Innovators eye partnership deals as Nairobi hosts Africa Investment Climate Summit
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 - African innovators will be seeking partnership deals at the upcoming Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) to connect with Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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African innovators are set to seek crucial partnership deals, funding, and collaborations at the upcoming Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) in Nairobi from October 28 to 30, 2025. This summit aims to strengthen Africa’s role in the global climate economy and address the significant funding gap for climate solutions on the continent.
- The summit is expected to attract 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, corporates, and development partners.
- Less than 2% of global climate finance currently reaches African innovators, despite Africa contributing only 4% of global emissions but experiencing severe climate change impacts.
- The ACIS will launch the Africa Climate Investment Platform and Revolving Fund and consolidate Africa’s unified position on climate investment through the African Climate Investment Manifesto, to be presented at COP30 in Brazil.
- Joseph Marabula, CEO of KCIC, emphasized that the summit will connect entrepreneurs directly with investors, positioning Africa as a hub for climate-smart innovation.
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Africa Hosts Summits in Nairobi and Casablanca on Tourism, Climate, and Finance - October 2025
Several high-profile summits are being held across Africa to address continental issues. In Kenya, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will open the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. At this expo, Kenya is rallying Africa to develop a resilient tourism sector through innovation and investment. Also in Nairobi, the Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, allowing innovators to seek partnership deals and funding. Meanwhile, Casablanca is set to host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025) from November 3–4. This summit will bring together over 1,200 public and private sector leaders to discuss strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty.
