World Bank

Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have for the first time each replaced India as countries with the largest population without access to electricity. In Nigeria, the largest and…

At least 70 percent of sub-Saharan African economies have approached the World Bank for loans to finance their budget shortfalls as the Covid-19 crisis batters the continent. The global lender…

The World Bank has approved release of $1 billion loan towards meeting Kenya’s budget shortfalls as the country battles multiple crises – Covid-19, desert locust invasion and floods. The global…

The World Bank has faulted the lack of progress between Kenya and Ethiopia in putting in place measures to protect Lake Turkana from extinction as a result of construction of…

Population and economic growth is piling pressure on freshwater resources, with demand rising faster than supply and yet 80 percent of global wastewater still goes to waste. Whether it’s at…

The World Bank is encouraging construction of floating solar projects on water citing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. A floating solar plant comprises an array of solar panels installed on a buoyant…

The World Bank has rated Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana and Mozambique’s labour pool in hydropower as most qualified on the continent. In a new report on operation and maintenance strategies for…

The World Bank has offered Kenya $60 million (Sh6 billion) to fight Covid-19 after the country confirmed its first case on Friday and two more cases two days later. “In…

The rapid growth of off-grid solar market is being propelled by a convergence of progressive business models, resulting in sharp cost cuts, shorter turnaround periods and increased efficiency. The global…

Kenya is constructing solar-powered minigrids in off-grid regions as it races to beat its target of achieving universal access in the next two years. Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said…