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
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While some tried to find some light-hearted moments in the midst of darkness, others fumed at the inefficiency of the state-run Kenya Power Lighting Company. It was the third nationwide blackout in the past four … 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
The move by the government to finally gazette a 15 percent cut in electricity tariffs on Friday is a big relief for consumers and businesses hurting from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. After a … read more
EnergyMinister January Makamba has called upon the government of India and its local investors to visit Tanzania and explore investment opportunities available in the energy sector, including the Mnazi Bay North block where the area … 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
Power producers who sell electricity without going through the national grid have been granted a 50 percent tax allowance, boosting the growth of small-scale plants with the potential to lower bills for customers. The Finance … read more
Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have teamed up to seek policy interventions that will reverse the energy crisis facing local communities in Africa. The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (Pacja) and Germanwatch intend to raise awareness among … read more
KOSAP’s model is to provide incentives to solar service providers and sellers of modern cookstoves to set up sales and after sales infrastructure in the targeted counties. This is response to the market trends, where … read more
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