Like many African countries, Kenya has courted foreign companies to invest in transport and energy projects but residents are increasingly demanding more of a say on development projects. Armed with maps, activists on the tourist … read more
This research provides strong insights into how solar home systems are improving the lives of people living in low-income households. The data shows that the socio-economic impact of solar home systems on households remains consistently … read more
In a region where power demand is soaring, microgrids can increase renewable energy adoption and cut reliance on diesel. The most immediate impact, however, could be the ability to hear birdsong again. Microgrids—localised power grids that … read more
There’s a rise of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries which is linked to changes in diet, physical activity and obesity. The Kenyan urban population, including low-income settlements, are part of this trend. Like residents in other low-income settlements, the rise in diseases … read more
Increasingly, large international corporations are investing in off-grid companies, thereby providing a powerful boost on the one hand and contributing to consolidation and concentration in the industry on the other. What is striking is that … read more
A women empowerment programme in Kigoma, Tanzania has supported 82 women entrepreneurs to make their work more valuable, efficient and less hard and is helping tackle poverty and increase living standards in the region. Eighty-two … read more
AidEx Nairobi Conference
September 11-12, Nairobi
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