Banks, insurers back green financing for Kenya’s building sector

Leading Kenyan banks and insurers have pledged increased support for climate-smart financing to protect the nation's building sector from growing climate risks. This commitment was made during a high-level forum in Nairobi, emphasizing sustainable financing as crucial for infrastructure protection, green job creation, and risk reduction.

New financing model takes on Kenya's smartphone affordability crisis

An affordability crisis in Kenya's smartphone market is being addressed by a new financing model aimed at bridging the digital divide. E-commerce company Jumia and asset financier Watu Credit have launched a buy-now-pay-later scheme.

Avenews named Kenya’s top fintech in agri trade financing

Avenews, an agri-trade fintech firm, has been recognized as Kenya’s Leading Fintech in Agri Trade Financing for its success in addressing the agricultural financing gap and improving credit access for agri-SMEs.

Kenya’s power demand rises amid economic growth

From Smog to Electric Streets: China’s Transport Shift Offers Model for Kenya

Kenya can learn from China's rapid transition to electric mobility to address its own challenges of congestion, pollution, and high fuel costs. While Nairobi's commutes are dominated by fuel-powered vehicles, Beijing has successfully adopted electric buses, taxis, and scooters, showcasing a model for sustainable urban transport.

From Nairobi to Addis: Electric Safari showcases region’s E-mobility shift