest hydropower dam, recorded water levels of 1039.42 m above sea. . .