Kenya: World Cup Fever Goes to Remote Villages Thanks to Local Solar Mini-Grids

In the village of Sidonge, a remote rural and off-grid community in western Kenya, the main street comes alive at night with locals crowding into their community video hall to… Read more »

Kenya: #WomenInScience - Unesco Marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read more »

East Africa: Half a Million Homes Now Connected to M-Kopa Solar Home Systems

M-KOPA Solar has announced the 500,000th home connected to its pioneering solar home systems. Read more »

Kenya: Illuminum Greenhouses Win Regional Ericsson Innovation Award

Kenya's Illuminium Greenhouses emerged as the winner of the Ericsson Innovation award for sub-Saharan Africa. Competing under the theme "Future of Food" the team, won for their… Read more »

East Africa: Safaricom Signs Talent Exchange MOU With M-Kopa Solar

Safaricom and M-KOPA Solar have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see employees from both organisations benefit from a robust talent exchange programme. Read more »