East Africa’s agricultural economy is confronting a turning point as new EU traceability and due-diligence laws take effect, forcing exporters, farmers, processors and regulators across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and…
Dr. Edward Mungai
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France’s Proparco has invested in Nairobi-based BasiGo as the company scales electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda, a move aimed at accelerating the replacement of diesel fleets, expanding charging and…
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AfDB approves US$100 million loan to boost Africa’s infrastructure and clean energy pipeline
AfricaEnergy & TransitionFinance & EconomyNews & AnalysisSustainability by Dr. Edward Mungai 24 views 3 minutes readThe African Development Bank has approved a US$100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a blended-finance vehicle tasked with unlocking private capital for infrastructure projects…
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TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2025 maps three global pathways to a lower-carbon future
AfricaEnergy & TransitionEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainable development by Dr. Edward Mungai 13 views 5 minutes readTotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025, a sweeping analysis of the world’s energy system through mid-century, mapping three possible futures for the transition to low-carbon energy. Presented from Paris…
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Geopolitical oil shock highlights Africa’s energy vulnerabilities and missed transitions
AfricaEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsNews & AnalysispolicyRenewable energySustainability by Dr. Edward Mungai 18 views 2 minutes readAmid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Brent crude has jumped nearly 20% in June, the largest monthly increase since 2020, stirring anxiety across global markets. While oil flows remain uninterrupted for now, the volatility reawakens vulnerabilities for Africa, a region with a complex relationship to fossil fuels: as both a net importer and emerging producer.
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For many organizations, especially in emerging markets, ESG reporting remains a complex, resource-intensive task. Nigerian startup Agorra AI is addressing this challenge head-on, offering an AI-powered platform that simplifies ESG…
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In the quest for sustainability, Africa doesn’t have to look far for answers. Some of the most powerful ideas for driving progress—on food systems, climate action, and poverty reduction—are coming…
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In a landmark show of solidarity, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have strengthened their partnership to foster…
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The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria has received approval to set up a renewable asset management company to support its ongoing efforts in improving electricity access across Nigeria. This move…
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As sustainability becomes an increasingly urgent priority in the boardroom, organizations are turning their focus to their supply chains, where the greatest environmental and social risks often lie. Research has…