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Why is sub-Saharan Africa so Energy poor?

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Why is sub-Saharan Africa so Energy poor?

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Of the 789 million people without access to electricity globally, nearly 600million of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. Countries […]

June 30, 2020

Climate Change, Energy, Paris Agreement, SDGs

Can Africa develop on green power?

By Sophie Mbugua; Nairobi, Kenya Africa’s energy demand is set to grow. It’s estimated that more than 660 million […]

October 2, 2018

Climate Change, Data, Energy, Lifestyle, Paris Agreement, pollution, SDGs, Travel

Electric taxis — a welcome drop in Nairobi’s pool of emissions

By Sophie Mbugua: Nairobi, Kenya Four months after Tom Ambani acquired his electric powered Nissan Leaf, the 40-year-old father of four can’t imagine […]

August 9, 2018

Agriculture, Climate Change, Energy, pollution, SDGs

Alternative Energy saving trees and Tea prodution costs

By Sophie Mbugua: Thika, Kenya Tea is the most commonly consumed non-water beverage in the world. The UN Food […]

September 8, 2016

Climate Change, Energy

Africa Announces 300GW Renewable Energy Initiative

By Sophie Mbugua: PARIS, Dec 02: African heads of state announced plans for a gigantic renewable energy initiative that would provide […]

December 7, 2015