Djibouti is poised to reach its goal of sourcing 100 per cent of its energy needs from renewables by 2020, stated a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
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Southern African countries plan to commission new projects that are expected to add 2,763MW of power in 2015, and finalise on a member state to host a regional centre for the promotion of renewable energy projects in the region
UNDP partners with Kenyan government to launch climate change project
The United Nations Development Programme UNDP has provided aid for a climate project being rolled out in Mbeere North Sub-County in Kenya’s Eastern region, which is expected to benefit more than 2,400 people
Kenya Power receives US$10mn loan for power upgrade
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