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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, Egypt Phone: +25-506-345-72 Email: motivoweb@gmail.com Follow me About Kenya Climate Innovation CenterWho we are KCIC offers incubation, capacity building and financing options to new, small and medium business ventures and Kenyan entrepreneurs that are developing innovations to address the challenges of climate change. We provide holistic and country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate technologies. Vision To be a one stop shop supporting innovative climate change solutions and sustainable development in Kenya. Mission To provide business support, financing and awareness creation to empower the private sector to deliver innovative climate change solutions and provide strategic direction on matters policy, advocacy and sustainable development. READ MORE Key Milestones to Date 2121Number of IPs registered1305978044,000,000Finance mobilized for climate change (USD)231Staff members supporting SMEs59298The number of SMEs Incubated.2964351,200,000Amount invested in 3 growth Stage enterprises under KCV 1814595721,000,000Amount of revenuegenerated by KCIC clients2641Number of Active Partnerships102852323,000Amount in USD invested in 7 SMEs under ESFM9566152,300,000Amount in USD POC investments to 34 SMEs47675,493Applications received. 1997820,000Number of jobs created Innovation, Professionalism, Client Satisfaction, Team Work, DynamismWhat we value KCIC News News The Solar Potential in Agriculture: Lessons from KCIC’s PUSE Program Maria Gorreti Nakanwagi was nearing her wits end, as she agonized over the wastage and loss she and her fellow mushroom KCIC Communications-February 14, 2025 News Unlocking Opportunities in Kenya’s Waste Sector Through Assisted Compliance Kenya’s waste management sector holds immense economic potential, yet it remains largely underexploited due to complex regulatory frameworks and limited stakeholder KCIC Communications-February 12, 2025 News KCIC, Nation Media Group Forge Partnership to Amplify Climate Action In a landmark partnership that promises to reshape the landscape of climate change communication in East Africa, the Kenya Climate Innovation KCIC Communications-February 8, 2025 News Calls for Africa-driven Initiatives at the Nigeria Climate Change Forum African nations have been urged to take ownership of their climate action priorities in response to the escalating economic strain caused KCIC Communications-February 5, 2025 News KCIC Bags 2024 ‘Circular Economy Financier of the Year’ Award The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has been feted as the “Circular Economy Financier of the Year” award at the 2024 KCIC Communications-November 14, 2024 News GreenBiz Entrepreneurs Complete 3-Day Mentorship Bootcamp Nairobi, Friday, November 8, 2024. The Kenya Climate Innovation Center’s (KCIC) GreenBiz programme recently wrapped up an intensive three-day mentorship bootcamp KCIC Communications-November 14, 2024 News Closing the Gender Gap in Kenya’s Waste Management Sector By Janani Loum Waste management in Kenya faces many challenges, including limited infrastructure, inadequate resources, and poor public awareness. Despite these KCIC Communications-September 30, 2024 News KCIC Joins Race to Zero as one of the first African Accelerators Nairobi, 2nd September 2024- Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is proud to announce its acceptance into the Race to Zero campaign, KCIC Communications-September 2, 2024 News Call for Applications for Cleantech Innovation Competition The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is a social impact organization operating in the climate space, committed to supporting micro and KCIC Communications-August 22, 2024 News Spotlighting Kenya’s Top 20 ClimateLaunchpad Innovators’ Kenya Climate innovation Center (KCIC) is thrilled to unveil the top 20 finalists drawn from the Kenyan edition of the 2024 KCIC Communications-August 13, 2024 News KCIC to Implement Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model in Kenya In a sustained effort towards addressing climate change and empowering rural communities, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is set to KCIC Communications-August 5, 2024 News KCIC, IKEA Foundation Monitor SWIFT Programme Progress Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the IKEA Foundation embarked on a two-week monitoring exercise to gauge the progress and strides KCIC Communications-July 26, 2024 News Kenya’s Path to Circular Economy is Paved, Let’s Clear the Roadblocks! July 16-19, 2024. For four days in Nairobi, we sat with the dreamers, daredevils, visionaries, creatives. They were some of the KCIC Communications-July 22, 2024 News Innovation and Collaboration Critical in Climate Action: Irish Tánaiste Visits KCIC “No country or region alone will have all the answers. We must collaborate, co-operate, and use our collective creativity to address KCIC Communications-July 18, 2024 News World Environment Day 2024: A Call for Land Restoration, Combatting Desertification, and Building Drought Resilience On this World Environment Day, we are yet again reminded of the critical need of adopting sustainable approaches to how we KCIC Communications-June 5, 2024 News KCIC Unveils SWIFT Program’s Inaugural Cohort In a groundbreaking move geared at transitioning Kenya to a circular and inclusive economy, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has KCIC Communications-May 8, 2024 News Looking Back on KCIC in 2023 “The world is significantly off track in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, underpinning the need for urgent action towards KCIC Communications-April 4, 2024 News Play Greater Role in Innovation for Sustainable Development; Murabula Urges Universities Innovation, technology transfer, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration will go a long way in achieving sustainable development in Kenya. Institutions of higher learning, KCIC Communications-March 22, 2024 News Applications Open For Green Business Ideas Competition 2024! The world’s largest green business ideas competition, ClimateLaunchpad, is inviting passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to submit their groundbreaking cleantech ideas KCIC Communications-March 13, 2024 News Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, International Women’s Day 2024 Every 8th of March, International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a powerful reminder of the strides made towards gender equality while KCIC Communications-March 8, 2024 KCIC KCIC Hosts Workshop for TransCIIT’s Matchmaking Platform In a bid to enhance collaboration between university master’s students and green enterprises, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) recently hosted a KCIC Communications-February 28, 2024 News Towards a Circular, Green and Inclusive Economy: SWIFT Programme Unveiled The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has unveiled ‘Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT)’, a waste management programme KCIC Communications-February 15, 2024 News KCIC and IKEA Foundation Launch USD5 Million SWIFT Programme to Transform Waste Management in Kenya The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has unveiled ‘Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT)’, a waste management programme KCIC Communications-January 11, 2024 News KCIC and Global Carbon Council to Accelerate Carbon Market Actions in Africa UAE, 6 December 2023: The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), and the Global Carbon Council (GCC), an international carbon credit and KCIC Communications-December 6, 2023 Agribusiness Farmer Lifeline Wins 2023 Vijana na AgriBiz Competition Farmer Lifeline Technologies, an AI solar-powered device that can detect and predict crop pests and diseases, and instantly notify farmers, is KCIC Communications-November 27, 2023 Agribusiness KCIC Grants KES 10.4 Million Towards Revival of 4K Clubs in Schools In a spirited move to sow the seeds of a greener and more agriculturally resilient Kenya, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center KCIC Communications-October 26, 2023 News KCIC Investment Summit 2023: Unlocking Climate Financing Opportunities for MSME Growth The KCIC Investment Summit 2023, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya from October 4th to 6th, was a gathering of more KCIC Communications-October 19, 2023 Blog World Food Day 2023: Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind In our ever-evolving world, each new day presents us with fresh challenges, and the undeniable reality of climate change is no KCIC Communications-October 16, 2023 News KCIC Partners with Cleantech Estonia for Ecosystem Building The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has embarked on an exciting journey of knowledge transfer and collaboration with Cleantech Estonia. This KCIC Communications-October 16, 2023 Blog Promoting Sustainable Agriculture through Innovative Organic Fertilizer The reality of market waste is all too familiar for Kenyan residents who frequent these bustling centers. “The stench that emanates KCIC Communications-August 28, 2023 Agribusiness The KCIC Agribiz program is an initiative supported by the European Union (EU) and Royal Danish Embassy and implemented by Kenya KCIC Communications-August 14, 2023 Blog Embracing Solar Energy: KCIC’s PUSE Program Leads the Way in Africa In the face of global challenges posed by climate change and energy access disparities, Africa stands at a crucial crossroads. With KCIC Communications-August 8, 2023 Blog Defying the Honey Badger: Mister Bee’s Indestructible Hives In the bustling world of beekeeping, amidst the several challenges buzzing over beekeepers, the relentless threat of the infamous honey badger KCIC Communications-August 4, 2023 Blog Adding Tech to Waste Management; How M-taka is Changing the Face of Kisumu For Benson Abila, Primafacie Mutua, George Bush, and all the visionary minds at M-taka, it’s more than just business. It’s a KCIC Communications-August 1, 2023 Blog Building Bridges: The Crucial Role of Men in Women Empowerment Efforts In the heart of a bustling metropolis, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) stands as a beacon of hope amidst the KCIC Communications-July 29, 2023 News KCIC Kicks off Solar Program in East Africa After a decade of progressively supporting climate technology entrepreneurs in Kenya, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has extended its reach KCIC Communications-July 29, 2023 News Ten Kenyan Entreprises Set to Benefit from KCIC Energy Program Clean and renewable energy sources have become increasingly important in today’s world, and Kenya is taking significant strides in harnessing the KCIC Communications-July 19, 2023 News KCIC Conducts Bootcamp Training for Solar Enterprises in Uganda From July 11-13, 2023, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) conducted a transformative bootcamp session aimed at empowering east African entrepreneurs KCIC Communications-July 17, 2023 News KCIC and Commonwealth Explore Partnership The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) today hosted a delegation from the Commonwealth and KeNIA, marking a significant milestone in fostering KCIC Communications-June 27, 2023 Agribusiness 150 AgriBiz Entrepreneurs undergo Agronomy Training In a bid to boost the horticulture sector and empower farmers in Kenya, KCIC’s AgriBiz program in partnership with the Kenya KCIC Communications-June 22, 2023 News KCIC Board Bids Farewell to Sandra Sichlau The Kenya Climate Innovation Center board has bid farewell to Ms. Sandra Sichlau, who has been serving as a board member KCIC Communications-June 14, 2023 Blog Leveraging Hydroponics for Food Security and Climate Action Easytech Farm Solutions Limited, a Kenyan agricultural technology company, is spearheading a transformative initiative that addresses both global climate impact and KCIC Communications-June 14, 2023 News KCIC Unveils Kiambu Business Incubation Hub The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) in partnership with the European Union (EU), Denmark (Danida), and the County Government of Kiambu KCIC Communications-June 12, 2023 Blog KCIC and Mott Foundation Reaffirm Energy Partnership The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the Mott Foundation have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the success of the Productive KCIC Communications-June 2, 2023 News GreenBiz Entrepreneurs undergo Business Mentorship Everyone says that SMEs are the engines and driving force of Kenya’s development and economy, but few understand what it means KCIC Communications-May 29, 2023 News ClimateLaunchpad 2023 Application Closing…Soon! Do you have a green business idea and want to take it to the next level? Do you wish to be KCIC Communications-May 22, 2023 News KCIC and AWF Forge Partnership Towards Climate Action The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards targeted KCIC Communications-May 17, 2023 News KCIC and Bungoma County Forge Partnership to Drive Agribusiness Innovation and Sustainable Agriculture Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) recently welcomed His Excellency Kenneth Lusaka, the Governor of Bungoma County, for a visit to our admin-February 20, 2023 News Meet the 2022 Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition Winners Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition intends to advance resilient and sustainable climate adaptation strategies in the African continent. This challenge hopes admin-November 14, 2022 News Innovation fighting malnutrition among children wins youth competition According to a report by UNICEF, in Kenya, more than a quarter of children under the age of five, or two admin-November 10, 2022 News Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition- Supporting youth to lead a climate resilient ient future The Vijana na AgriBiz competition seeks to foster innovation in agricultural practices, build the capacity of local entrepreneurs, especially the youth Admin-November 9, 2022 News CLP Kenya National Finals set for 30th August The finalists for the 2022 Kenya Climate LaunchPad competition are officially set to square off on August 30, 2022, for the top three Pamela Okutoyi-August 25, 2022 News Youth in Agriculture set to benefit from Vijana na AgriBiz Competition Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has launched a call for applications for the Vijana na AgriBiz Competition under the AgriBiz program. Tobias Meso-August 8, 2022 News KCIC conducts training of trainers on the 4K Clubs Programs One hundred and one 4K Clubs patrons from Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Kisii, Meru, Isiolo, Kiambu, Kisii and Kilifi are the beneficiaries Pamela Okutoyi-July 7, 2022 News Mushroom Farming: Graduate reaping the fruits of fungi culture Mushrooms, an ancient delicacy, were traditionally picked from the wild, and farmers did not grow them commercially. Today, mushroom farming is Pamela Okutoyi-May 19, 2022 News ClimateLaunchPad: Your ticket to global success ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Innovation and invention can lead the way to a clean future. That’s Pamela Okutoyi-May 19, 2022 News Bungoma Agribusiness Expo set for Friday, May 13 The first edition of the Bungoma Agribusiness Expo will be kicking off on May 13 at Posta Grounds in Bungoma with the participation Pamela Okutoyi-May 12, 2022 News Sh 2m up for grabs by university students with Cleantech Innovations Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, in a collaborative effort with the Embassy of Switzerland, SICPA and Strathmore University, has launched the Cleantech Pamela Okutoyi-April 13, 2022 News The Machakos Business Incubation Hub To Impact More Agribusinesses Machakos now officially joins Meru in owning a business incubation hub. The Hub is home to Agribiz clients and a resource Brenda Mulunga-March 17, 2022 News Press release HOPE FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS IN MACHAKOS AS KCIC AND THE COUNTY LAUNCH BUSINESS INCUBATION HUB Machakos, 14th March Pamela Okutoyi-March 14, 2022 News Innovation, technology and money are vital in making Kenya food secure – Dr Mungai. On Tuesday, 9th March, KCIC CEO Dr. Mungai participated in policy conversations on Zero Hunger alongside Denmark’s Minister for Food & Pamela Okutoyi-March 10, 2022 News KCIC gave us a website which is transforming our business In today’s world, the place where most markets go is the internet. According to the Entrepreneurs council, 93% of business decisions Tobias Meso-March 9, 2022 News GreenBiz is transforming farmers’ yields in the Arid Areas Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) supports the growth and development of innovative, clean technology business models through the GreeBiz program. The Tobias Meso-March 9, 2022 News A breath of fresh air: Scaling up cleaner cooking solutions In many developing countries, using solid fuels in open fires for cooking and heating creates everyday health concerns right in the Pamela Okutoyi-March 7, 2022 News Former teacher makes reusable pads to help girls stay in school After realizing that girls often skipped school every month because they couldn’t afford sanitary pads, Bethsheba Otuga is on a mission Pamela Okutoyi-February 22, 2022 News Live Green Magazine: Call for Articles Submission Are you a great writer with utmost passion in climate change and sustainability? Do you wish your ideas to be featured Tobias Meso-January 13, 2022 News Advancement in technology is a necessity for farmers in Uasin Gishu County The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), through the AgriBiz program, held a forum in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu, to engage county Michelle Mung'ata-December 7, 2021 News Climate Change takes center stage during 7th Devolution Conference The 7th Annual Devolution Conference has kicked off in Wote town at Makueni Boys High school in Makueni County. President Uhuru Tobias Meso-November 26, 2021 News KCIC leads the Private Sector In Making Climate Change Commitments Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) led a delegation of over 50 corporate leaders towards signing a 10-point charter during the Corporate Tobias Meso-November 12, 2021 News KCL Set to implement ICR Facility in Botswana Kenya Climate Innovation Center Consulting Limited (KCL) is this November leading the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility in coordination with the Tobias Meso-November 11, 2021 News COP26 High-Level Award Ceremony for the YouthADAPT Challenge The inaugural African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is climaxing today in a high- level award ceremony at the ongoing Tobias Meso-November 5, 2021 News COP 26: The world awaits a white smoke The 2021 United Nations climate change conference (COP26) is currently taking place in Glasgow city of Scotland in the United Kingdom. Tobias Meso-November 3, 2021 News Kisii County support for Agribusiness Women and Youth in Kisii County have been urged to embrace Agribusiness as a way of improving their livelihoods. Speaking during Pamela Okutoyi-November 1, 2021 News 4C-K Conference, A Must Attend On 10th November 2021, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), in partnership with KCIC Consulting(KCL), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KePSA) and Kenya Tobias Meso-October 27, 2021 News GCA Africa Adaptation Acceleration Day The Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), in partnership with the Africa Union (AU) African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africa Adaptation Acceleration Tobias Meso-October 26, 2021 News KCIC launches the first cohort of entrepreneurs tackling climate change The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), backed by the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, has announced the selection of the first Pamela Okutoyi-October 22, 2021 News 4C-K Conference: Ensuring private sector commitment to sustainability All is set for the first edition of the Conference on Corporate Commitment to climate change to go ahead of the Pamela Okutoyi-October 13, 2021 News Become an AgriBiz brand ambassador Are you an agribusiness enthusiast? Do you follow the agribusiness trends and want to be part of a team transforming the Pamela Okutoyi-October 5, 2021 News There is no limit for Drop Access as they win the green startups contest A start-up developing a technology ,VACCIBOX, that will slash vaccine waste in the health sector has won this year’s Climate Launchpad Pamela Okutoyi-September 9, 2021 Blog GCA, AfDB launch YouthADAPT Challenge The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a call for applications for the first Pamela Okutoyi-September 6, 2021 News 2021 CLP Kenya national finals set for 8th September The finalists for the 2021 Climate LaunchPad competition are officially set to square off on 8th September 2021 for the top Pamela Okutoyi-August 31, 2021 Blog How PalsAgri is empowering farmers in Uasin Gishu A Uasin Gishu-based enterprise is helping farmers attain optimum produce by supporting them with tailored agronomical support, access to post harvest Solomon Irungu N-August 24, 2021 Blog KCIC, AMREF partner to address impact of climate change on health The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amref Health Africa in Kenya (Amref) aimed at Solomon Irungu N-August 19, 2021 News A call for applications for business ideas that protect forest ecosystems Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched an innovation challenge to Pamela Okutoyi-August 11, 2021 News New initiative to boost agribusiness One of the main challenges faced by SMEs is access to markets and the creation of sustainable and strategic marketing networks.  Pamela Okutoyi-July 26, 2021 News Building a better bridge between farmers and consumers It is that time of the year when farmers harvest their bounty from the farms after months and years of hard Pamela Okutoyi-July 21, 2021 News Maths teacher winning the pig farming business Over the years, pig farming in Kenya has gradually risen to become one of the top agribusiness ventures. Pork accounts for Pamela Okutoyi-July 14, 2021 News Juicing your way to a healthy lifestyle Food trends such as juicing and raw food diets are ubiquitous today. It seems that almost every week sees the birth Pamela Okutoyi-July 6, 2021 News The world’s largest green business ideas competition closes tomorrow The deadline for entries to the Climate Launchpad competition, which recognises that innovation and invention can lead the way to a Pamela Okutoyi-July 1, 2021 News From an Inquisitive Mind to CLP 2018 2nd Runner’s Up Eric Kariuki has had an avid interest in science from a very young age. At the age of ten, he used Muindi Kimanzi-July 1, 2021 News Could blended finance unlock the SDG funding gap? How much would it cost to fully actualise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)? According to the Global Commission Pamela Okutoyi-June 24, 2021 Business Your Green Idea Is What The World Is Waiting For Do you believe in sustainability? Do you understand what green living is? Are you aware of zero carbon emissions? These may Brenda Mulunga-June 22, 2021 News Inspiring a new generation of creatives in Kenya through an online contest The European Union Delegation in Kenya has launched a creativity contest online named “#PamojaStrong,” which will run from 15th June to Pamela Okutoyi-June 17, 2021 News Apply for Agribiz   Pamela Okutoyi-June 16, 2021 News Eighty-five climate-friendly innovations qualify for #NoWasteChallenge finals Eighty-five climate-friendly innovations have qualified for the #NoWasteChallenge competition finals announced by What Design Can Do (WDCD). The global-design competition by Vivian Kwame-May 27, 2021 Blog KCIC Group holds ‘Akwaaba’ to reset and further build the organisation KCIC Group yesterday held a team building event best known to the company as ‘Akwaaba’, to unwind after a busy first Vivian Kwame-May 27, 2021 Agribusiness Kenyan innovator introduces Syntropic Farming to rebuild forests cover Syntropic Farming is a farming revolution from Brazil originated by Ernst Götsch, a Swiss farmer and researcher. It seeks to cultivate Michelle Mung'ata-May 26, 2021 Agribusiness KCIC concludes the Vijana na AgriBiz semi-finals Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), under the AgriBiz programme on Monday 24th May 2021, virtually conducted the Vijana na AgriBiz semi-finals Grace Akinyi-May 25, 2021 News ClimateLaunchpad competition: KCIC opens call for applications Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has opened its doors for prospective entrepreneurs with clean technology (cleantech) ideas to participate in the Pamela Okutoyi-May 17, 2021 News Solar power brings clean water to the poor in East Africa “Water is life, sanitation is dignity”—this slogan sums up the development challenges faced by Kenya, which by the early 2000s held Pamela Okutoyi-May 6, 2021 News New invention uses microbes to breakdown waste into valuable resources It is possible to treat waste at the source and also make it reusable for agricultural purposes. The trick is using Grace Akinyi-May 6, 2021 Agribusiness Are insect feeds the future of the animal feed industry? An increase in wealth, urbanization and global population growth, more so in Africa and Asia, has created changes in the global Vivian Kwame-April 29, 2021 Agribusiness How Dashcrop is empowering women to grow climate-resilient crops The agricultural sector heavily depends on a female workforce. Estimates show that in some developing countries, women make up over half Grace Akinyi-April 28, 2021 News How a Kenyan engineering firm is converting plastic waste into clean energy In Njiru town, off Kangundo road lies an engineering firm that has put resource recovery at heart with the aim of Grace Akinyi-April 20, 2021 News Kenya’s losing battle against e-waste Electronic waste (e-waste) has proven to be a fundamental challenge for Kenya over the years. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre Vivian Kwame-April 19, 2021 News A better deal for Gum Arabic producers in Northern Kenya The dry and rugged terrain stretching for kilometers in the expansive Isiolo County appears largely barren, worthless even. Yet growing from Pamela Okutoyi-April 14, 2021 News Insect entrepreneur training farmers how to use maggots on their farms In a quiet, mainly residential area in Kirinyaga, trays of writhing Black Soldier Flies (BSFs) larvae munch their way through hundreds Pamela Okutoyi-April 8, 2021 News Food index report: Tackling food waste for environmental sustainability Globally, food waste has become an increasingly recognized environmental issue over the last decade. In a world where approximately 800 million Grace Akinyi-April 7, 2021 News Fast fashion: An environmental disaster The fashion industry has been rapidly growing. In the last 15 years alone, clothing production has doubled, accounting for 60% of Vivian Kwame-March 31, 2021 News Kenyan inventors unveil device to scoop plastic out of rivers Nairobi and Ngong rivers flowing through Kenya’s capital provide an excellent example of heavily polluted rivers. Despite being the main sources Grace Akinyi-March 26, 2021 News Kilifi County, KCIC to revamp agribusiness in coast region Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) which is the implementing partner signed a five-year contract with the two development agencies that would see Pamela Okutoyi-March 18, 2021 News Considering used water a ‘waste’ but a vital resource There is an urgent need for an important paradigm shift if we have to advance the multiple levels of sustainable sanitation Grace Akinyi-March 15, 2021 News Haven’t we all been bad designers? Around the world, landfills are growing by some 3.5 million tonnes of garbage every day. In the time it’ll take you Bruce Mau, Selly Raby Kane & more-March 12, 2021 News European Council’s President visits KCIC to witness the progress of the AgriBiz Programme On Tuesday, 9th March 2021, The President of the European Council, His Excellency Charles Michel, made a courtesy visit to Kenya Vivian Kwame-March 11, 2021 News How Kenya is fighting waste management for a cleaner and safer environment As waste keeps piling up on landfills and dumpsites, more ventures are coming up with different ways of recycling waste into Vivian Kwame-March 8, 2021 News The golden age of plastic recycling is here Across the world, plastic is one of the most used materials, but managing end-of-life plastic products remains a seemingly intractable challenge. Grace Akinyi-February 23, 2021 News Kenya School of Government visits KCIC to explore partnership opportunities Kenya School of Government (KSG) paid a visit to Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with the aim of exploring partnership opportunities Vivian Kwame-February 20, 2021 News Go into agribiz, KCIC urges women and youth Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is calling upon youth and women in Isiolo, Uasin Gishu, Machakos and Kisii to engage in Pamela Okutoyi-February 19, 2021 News The role of recyclers in the actualization of a circular economy The concept of a circular economy has regained attention especially related to efforts to achieve a more sustainable society. It then Grace Akinyi-February 19, 2021 News Rethinking our production and consumption cycle for a sustainable world Given the recent estimates, our global footprint now exceeds the world’s capacity to regenerate by about 30%. If the current demands Vivian Kwame-February 11, 2021 News Inventory of plastic usage is essential for ocean governance For years now, plastic has been part of our daily lives, and regardless of it being a vital presence in the Grace Akinyi-February 9, 2021 News There is a need for proper incentives on waste management Waste has proven to be a resource that can be managed to achieve economic, social and environmental benefits. To achieve this, Grace Akinyi-February 4, 2021 News Women and youth in Isiolo among the best clients for the AgriBiz Programme The paradox of Isiolo county is that it is a very big city, with a small population of around 268,000 people. Pamela Okutoyi-February 4, 2021 News What Ksh 5.1 billion agribusiness programme entails for Isiolo Isiolo County has partnered with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) to set up Business Incubation Hub (BIH) under the AgriBiz programme Vivian Kwame-February 3, 2021 News Agribusiness programme spreads wings to Machakos  Youth and women in different agriculture value chains in Machakos and the surrounding counties are set to receive a major boost Solomon Irungu N-February 3, 2021 News Waste recycling innovations are key to mitigating climate crisis Every year, the world generates more than two billion tonnes of trash. Worldwide, waste generated per person per day averages 0.74 kilograms Vivian Kwame-February 1, 2021 News Call for applications for innovative waste recycling solutions launches What Design Can Do (WDCD) in partnership with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is seeking creatives, both small and big designers, Grace Akinyi-February 1, 2021 News Cocoponics Africa: Promoting sustainable farming through coco peats As new trends in the agribusiness sector continue to emerge with new ideas popping up regularly, more and more companies are Vivian Kwame-January 29, 2021 News Kisii and Uasin Gishu sign MOU with KCIC to bring more wealth to farmers The County Governors of Kisii and Uasin Gishu, H.E James Ongwae and H.E Jackson Mandago respectively, have signed an agreement with Pamela Okutoyi-January 28, 2021 News Agri-Flora Organic Solutions: Encouraging organic farming for sustainable food security There has been a trend to encourage organic farming to improve global food security which continues to be a concern to Grace Akinyi-January 21, 2021 News SolarFresh: A technology to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer Sustainable and effective cold chains are crucial for the transportation of food and medicine, but in many parts of rural Africa Pamela Okutoyi-January 18, 2021 News Green Pavers: Housing Africa using plastic waste Using one of the country’s problems to solve another is the philosophy behind Green Pavers whose mission is to develop affordable Pamela Okutoyi-January 18, 2021 News A mobile app that could solve Nairobi’s water supply problems Turning on the tap to get a glass of water, brush your teeth or take a shower should not be a Pamela Okutoyi-January 18, 2021 News Kenya’s first AI powered machine vision system making agriculture more predictable for farmers One of the main challenges that most farmers in Kenya face today is the lack of reliable information about their crops Vivian Kwame-January 13, 2021 News Cleaning the environment through innovative sewage disposal system Kirigi Kibunja founded Jiji Water Works Limited in 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya with the aim of offering permanent water and drainage Michelle Mung'ata-December 17, 2020 News Farming without soil: the big bet for achieving food security Traditional soil-grown crop production has worked well for thousands of years, but there is one fact that has placed strain on Pamela Okutoyi-December 17, 2020 News Powerspot Kenya: empowering rural Kenya through affordable clean cooking Clean cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change, reducing environmental degradation and improving human lives in general. Unfortunately, more Vivian Kwame-December 10, 2020 News Alternative fuel transforming the energy industry In the hilly outskirts of Kisumu city, hidden behind leafy trees and rocky terrain, is an innovative enterprise offering a source Michelle Mung'ata-December 10, 2020 News Edward Mungai is conferred with a PhD in sustainability Dr. Edward Mungai, group CEO of Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Group, has today been awarded his PhD in Sustainability at Strathmore Pamela Okutoyi -December 4, 2020 News KCIC supports the conversion of waste plastic into fuel Patrick Watene, the Co-founder of Adarsh Polymers is appreciative after Kenya Climate Innovation Center supported him with Early-Stage Financing (ESF) to Solomon Irungu N-December 1, 2020 News KCV is hiring admin-December 1, 2020 News Buzzing with pride Dubbed “The Bee Keepers’ Hub”, Nyuki Hubs is a youth-led social enterprise that takes pride in working with farmers to produce Solomon Irungu N-November 30, 2020 News Investing in biomass briquettes for clean energy solutions There is a growing interest in biofuels in many developing countries as a means of modernizing biomass use, reducing deforestation, promoting Grace Akinyi-November 24, 2020 News Kenya Bankers Association partners with KCIC Group to advance green financing in Kenya Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and KCIC Group have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to boost green financing through Vivian Kwame-November 23, 2020 News KCIC holds training ahead of financial awarding to youth and women-led enterprises under Agribiz Program The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) has today held a virtual training ahead of the awarding of the Result Based Financing Vivian Kwame-November 20, 2020 News KCIC to host virtual training ahead of financing award ceremony Kenya Climate Innovation Centre is set to host a virtual training ahead of a finance awarding ceremony where 49 SMEs will Pamela Okutoyi-November 20, 2020 News Ecosave Africa Ltd: All in one solution to water sanitation According to the World Health Organization, currently, 2.5 billion people lack access to clean water and sanitation and by 2030 a Vivian Kwame-November 18, 2020 News Innovative solar cooker, transforming households Kenya’s renewable energy sector is at an exponential level compared to other countries in Africa. The exploitation of solar energy has Michelle Mung'ata-November 11, 2020 News University graduates reaping yields from pig farming Anthony Njagi Njine with his two friends, Mary Wabuthu Gituku and Joseph Kariuki Sankale are startup farmers who rear pigs. A Pamela Okutoyi -November 5, 2020 News An organic food startup offering nutritious options Last week on 16th October, 2020, the whole world celebrated world food day. This day gives us an opportunity to reflect on Grace Oyuka-October 22, 2020 News Tala Iconic Business World: Empowering Women and Youth through Agribusiness According to the 2017 World Food Prize laureate, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, “the future of African youth lies in agriculture.”  This future admin-October 22, 2020 News Does the government have a role in stimulating growth in the SME sector? The government plays a leading role in the provision of an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. One such way is Vincent Ogaya and Wangechi Ngatia-October 15, 2020 News Kenyan Farmer Providing Affordable Medicinal Solutions Vitman Wafula, a farmer based in Kakamega county, has set up a medicinal garden where he raises seedlings for medicinal plants Vivian Kwame-October 15, 2020 News Engineer-turned farmer’s way of sowing potatoes Where do your home fries, chips, french fries and mashed potatoes originate? You have probably never seen a packet of potato Pamela Okutoyi-October 15, 2020 News Bungoma County to engage in the ‘AgriBiz’ programme funded by EU and Denmark to support women and youth agribusiness The County Government of Bungoma and Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have signed  a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards supporting women Vincent Ogaya-September 17, 2020 News Bringing Nutrition to Low Income Kenyans Food Security and Nutrition is a key pillar of the Big Four Agenda, which was conceptualised by the H.E President Uhuru Michelle Mung'ata-September 3, 2020 News Young, female and an agriculturalist There are few young people you meet and they inspire you so much. One such person is Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi. You Solomon Irungu N-August 19, 2020 News Kabete Vegrow: Farming, a solution to youth unemployment The percentage of unemployed youth has been growing exponentially in the past decade with an explosion in this Corona period. James Michelle Mung'ata-August 5, 2020 News How Poseidon Pump Systems is harnessing energy from moving traffic Kenya and other developing countries are experiencing exponential growth in their populations leading to an ever-growing demand for domestic and industrial admin-July 23, 2020 News Spurring rural economies through renewable energy sources When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting SMEs access affordable loans. admin-July 16, 2020 News What new taxation means for renewable energy in Kenya Kenya’s renewable energy landscape has witnessed increased transformation over the years, largely driven by favorable government policy that is shifting towards admin-July 16, 2020 News Cooling Africa with solar, a startup’s perspective Let us take the conversation away from the pandemic for a minute and talk about solar. Recently, agribusiness entrepreneurs and mini-grid Tracy Kimani-May 14, 2020 News What AgriBIz promises Kenyan youth and women Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns; high costs admin-April 23, 2020 News Why the world never forgot Earth Day despite COVID-19 Despite the global disruption caused by the novel corona virus, the world yesterday took time to commemorate Earth Day. Vincent Ogaya-April 23, 2020 News Spurring rural economies through renewable energy sources When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting Vincent Ogaya-April 8, 2020 News KCV finances yet another company Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) has this afternoon signed off yet another financing agreement with Ofgen, a company specializing in turnkey Solomon Irungu N-March 13, 2020 News Businesses in East Africa set to benefit from new programme Small Market Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from the recently started programme Kevin Oscar-February 21, 2020 News Thika company converts waste plastic into synthetic oil Deep in the heart of Thika Town, a constituency that has been christened by many as the Solomon Irungu N-February 3, 2020 News Board and Staff strategise on Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) 3.0 The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) members of the board have this month held an a joint strategy retreat aimed to Solomon Irungu N-January 3, 2020 News Championing Organic Farming and Forest Conservation to Improve Livelihoods At such times of unpredictable weather patterns, high cost of production, deteriorating soil fertility and inaccessible markets Vincent Ogaya-December 16, 2019 News Kenya Hosts Danish Delegation Kenya has today received a senior delegation from the Royal Kingdom of Denmark in a visit that happened Solomon Irungu N-November 21, 2019 Blog Israel: Hero of Water Management Israel is a Middle Eastern country located on the Eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea that borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Amanda Kibe-November 21, 2019 Blog Alternatives in Water Management Key to Sustainability Developing countries are in episodes of rapid urbanization driven by surging populations  and industrialization. Arnold Muthanga-November 18, 2019 News How Maji Agri Solutions is using social media to market his innovative water technology Simon Wachieni, the founder of Maji Agri Solutions  Solomon Irungu N-November 8, 2019 Blog Exposure to the Noxious Asbestos Needs to be Alleviated with a lot of Care The construction industry especially in Africa has witnessed sporadic evolution, from grass thatched huts of the twentieth century Solomon Irungu N-November 8, 2019 News Kenya, Africa and the World- It’s a Treble for Leafy Ke Kenya emerged shoulders high at the just concluded ClimateLaunchpad (CLP) competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Vincent Ogaya-November 3, 2019 Blog Trees are Talking to Each Other Do trees talk to each other? Do they develop friendship? Do they take care of their young ones? In short, do Zachary Mikwa-October 2, 2019 Blog Permaculture Training is Key to Sustainable Development The adoption of permaculture is vital in the actualization of Sustainable Cities and Communities, part of the global Solomon Irungu N-September 30, 2019 Blog Doctor’s Perspective: Importance of Trees on Human Health Kenya is a global player in various international frameworks associated with the pressing national concerns such as the climate change Dr. Mercy Rispa M-September 5, 2019 Blog Linking Local Aspirations to Global Frameworks for Sustainable Development Kenya is a global player in various international frameworks associated with the pressing national concerns such as the climate change Robert Muthami-September 5, 2019 Blog Is your Business Investor Ready? Nearly every business is looking for financing. There is always a need to expand the production capacity in various aspects. Sarah Makena-August 14, 2019 Blog The Link; Climate Change and Wildfires The lack of access to finance is one of the most prevalent challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face. Arnold Muthanga-August 8, 2019 Blog Private Equity and Mezzanine Financing: Is it the answer to Kenya’s SME financing challenge? The lack of access to finance is one of the most prevalent challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face. Eric Magu-August 8, 2019 Blog Tackling Plastic Pollution At human convenience, we quench our thirst from home or office dispensers. We also at times prefer ‘take away’ beverages. Arnold Muthanga-July 25, 2019 News Applicants are Generating Green Energy from Local Materials Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme. Solomon Irungu N-June 17, 2019 News Kenya Commemorates World Environment Day Kenya has joined the world in commemorating the World Environment Day on a day that coincided with Eid al Fitr. The annual World Environment Solomon Irungu N-June 6, 2019 News Acacia Innovations – ESFM Success Story Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme. Alise Brillault-June 6, 2019 News KCIC Hosts Danish Delegation Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has hosted a delegation from the Danish Government led by Mr. Henrik Larsen, the Deputy Head of Danish Solomon Irungu N-May 24, 2019 News KCV CLIENT AWARDED 1.2 BILLION SHILLINGS TO SCALE BIOGAS ADOPTION One of the clients of Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a subsidiary of Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), has secured a deal that will Solomon Irungu N-May 24, 2019 News Kings Biofuel is hiring Kings Biofuels Limited, a leading briquettes manufacturing company, is seeking to recruit a highly dynamic and self driven individual kcic-May 21, 2019 News KCIC PARTNERS WITH YOUTH FUND TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Kenya Climate Innovation Center has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) kcic-May 21, 2019 News Induction for newer KCIC incubation entrepreneurs Last Friday, 3rd May 2019, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) hosted an induction event for its newer incubation clients. Entrepreneurs in Alise Brillault-May 9, 2019 News Policy Dialogue: Sustainability of Agriculture in Kenya This Friday, 26 April 2019, KCIC will be hosting a policy dialogue on the sustainability of agriculture in Kenya. Held in Sarah Makena-April 25, 2019 News Majik Water provides clean water to Ark Children’s Home Majik Water is a KCIC client who manufactures a machine that extracts clean drinking water from the atmosphere. Alise Brillault-April 23, 2019 News KCIC partners with KAM on the Clean Energy Expo 2019 The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) held the Clean Energy Conference and Expo at the Safari Park hotel from 10th to 12th April 2019 Sarah Makena-April 19, 2019 News 2nd edition of ASPK sustainability meet-up Last week, on the 28th of March 2019, the Association of Sustainability Practitioners of Kenya (ASPK) organized its second meetup since its inception kcic-April 4, 2019 News Launch of Trade for Sustainable Development Hub (T4SD) Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is excited to announce that it is partnering with the International Trade Center (ITC) and Strathmore Alise Brillault-March 28, 2019 News KCIC and clients shine at One Planet Summit On the 14th of March 2019, world leaders gathered in Nairobi for the third installment of the One Planet Summit. Some Alise Brillault-March 26, 2019 News Applications open for ClimateLaunchpad green business idea competition PRESS RELEASE: Nairobi, 13 March, 2019 – ClimateLaunchpad is now welcoming applications in Kenya for the 2019 edition of the world’s largest kcic-March 14, 2019 News Solar-powered cold storage for Kenyan farmers with Solar Freeze Growing up in a rural village in Kenya, Dysmus Kisilu witnessed the many problems facing the farmers in his community. Lacking Alise Brillault-February 27, 2019 News What AgriBIz promises Kenyan youth and women Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns; KCIC Communications-October 29, 2018 News Offering clean cooking fuel to low income households Koko Networks commercially soft-launched its technology suite in Nairobi in mid-2017. KOKO’s first offering to mass-market consumers and local retailers is a Mercy Mumo-August 22, 2018 News Coping with climate change in Kenya Climate change is perhaps the most considerable environmental challenge of our time globally. It affects ecosystems, water and food resources and Jamie Mbogo-August 22, 2018 News Hundreds of eager teens attend the Inspire Leadership event Given that youth are vital resource to ensuring a more sustainable future and fulfilling the SDGs, KCIC believes it is important Alise Brillault-August 22, 2018 News Reducing water waste to help the environment and the bottom line While working in water service providing, Joab Amollo began to notice over time the amount of water that was being wasted Alise Brillault-August 18, 2018 News How to transition Kenya to a clean-cooking country According to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, 16,600 people in Kenya alone die every year as a result of exposure Alise Brillault-August 8, 2018 News Fixing climate change, one start-up at a time PRESS RELEASE Largest Global Green Business Ideas Competition kicks off 2018 edition Nairobi, 8 August 2018– ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s leading admin-August 8, 2018 News Season 2 of the Climate Launch Pad: Kenyan edition The second season of the Climate Launch Pad (CLP) is here! For the second year Kenya will be hosting the CLP Alise Brillault-August 8, 2018 News Leveraging on opportunities for green growth in Kenya The 4thNational Green Growth Conference 2018 held last week at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) brought together various stakeholders from Mercy Mumo-July 18, 2018 News Tracking the progress in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Kenya Kenya has an exciting opportunity to be a leader in harvesting sustainable and efficient energy. First of all, the country is Alise Brillault-July 18, 2018 News Commodity Futures Market an option for Kenyan Farmers The largest percentage of Kenya’s population are farmers. A key concern for this population is the price volatility associated with the Nicholas Koigu-July 4, 2018 News Hivos and Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Hosting the Second Disrupt! Ideathon Hivos in collaboration with Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) will be hosting Disrupt!, a competitive ideathon event that brings together entrepreneurs Michelle Mung'ata-July 4, 2018 News Water Dialogue – A Step Forward to Management of Water Resources “It’s Day Zero in Cape Town, a foretaste of what is likely to come in cities such as Nairobi with a stella Mutuku-July 4, 2018 News Taking a bold step in dealing with the water crisis Water security in the world stands at about 40% with water also accounting for nearly 70% of natural disasters that happen Sarah Makena-June 20, 2018 News The role of the youth in promoting climate justice and sustainable development Can youths lead the path to a low-carbon resilient future? In a nutshell, the role of the youth in climate resilience stella Mutuku-June 20, 2018 News Dane Bio Pesticide: Eco friendly organic pesticide Eco Sawa is a startup that produces eco-friendly products; with their pioneer product being Dane bio pesticide. Founded by Davies Ateka and Michelle Mungata-June 20, 2018 News Water Sector Policy Dialogue DATE: 22nd June, 2018THEME: UNLOCKING THE POLICY AND REGULATORY BOTTLE NECKS IN THE WATER SECTOR ENTERPRENUERSHIP Water coverage in the country currently stands admin-June 19, 2018 News Reinventing meals with tasty sauces Joe Kamau and Fred Mwangi constantly found ways of improving their bland meals with different ingredients while still in high school. admin-June 6, 2018 News KCIC works with Laikipia County in organizing its maiden entrepreneurship and innovation fair Partnerships are key in fronting innovations to thrive as profitable ventures. Last week Laikipia County graced its first Innovation and Entrepreneurship admin-June 6, 2018 News Education and climate change When you think about climate change which has gained a lot popularity in the world, one thing that does not automatically admin-June 6, 2018 News Kenya Climate Ventures invests in Sistema.bio’s expansion in Kenya Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a World Bank Fund,just concluded an investment round in Sistema.bio to deliver sustainable renewable energy and agricultural admin-May 23, 2018 News Entrepreneurs benefit from the branding training More often than not, entrepreneurs struggle with branding their products which affects their entry into markets. A customer is highly likely Mercy Mumo-May 23, 2018 News WESUSTAIN encouraging the youth to be proactive on the SDGs WESUSTAIN, a sustainability initiative program at the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) launched its university outreach campaign to sign up students Michelle Mungata-May 23, 2018 News Lessons from Israel: innovation verses adoption Seth Siegel in his book ‘let there be water’ notes that by 2035, about 60% of the land mass will be admin-May 23, 2018 News Kings Biofuels receives Kshs. 5 million in investment Kings Biofuels Limited has received Kshs. 5 million (approximately $50,000) financing from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center, under its Early Stage admin-May 9, 2018 News KCIC contributes to greening Kenya through tree planting As forest cover continues to be a challenge in Kenya and other parts of the world, the government is making its Mercy Mumo-May 9, 2018 News Acacia Innovations wins at the Start Up Energy Transition Award 2018 Last week Acacia Innovations emerged winners at the Start Up Energy (SET) Award in a ceremony held in Berlin, Germany walking admin-April 25, 2018 News Mitigating water scarcity with evolved technology A chance meeting of three young ladies at a training program birthed the concept of Majik Water. Among shortlisted attendees for admin-April 25, 2018 News Olkaria Bio Limited powering industries According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Global Forest Resources Assessment (2005) and the State of admin-April 25, 2018 News Market gap spurs business niche in energy After a year of research and being trained on solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies at the Strathmore Energy Research Centre, Kevin and Michelle Mung'ata-March 21, 2018 News Innovative system that monitors water levels One of the many challenges we experience as human beings is impending water shortages. The situation in Cape Town, South Africa Michelle Mung'ata-March 21, 2018 News Lending to rural households for renewable energy access Rafode have been creating value by delivering high quality solar systems since 2013. They offer Global Lighting certified equipment exclusively via Michelle Mung'ata-March 21, 2018 News Simgas changing lives with renewable energy Johnson Muraguri a retired CMC engineer left work two years ago to pursue farming full time. Before his retirement, he spent admin-March 7, 2018 News Converting cooking oil into renewable energy Did you know that it is possible to recycle cooking oil to produce bio diesel? Well it is, and one young admin-March 7, 2018 News Sankalp Africa Summit 2018: innovation in one space The 5th Sankalp Africa Summit was held on the 1st -2nd of March at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS). Michelle Mung'ata-March 7, 2018 News Knowledge café provides insights on standards and intellectual property to entrepreneurs The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) held a Knowledge Café earlier this week on intellectual property, standards and the Early Stage Michelle Mung'ata-February 21, 2018 News Transforming rural regions with clean energy Chaff Energy is a social enterprise that is transforming agricultural waste that has little to non-commercial value, into high value fuel Michelle Mung'ata-February 21, 2018 News KCIC set to launch the 3rd phase of the mentorship programme The first and second phase of the Business Mentorship Programme kicked off in 2016 and 2017 respectively with the overall goal Mercy Mumo-February 21, 2018 News Partnership to promote clean technologies and innovations The Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) and the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exploring Mercy Mumo-February 13, 2018 News Processing macadamia for the export market Women entrepreneurs have stood the test of times with myriad of challenges to drive successful businesses. One such enterprise is Exotic Mercy Mumo-February 7, 2018 News Improving soil quality for Kenyan farmers Soil erosion or degradation is a process that occurs naturally. The top soil wears away mainly by physical forces like wind, Michelle Mung’ata -February 7, 2018 News Thermo-electric technology providing energy solutions to rural households Thermo-electric technology is the future of Carbon emission reductions. The technology is not new as it has been around since the Michelle Mung'ata-February 7, 2018 News Producing nutritious animal feeds from black solder fly larvae Working with a database of over 300 farmers, Eric Mbugua the director of BSFL organics established the business in 2016. When Mercy Mumo-February 7, 2018 News Time to leave the boardroom and act now On Christmas day ideally what happens is you have a full belly and get a blanket to cuddle and listen to Sarah Makena-January 10, 2018 News Agricultural technologies: Lessons from Israel The year 2017 was a challenging one for any economic growth analyst focusing on Kenya. The national government and development partners Curtis Musembi-January 10, 2018 News Water harvesting may be the long term solution for sustainable agriculture If all the water that runs off the surface when it rains could be harvested, food and water insecurity would be Mercy Mumo-January 10, 2018 News Sunny Money sources for funds to impact 30,000 lives by June 2017 Sunny Money sources for funds to impact 30,000 lives by June 2017 Sunny Money Africa Ltd is a for profit social admin-December 21, 2017 News Rural communities access energy for income generating ventures Electricity is central to the development agenda in Kenya. Without electricity it is unlikely that development projects and public investments, such admin-December 20, 2017 News Providing early stage financing mechanism for clean technology enterprises Obtaining financing for climate technologies is particularly challenging in developing countries due to additional uncertainty and risks that are hard to Michelle Mung'ata-December 20, 2017 News Autodesk Foundation supports KCICs early stage financing facility The Autodesk Foundation funded Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with a grant of $100,000 for its Early Stage Financing Facility. The Michelle Mung'ata-December 20, 2017 News Turning plastic waste into cooking gas Plastic waste has attracted widespread concern and attention in Kenya. According to a case study done by the University of Nairobi, Michelle Mung'ata-December 20, 2017 News Fruit rejects offering alternative income to farmers Horticulture farming provides employment to over two million people in Kenya alone. Set as the fastest growing industry in the country Michelle Mung'ata-December 6, 2017 News SimGas: offering clean, affordable and high-quality energy to rural households About three billion people worldwide use solid fuels for cooking according to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The World Health Organization Michelle Mung’ata-December 6, 2017 News Growing demand for bio-diesel spurs business idea Globally, the use of bio-diesel as an alternative to petrol/diesel has seen increased interest due to environmental benefits associated with its combustion. Michelle Mung'ata-December 6, 2017 News Investment in moringa a big opportunity for Kilifi County Kilifi County is amongst the 14 out of 47 counties that are marginalized coupled with the hot weather. In 2014, Papu Mercy Mumo-December 6, 2017 News Kuni Safi Briquettes: an ecofriendly source of renewable energy The demand for energy in Kenya is increasing for households, businesses and industry. Increasing populations, aggressive deforestation, expanding economies and a Michelle Mung'ata-November 21, 2017 News Lentera: Climate smart agriculture through innovative inputs Feeding the world’s growing population is a serious challenge. Food insecurity is concentrated in developing nations, where drought and low soil Michelle Mung'ata-November 21, 2017 News Sunpawa taking over the solar energy market through technology incorporation A vibrant solar energy market has developed in Kenya over the years to supplement the demand for electricity to homes and Michelle Mung'ata-November 21, 2017 News World’s first solar-powered irrigation pump with a five-year warranty launches in Kenya In a sector that is rife with small and unreliable irrigation pumps, both petrol and solar, there is now a pump Mercy Mumo-November 8, 2017 News Converting waste into profitable organic fertilizer Waste management has evolved over time. Different companies, both public and private have claimed their space in the collection and recycling Mercy Mumo-November 8, 2017 News Reducing the carbon footprint in the world through production of briquettes Coal is one of the most common and dangerous fuels in the world today. Its production entails cutting down of trees, Michelle Mung'ata-November 8, 2017 News Solar Kit that connects rural homes to the global village Renewable Energy is a fast growing sector in Kenya. Solar Energy is at the forefront due to the abundant sunshine received Michelle Mung'ata-October 25, 2017 News KCIC Clients feature at the 2017 Nairobi International Trade Fair The annual Nairobi International Trade Fair that took place from 2nd-8th October 2017 at Jamhuri Park attracted eight enterprises from the Michelle Mung'ata-October 25, 2017 News Green Economy with advanced technology: Hydroponic farming Hydroponics is forecasted to be the only method used in 50-60 years, as organic farming is likely to be banned for admin-October 25, 2017 News Kenyan Start up wins the Global ClimateLaunchPad Award 2017 The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) congratulates Bio Alkanol Gel as the Winner of ClimateLaunchPad Grand Final 2017. The winners were announced admin-October 24, 2017 News Reducing Inequalities in Kenya Inequalities in Kenya are manifested in different forms. Differences in income and social status are observed across regions, gender and even admin-September 18, 2017 News KCIC Green Tech Pitch Forum Invitation to KCIC Green Tech Pitch Forum The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is pleased to invite you to a one-day investment pitch forum for clean-tech enterprises. admin-September 15, 2017 News ClimateLaunchpad unveils winners to represent Kenya in Cyprus ClimateLaunchPad (CLP), the world’s largest green business ideas competition, held its national finals in Kenya on Friday, 8th September 2017  in Michelle Mung'ata-September 13, 2017 News Eco-friendly cooking stoves offering clean cooking in rural homes More than 3 billion people globally use open fires and simple stoves for their household and business activities. Most common fuels Michelle Mung'ata-September 13, 2017 News Autodesk Foundation interacts with KCIC enterprises Earlier this week, Autodesk Foundation paid a courtesy call to Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to interact with some of the Michelle Mung'ata-September 13, 2017 News Education and Poverty Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. It also reflects lack of opportunities admin-September 6, 2017 News How to achieve sustainable cities and communities Urbanization is one of the mega trends shaping the world in this century. According to World Bank, 12 million Kenyans live admin-August 30, 2017 News Plastic bags and the circular economy in Kenya It was my first time in Europe and I landed there at the tail end of winter. It was cold outside Esther Kahinga-August 23, 2017 News Converting food waste into biogas energy Biogas has over the last couple of years gained popularity in many households especially those with cows and need to supplement Mercy Mumo-August 23, 2017 News The Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (GESIP) On the 27th July 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources launched the Green Economy Strategy and Elizabeth Kago-August 23, 2017 News Access to Energy; Why does it matter? Kenya is experiencing a major crisis in the electricity sector following a prolonged dry spell in the last ten months. This admin-August 21, 2017 News Gender Equality and business Women comprise of more than half of Africa’s population and their contribution to the economy is extensive. However, they form 30-70 Linda Fatuma-August 14, 2017 News Ukulima Tech sets up farming systems in South Sudan In South Sudan, a quiet town called Cueibet exists. A town that is more of a rural community which is subjected Elizabeth Onyango-August 11, 2017 News Investing in green businesses is viable Kenya’s economy is the largest in East Africa. With the growth comes depletion of natural resources at a rate not fast Mercy Mumo-August 11, 2017 News Study tour to Gorge Park Energy Farm and Solinc East Africa As energy demand on the farms continue to rise with the setting in of modern farming techniques, the conventional power sources Mercy Mumo & Steve Kanili-August 11, 2017 News ClimateLaunchPad (CLP) hosts boot camp in Kenya ClimateLaunchPad (CLP) is the world’s largest green business idea competition. CLP’s mission is to unlock the world’s clean tech potential that addresses Sarah Makena-July 26, 2017 News Supporting farmers through access to quality seeds Since 2009, Seed Savers Network has been in the business of helping small holder farmers access the seeds. Over the years, Mercy Mumo-July 26, 2017 News Sugarcane bagasse as an alternative renewable energy solution Every year, thousands of tonnes of sugarcane waste remain underutilized after cane has been crushed. It is heaped or burned just Mercy Mumo-July 26, 2017 News Launch of Kenya Climate Innovation Center Strategic Plan Launch of Kenya Climate Innovation Center Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 and Launch of Kenya Climate Ventures – 12th July 2016 Nairobi Serena Hotel 5.30pm admin-July 12, 2017 News ClimateLaunchpad Boot Camp Programme The Boot Camp is a 2-day fast track course and workshop lead by a ClimateLaunchpad certified Boot Camp Trainer. The programme admin-June 24, 2017 News Lisha Bora calls out to investors for a fundraising round Getting the right feeds for your animals is not an easy task. But once you crack it, everything falls into place Mercy Mumo-June 2, 2017 News Banana value addition gaining momentum in Kisii County At the Kisii Agricultural Training Center, Nyangorora Banana Processing Group (NBPG) has been in the business of value addition of bananas Mercy Mumo-June 2, 2017 News Access to renewable energy solutions to consumers in Western Kenya It probably is a first of its kind. Providing loans for business and renewable energy products. Under the product dubbed Mwangaza Mercy Mumo-June 2, 2017 News Green business idea competition gains global impact  PRESS RELEASE Over 750 promising sustainability ideas to battle ClimateLaunchpad Competition February 16, 2017 – ClimateLaunchpad kicks off the fourth edition admin-May 25, 2017 News Private sector and the Global Goals A story is told of a company that went and re-forested a section of the Mau Forest as part of corporate Esther Kahinga-May 19, 2017 News Availing a variety of energy services to counties Provision of accessible and clean energy solutions for Kenyans still remains one of the most challenging and time consuming processes. Getting Mercy Mumo-May 19, 2017 News The Big Shift Campaign; clean energy now Christian Aid, an International (British) Non-Governmental Organization working in Kenya  to eradicate poverty has launched a global campaign on promoting clean Sarah Makena-May 19, 2017 News Supporting entrepreneurs through the KCIC Green-Tech Accelerator Program Over the years, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has been supporting innovations in clean technology in order to adapt to Mercy Mumo and Curtis Musembi-May 19, 2017 News Providing improved clean cookstoves for women in Kenya Women all over Africa, especially in the rural and peri-urban areas still rely heavily on charcoal energy. This has necessitated the Mercy Mumo-April 26, 2017 News Producing paper from hyacinth Water hyacinth despite being a menace has over the past few years proven to be a useful resource. Hyancinth has been Mercy Mumo-April 26, 2017 News The Billion Dollar Business Alliance Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is one of the partners for the Billion Dollar Business Alliance for Rainwater Harvesting – Kenya Esther Kahinga-April 26, 2017 News KCIC call for applications admin-April 24, 2017 News Mutunguru hydropower project set to benefit Meru County The Mutunguru Hydropower Project began as a community initiative in 2004. In 2009, the project received support from the United Nations Mercy Mumo-April 13, 2017 News Growing herbs for the Dubai Market Peter Chege, the founder and CEO of Hydroponics Africa is one proud entrepreneur. Having recently sealed an order to supply 2 Mercy Mumo-April 13, 2017 News Have we prioritized Climate change yet? A quick scan through the budget statement 2017-2018, one thing stands out for me, as a policy analyst with special interest Sarah Makena-April 12, 2017 News Implications of the plastic bags ban in Kenya The use of plastics dates back to the 1950s with the first plastic used for wrapping sandwiches introduced, followed by department Mercy Mumo-March 29, 2017 News There is space for women in the energy sector There is an old saying “when you empower a woman you empower the society”. Gender equality has been a global conversation that has Sarah Makena-March 29, 2017 News Kenya Climate Ventures: providing investment opportunities for early start up businesses In the last decade, Kenya has witnessed a strong culture of innovation building in Kenya. A number of start ups have admin-March 29, 2017 News Using organic fertilizer to increase crop yields According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), drought in the Horn of Africa is triggering a humanitarian crisis with food admin-March 15, 2017 News Transforming lives through improved cook stoves Chaff energy was established three years ago as a social enterprise which seeks to tap into the underutilized fuel sources that Mercy Mumo-March 15, 2017 News KCIC participates at the Nairobi Innovation Week The advent of technology has supported the rapid growth of innovations since the 19th century. Various sectors have experienced the innovation Mercy Mumo-March 15, 2017 News The Fourth Devolution Conference: Energy and agriculture The fourth annual devolution conference, which was the last one before the first general elections after the full operationalization of devolution, Sarah Makena-March 15, 2017 News Azuri launches new factory to increase production of dried fruits and vegetables According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), it is estimated that 1.3 billion tonnes of food which translates to 30 admin-March 1, 2017 News Entrepreneurs in the seed sector converge to explore the open source seeds concept Farmers need to have access to seeds that enable them to develop and grow a wide variety of crops. Seed diversity admin-March 1, 2017 News KCIC and CTP participate in the 4th Sankalp Summit 2017 The just concluded 4th Sankalp Summit 2017 brought together participants from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the Climate Technology Program admin-March 1, 2017 News The Lion’s Den: CTP team walks in the entrepreneur’s shoes Pitching for your business is an important step in getting the right people in your ecosystem. The correct pitch is likely admin-March 1, 2017 News Farming without the use of conventional soil Climate change has reared its ugly head on livestock production by making it increasingly difficult due to lack of pasture and admin-February 15, 2017 News Supporting farmers to use bio-diesel water pumps Kitui industries was established in 1980, but has been involved in renewable energy since 2011.The company seeks to alleviate the challenge admin-February 15, 2017 News Powering Kenya through Solar Access to electricity is considered a very prestigious thing particularly in rural Kenya where majority of the population have no access admin-February 15, 2017 News Accounting for water consumption in homes through tokens As water rapidly continues to become a scarce commodity in most urban and rural towns, one has no choice other than admin-February 15, 2017 News Help Farmers in Kitui County to purchase bio-diesel water pumps Kitui Industries The Problem: Kitui County is a semi-arid area, which has of late been suffering the negative effects of climate admin-February 2, 2017 News Climate change pinch: The prevailing drought in Kenya Drought in Kenya has become cyclical and predictable. The effects of climate change become more pronounced each day and it is admin-January 30, 2017 News Entrepreneurship can address Kenya’s drought crisis The drought situation that Kenya is currently experiencing ranges from moderate to severe especially in the coastal and northern parts of admin-January 30, 2017 News Turning ‘poop’ into fuel Accessibility to sanitation facilities in Kenya still remains a challenge for many. One in seven million people worldwide still practise open admin-January 30, 2017 News Briquette making proves to be a solution for deforestation Maa Briquettes has been in operation for the last three years. The founder, George Mochu, an alumnus of Kenyatta University was admin-January 30, 2017 News Happy new year message from KCIC This year will see us at KCIC implementing the first year of our new strategy which focuses the work of the admin-January 19, 2017 News Supporting agribusiness entities with cold chain solutions Enterprise Projects Ventures is an agricultural technology company which manufactures InspiraFarms. The company was established in 2012 in Guatemala and set admin-January 19, 2017 News Empower a farmer in the strawberry value chain on M-Changa Due to the impact of climate change, increasing population and smaller land sizes, smallholder farmers are finding it difficult to survive admin-January 19, 2017 News SEFA grants US $1 million to prepare an innovative community-owned hydropower project in Kenya The African Development Bank (AfDB)-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved a US $992,000-grant to support the preparation of 7.8-MW hydropower project admin-December 20, 2016 News Help Eco-charcoal Limited successfully develop their innovative strategy of ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation An innovative strategy of ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation Protection and conservation of a 10 hectares forest through sustainable eco-charcoal admin-November 17, 2016 News Chaff Energy have started a fundraiser for clean cook stoves and fuel processing project We are a social enterprise established in 2015 after recognizing the need to improve energy efficiency through developing, manufacturing and distributing admin-November 17, 2016 News KCIC CEO Edward Mungai among 24 Leaders Selected for Eisenhower Fellowship Program Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC)’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Edward Mungai is among 24 African leaders selected for the prestigious Eisenhower admin-September 29, 2016 News New opportunities in clean technology sector – Lessons from kenya and beyond New opportunities in clean technology sector – Lessons from kenya and beyond – 12th July 2016 at Strathmore University 9.00am – 2.00pm  admin-July 12, 2016 News Fruit Jams fresh from farm Eco Agribusiness Limited (EAL) is a company that value adds fruits namely, strawberries, tree tomatoes, passion, pineapples, mangoes and oranges.  The admin-May 24, 2016 News Kuku Bora establishes processing plant Kuku Bora established a commercial indigenous chicken processing plant. The business is leveraging on the existing high production of indigenous chicken admin-May 24, 2016 News Ethanol Transforming Lives in Nairobi’s Kibera Slums It is now a fact that air pollution is now the world’s largest single environment health risk with the World Health admin-May 20, 2016 News The Genie in a Bottle Growing up, I always dreaded to enter my grandmother’s kitchen in the village. She used firewood to cook: There was such admin-May 20, 2016 News The Green Economy Assessment Report Kenya’s transition to a green economy could produce major economic benefits – equivalent to an estimated USD 45 billion by 2030 admin-May 20, 2016 READ MORE Testimonials Donors “This programme was one of the EU flagship programmes, because it was part of the Africa-Europe Alliance, which emphasizes a strong relationship between Africa and Europe that is based on sustainable investment and job creation. 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