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Kenya's Extractive Industries: Oil, Gas, and the Turkana County Resource Curse Debate

The discovery of over 560 million barrels of recoverable oil in Turkana County in 2012 promised to transform Kenya into an oil-producing nation, but the journey from discovery to production has been f...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Waste Management in Kenya: The Garbage Crisis, Recycling Innovations, and the Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Kenya generates over 22,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, yet collection services cover less than half of urban areas, and the Dandora dumpsite in Nairobi has operated beyond capacity for decades. Desp...

Feb 20, 2026 5 min read
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Renewable Energy Investment in Kenya: Geothermal, Wind, and Solar Opportunities for Investors

Kenya generates over 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, making it one of the world's greenest power grids. With the world's seventh-largest geothermal production at Olkaria, Africa'...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Climate Change in Kenya: Droughts, Floods, and How the Country Is Adapting to a Warming World

Kenya is among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, experiencing intensifying droughts, devastating floods, and shifting agricultural patterns despite contributing negligibly to global ...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Kenya's Energy Sector: Geothermal Power, Renewable Energy Leadership, and the Path to Universal Electricity Access

Kenya has quietly become one of Africa's most impressive energy stories, generating over 90% of its electricity from renewable sources and achieving one of the fastest electrification rates on the con...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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How to Start a Charcoal Briquette Manufacturing Business in Kenya

Charcoal briquette manufacturing is a socially impactful and commercially viable business opportunity in Kenya, addressing the twin challenges of energy poverty and deforestation. By converting agricu...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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How to Start a Solar Energy Installation Business in Kenya

Kenya's solar energy market offers exceptional business opportunities driven by abundant sunshine, high electricity costs, and supportive government policies. From residential rooftop installations to...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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How to Start a Fuel Station Business in Kenya: Licensing, Costs, and EPRA Requirements

A fuel station is one of the most capital-intensive but potentially rewarding business investments in Kenya. With the country consuming over 5 billion liters of petroleum products annually, the fuel r...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Kenya Electricity Connection: How to Apply, Tariffs, and Prepaid vs Postpaid Meters

Electricity is essential for modern living and business operations in Kenya. Kenya Power and Lighting Company manages the distribution and retail of electricity to over 8 million customers nationwide....

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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