Kenya's mini-grid solar operators are generating new revenue through the sale of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on the Africa Renewables Katalyst (ARK) platform, linking them to international buyers.

• Kisumu County mini-grid operator reports improved financial stability and infrastructure upgrades using REC sales.
• ARK facilitates registration and verification of solar assets, creating revenue opportunities for small-scale producers.
• The platform plans to expand to Tanzania and Uganda, aligning with Kenya's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

Africa’s young agri-tech innovators will gather in Kampala, Uganda for the AYuTe NextGen 2025 Conference from June 17 to 19, showcasing youth-led agricultural solutions.

• 11 startups will pitch their innovations to secure investment after a competition across 10 African countries.
• The event is organized by Heifer International, led by Senior Vice President for Africa Programs Adesuwa Ifedi.
• Over the past four years, AYuTe NextGen has impacted more than 650,000 direct and 1.2 million indirect beneficiaries in Africa.