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State firm defaults on China loan with Sh2.8bn idle in bank
A State agency has defaulted on a Chinese loan despite an idle Sh2.8 billion sitting in its bank account at KCB Group, exposing taxpayers to hefty penalties and a credit rating downgrade.
Investors tap into major solar project to power Kenya
Private investors have stepped into the renewable energy market in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the nation''s electrification efforts. A recent financing initiative has raised $150
UK, Kenya, Nigeria Unite in Sodium-Ion Battery Research to
Kenya, known for its thriving renewable energy grid (over 90% renewable electricity), is already home to numerous e-mobility start-ups like BasiGo and Roam, which focus on electric buses
Solis strengthens Eastern Africa presence after Kenya Expo
Fresh from a standout showcase at the Kenya Renewable Energy Expo, Solis is reinforcing its commitment to Eastern Africa through targeted partner engagements and a high‑profile launch
Renewable-powered distribution network takes off in Kenya
In a landmark initiative for climate resilience and food security in Africa, Kenyan electric mobility company Roam and solar-powered refrigeration systems and logistics innovator, Keep It Cool
Kenyan leader eyes further cooperation with China
Kenya is also positioning itself as a leader in matters such as climate action and renewable energy, and the country is looking at how it can tap into Chinese technology to unlock its renewable energy resources, Ruto said.
Energising Africa: enabling private sector development in renewable energy
Energising Africa: enabling private sector development in renewable energy 600 million Africans lack electricity despite the continent''s vast clean energy potential. Private investment could
UK''s Renewable Energy Initiative Releases KSh 637.3m for Kenyan
Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) will provide KSh 637.3 million in grants to 22 clean tech companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The program received a record 613
Private investors buy into largest-of-its-kind solar deal to
Sun King, an off-grid solar energy company, raised the Kenyan-shilling equivalent of $156 million by bundling future payments from its solar-power customers into an asset-backed security that
Strengthening regional energy connections:
Ethiopia''s move to export electricity aligns with its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional energy connections. The country plans to extend its power grid to South Sudan and Somaliland, utilising the existing power line to Kenya
Kenya''s march towards 100% clean electricity expands energy
According to the Ministry of Energy, Kenya aims to achieve universal electricity access and transition fully to renewable power by 2030. Still, challenges remain. Expanding grid capacity,
How Ariya Finergy Is Powering Africa''s Industry with Stable,
However, with the rise in energy prices, there has been an explosion in solar adoption in Kenya. In Tanzania and Uganda, the focus is more on power stabilisation, as the electricity supply in
Kenya Plans to Power Half of Its Electricity from Geothermal Energy
Kenya is quietly building one of Africa''s most impressive clean energy stories. In an era where the world is moving away from fossil fuels, the East African nation is placing its bet on geothermal
22 Top Renewable Energy Companies in Kenya · July 2025 | F6S
Detailed info and reviews on 22 top Renewable Energy companies and startups in Kenya in 2025. Get the latest updates on their products, jobs, funding, investors, founders and more.
China''s clean energy investments growing
A photovoltaic power station built by a Chinese company generates clean, stable energy for residents of a village in Gambella National Regional State, Ethiopia, in March last year. XINHUA Chinese investments in
Kenya needs smarter, stronger power grid
As Kenya works toward realizing universal electricity access and fully transitioning to renewable energy within the next six years, experts at an African climate event suggest that the country should prioritize modernizing its grid.
How Infrastructure Is Driving Kenya''s E-Mobility Revolution
Kenya is spearheading Africa''s electric mobility shift, anchored by rapid expansion in clean power, charging networks, battery‑swap stations, and local manufacturing. With nearly 90% of its
