Inside KQ, Rubis futuristic plan for Africa’s first sustainable aviation fuel refinery

Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop what is set to become Africa’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery. In a major boost for Africa’s green aviation transition, the planned refinery, to be based

KCB backs solar project at Alliance High School as institution marks 100 years

KCB Bank Kenya has reinforced its push for clean energy adoption in the education sector by backing a solarization project unveiled at the centenary celebrations of Alliance High School. The project launched at an event attended by President William Ruto underlines the growing

Tetra Pak unveils world’s first paper-based barrier carton for juice packaging

Tetra Pak has launched the world’s first aseptic juice carton using a paper-based barrier, notably cutting reliance on fossil-based materials in a key step towards sustainable food packaging The innovation, unveiled on December 10, 2025, was developed in partnership with Spanish beverage producer

IGAD holds critical meeting in Kenya to curb climate displacement, disaster risks

Regional leaders and experts are meeting in Machakos for a high-level IGAD meeting to tackle one of the region’s biggest challenges: climate and disaster-driven human mobility. Disaster Risk Management (DRM) experts from IGAD Member States are meeting for three days under the Mobility

Safaricom’s Sh20 billion Green Bond formally commences trading on the NSE

Safaricom’s Sh20 billion Green Bond formally started trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications company. The issuance received applications totaling Sh41.6 billion, an oversubscription of 175.7 per cent, making it the largest bond ever issued by

KWAL unveils 700kv solar plant at Tatu City to champion green manufacturing

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has unveiled a 700kv rooftop solar power system at its Tatu City manufacturing facility, marking a bold step towards energy efficiency and sustainable production. The installation, carried out under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), took eight months to

Bolt leads Kenya’s electric mobility shift as fleet crosses 40 per cent EV threshold

Bolt has reported a major shift within Kenya’s ride-hailing scene after confirming that electric motorbikes now make up more than 40 per cent of its motorbike fleet, giving the platform the largest share of electric bikes in the industry nationwide. The company has

Safaricom unveils First Green Notes slice to raise up to Sh15 billion for eco projects

Safaricom PLC has launched the first tranche of its Fixed Rate Green Notes, marking one of Kenya’s most significant corporate moves to fund environmental and sustainable projects. The issuance, which was announced on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, is part of Safaricom’s Sh40 billion

How Anita Soina is using TikTok to elevate African climate voices at COP30

Anita Soina, one of TikTok’s 2025 Global Changemakers, has become a recognisable young voice in climate storytelling, using her digital platform to carry African perspectives into global decision-making spaces. While attending COP30 in Belém, Brazil, she is part of the small group of

NCBA ups sustainability agenda with water tanks for Lake Victoria South

NCBA has scaled its pledge to sustainable community development with the donation of the first batch of twenty-four 5,000-litre water storage tanks to the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA). The significant support is expected to enhance access to clean and