Digital lenders have boosted access to credit in Kenya but some are using ‘predatory’ practices to profit from the poor, consumers and authorities say. The 14 days given to John Bigingi to repay a loan … read more
Early in 2021, the government of Uganda approved a two-year plan to streamline state-run agencies for greater efficiency. The first phase of the merger targeted 77 agencies under 18 ministries. By the time parliament put … read more
In a recently published study ENDEV and SNV looked at technologies and trends in the market, solar productive use (PUE) value chains, and a range of activities in the wider PUE ecosystem, including around regulation … read more
You have a mature product or business idea and/or already a first prototype for the decentralized renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa? Then Energy Camp Africa is the right place for you! Startup|Energy supports local … read more
It is a unique offer that Sendea and DonBosco in Uganda are making for freelance solar technicians: A basic training in solar technology. Since the start of the training programme, demand from freelancers has been … read more
The 8th solar village has been launched in Kinabi in Njeru, aimed at widening access to solar electricity to at least 100 households under highly subsidized solar accessories. The model also ensures that well-trained technicians … read more
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