ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia 11th December – The African Union (AU) has launched a comprehensive continental strategy to chart a unified path towards a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition by 2063. The African Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan (ETSAP) was unveiled at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa earlier today, marking a pivotal step in…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 10th December-Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum (CS) Hon Opiyo Wandayi has said that energy efficiency is vital for Kenya’s sustainable development. This, he noted, aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030, supports economic growth, and fosters sustainable development by facilitating the integration of more renewable energy sources and improving living standards. “The benefits…
GIZ advisor Marie-Anne Serve outlines the awareness gap, financing innovations, and policy hurdles in the push for greener buildings across Africa. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -In a compelling call to action at a major continental conference, Mary-Anne Serve, an advisor for the Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), has stressed that bridging a critical awareness…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 9th December – The African Energy Commission (AFREC) aims to raise $3 billion to support African Member States in executing the African Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (AFEES), which has been endorsed by all the continent’s Heads of State. In the initial phase of its first five-year plans, the agency under the African…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 8th December-The much-anticipated inaugural African Energy Efficiency Conference (AfEEC) began today at the iconic African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in the sector across the region. This comes against the backdrop of ever-increasing energy demands due to a growing population, rapid urbanisation, and industrialisation….
AfEEC provides a crucial dashboard to assess Member States’ progress toward the continental benchmark, a 50% enhancement in energy productivity by 2050, escalating to 70% by 2063. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Continental energy leaders are set to converge at the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters for the inaugural Africa Energy Efficiency Conference (AfEEC), a strategic…
KISUMU, Kenya –The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of Kisumu are not just economic actors, but the heartbeat of communities, says Governor Anyang Nyong’o. Speaking during the Fourth Kenya Public-Private sector “MSMEs Dialogue” in Kisumu, Nyong’o added that the said enterprises create jobs for youths, spark innovation, support families, and drive the very engine of…
Kisumu, Kenya – The 2025 Business Ecosystem Summit in Kisumu opened with a powerful emphasis on forging international partnerships to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the Sultanate of Oman and the Kisumu County Government positioning themselves as pivotal allies for this growth. Kisumu County Governor, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, used the platform to…
KIBUYE, Kisumu, 18th November –Kibuye market traders have been urged to remain calm following the events leading to the dramatic arrest and arraignment of their chairperson, Judith Matengo alias Nyaramba, at the Winam Law Courts, Kisumu Central Sub-County, earlier today. Ms Nyaramba was apprehended for allegedly assaulting one of the female traders in the expansive…
KISUMU, Kenya –The new Sh 2 billion Kisumu Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at Kisumu International Airport, constructed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), is now complete. This eight-storey, state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest in ICT, surveillance and communication systems, meeting international aviation standards. The modern tower will enhance operational efficiency, safety…