Who’s Really Making EVs Affordable in Kenya? The Top 10 Players You Should Know

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Electric Vehicles are no longer a fantasy for wealthy Europeans or Chinese industrialists. They’re here, in Kenya. They’re in your city, at your boda stage, behind that quiet hum on Thika Road. But who’s making them affordable? Who’s quietly changing Kenya’s roads while the government chases policy papers? We asked the…

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Why Electric Vehicles Are Stalling in Kenya

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Electric vehicles (EVs) are often touted as the future of mobility. And in Kenya, that future has already begun. From electric boda bodas whizzing through Nairobi to e-buses ferrying passengers on major city routes, the EV transition is no longer theoretical. But scratch beneath the surface, and the challenges are hard…

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Why Electric Vehicles Are Taking Over Kenya’s Streets

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya’s shift toward green transportation is picking up momentum, led by local businesses and boda boda operators who are embracing electric vehicles (EVs) as a cheaper, cleaner alternative. But as the demand rises, so do the calls for government support to make the e-mobility transition sustainable and scalable. A Cheaper Alternative…

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Why Morocco Fell to 70th in the Global Energy Transition Index And What It Means

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Morocco Falls in Global Energy Transition Rankings In a surprising development, Morocco has dropped to 70th place in the 2025 Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Morocco ranked 65th out of 120 countries in the 2024 Global Energy Transition Index, as reported in June 2024….

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South Africa and Germany Ink Landmark Clean Energy Deal

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Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa has signed a multi-billion-dollar energy agreement with Germany, a move that signals a new chapter in the continent’s shift from coal dependency to clean energy.  This strategic deal places green hydrogen, solar, and wind projects at the center of South Africa’s energy agenda, supported by funding and technology transfer…

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Top 10 Energy Storage Companies in Africa Driving the Continent’s Renewable Future

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Africa is witnessing a silent revolution. As the continent pushes for a just energy transition, energy storage has emerged as the cornerstone of integrating renewable sources like solar and wind into national grids.  Unlike fossil fuels, which generate power on demand, renewables are intermittent. That’s where battery storage comes in, storing…

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Why Battery Storage Is the Real Game-Changer

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Written by: Faith Jemosop  In a sun-drenched corner of the Northern Cape, South Africa, something remarkable is happening quietly. No flares, no drilling, no oil rigs, no noisy turbines. Just a row of white metal containers, humming gently. Inside them? The future. They’re part of Eskom’s new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a pilot that…

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Why is Africa Capturing Only 2% of Global Clean Energy Investment in 2025?

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Despite being home to 20% of the world’s population and some of the richest renewable energy resources, Africa is set to receive just 2% of global clean energy investment in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This figure represents a glaring disparity in global climate financing and raises pressing…

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5 Ways Battery Storage Could Stop Load Shedding in South Africa by 2026

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Written By: Faith Jemosop For over a decade, South Africans have lived with the uncertainty of power outages, an unpredictable rhythm of productivity disrupted by rolling blackouts. Load shedding isn’t just inconvenient; it’s a multi-billion-rand economic drain that affects hospitals, schools, small businesses, and daily life.  But as Eskom battles to stabilize its aging coal…

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How South Africa’s Coal Dependency Is Devastating Its Economy

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Coal mining and coal-fired power generation have been central to South Africa’s economy since the late 19th century. The discovery of vast coal deposits in regions like Mpumalanga and Limpopo laid the foundation for industrialization and economic growth. By the early 1900s, coal was powering railways, factories, and electricity generation. The…

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