Tag: energy access
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Koko Networks Collapses in Kenya: Implications for Clean Energy and Jobs
Overview: A High-Profile Exit Shocks Kenya’s Clean Energy Scene Koko Networks, once one of Kenya’s most talked-about clean energy startups, abruptly halted its Kenyan operations. The shutdown leaves more than 700 employees without work and disrupts clean cooking for hundreds of thousands of households that relied on ethanol-based solutions. The collapse underscores the fragility of…
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Dodoma RC: Rural electrification to curb youth migration
Electricity as a Catalyst for Rural Renewal in Dodoma The Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Ms. Rosemary Senyamule, has framed the expansion of electricity access as more than just wiring homes. The nationwide project to electrify 9,009 hamlets is touted as a strategic move to curb youth migration from rural areas to cities in search of opportunity…
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Rural Electrification Aims to Curb Youth Migration in Dodoma Region
Dodoma’s Electrification Drive Gains Momentum The Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Ms. Rosemary Senyamule, has underscored a bold rural electrification initiative aimed at curbing youth migration from rural communities to urban centers. As Tanzania implements a nationwide project to supply electricity to 9,009 hamlets, the Dodoma region is positioning itself as a model for how reliable energy…
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Dodoma RC Champions Rural Electrification to Curb Youth Migration
Overview: Electrifying Rural Hamlets to Stabilize Communities In Dodoma, the regional leadership is placing rural electrification at the center of a broader strategy to curb youth migration from villages to cities. The initiative targets the electrification of 9,009 rural hamlets, a bold national project designed to extend reliable power, support small businesses, and improve living…
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Somalia Bets on Solar and Wind as Power Demand Grows
Headline: A Step Toward Energy Independence Somalia is turning to renewable energy to meet a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven by population growth, urbanization, and renewed economic activity. After years of conflict and infrastructure challenges, the country is prioritizing solar and wind projects to expand access, reduce fuel imports, and improve resilience. This shift…
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Tanzania Sees 6.9% Jump in Clean Energy Users, Driven by Public-Private Funds
Overview: A Positive Uptick in Clean Energy Adoption Tanzania has reported a notable 6.9% increase in the number of households and small businesses using clean energy for cooking. The upsurge signals progress toward safer, more affordable energy options that reduce indoor air pollution and reliance on traditional biomass. The expansion is driven by a coordinated…
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Tanzania Sees 6.9% Rise in Clean Energy Users, Signaling Momentum in Cooking Energy Shift
Overview: A Positive Trend in Tanzania’s Cooking Energy Transition Tanzania has recorded a notable 6.9 percent increase in the number of clean energy users, underscoring a growing shift toward safer, more affordable cooking solutions. This momentum reflects a coordinated effort that blends government backing, private sector involvement, and support from development partners. As households adopt…
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Determinants of Solar Access in Ethiopia: Urban vs Rural
Introduction Solar energy holds promise for accelerating Ethiopia’s climate resilience and development goals. Yet access to modern, affordable solar power varies dramatically between urban centers and rural communities. Understanding the determinants that enable or impede solar energy adoption is essential for policies that promote equitable transitions away from fossil fuels and toward reliable, clean electricity…
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All On Impact Report 2025: Nigeria Sees Major Energy Gains Across the Nation
Overview: A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Energy Landscape The All On Impact Evaluation Report 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector. It details how strategic investments and targeted programs have reshaped access to power, accelerated the deployment of renewable energy solutions, and improved livelihoods for more than one million people across the country.…
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All On Impact Report 2025: Nigeria’s Energy Leap and People-Powered Gains
Overview: A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Energy Landscape The All On Impact Evaluation Report 2025 presents a concise, data-driven view of how the organization’s investments are reshaping Nigeria’s energy sector. By funding and accelerating off-grid and mini-grid projects, All On has helped unlock reliable electricity for communities that were previously underserved, while stimulating local economies…