Kenya Climate Innovation Center

A united Africa negotiates better.

On the latest episode of Sustainably Speaking-Africa, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli delivers a masterclass in what African economic unity could actually look like in practice. But she doesn't just lay out the vision. She puts the challenge squarely on us: are we ready to use that voice?

It starts with the conversation. Watch here: https://youtu.be/ml1tnzdrlz8?si=md7_vFS2BwNm4OTh or listen in on your preferred podcast streaming platforms.
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DREEM Hub Programme Update!
Following the successful establishment of two solar demonstration farms under Cohort 1: a dairy demonstration farm in Laikipia County and a horticulture demonstration farm in Kitui County, the , implemented by Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) with support from the Mott Foundation, is now expanding from 4 to 11 counties across Kenya.

The results from Cohort 1 demonstrate the tangible impact of this work. The Laikipia demonstration farm, set up at Solio Ranch Dairy Cooperative, has reduced the cooperative's electricity consumption by 97%, bringing monthly power bills down from KES 25,000–30,000 to just KES 1,000. This has enabled more efficient cooling, reduced spoilage, and addressed longstanding challenges of unreliable power and high post-harvest losses.

Building on this progress, the programme will officially onboard Cohort 2 on Thursday, 4th June 2026, welcoming 26 dairy and horticulture cooperatives across Meru, Baringo, Nyeri, Murang'a, Machakos, Tharaka Nithi, Narok, Taita Taveta, Bomet, Nakuru, and Makueni counties. Participating cooperatives will receive technical assistance, energy assessments, access to financing, and capacity building, among other support, with the programme targeting up to 5,000 farmers over a three-year period.

The onboarding event will bring together cooperatives, county governments, development partners, financiers, and renewable energy solution providers to strengthen collaboration and unlock greater access to clean energy solutions for agriculture.

From hiring pickups for every transport need to owning a van that is driving growth. This is one of many milestones in the growth journey of Ecoloop Solutions Africa Ltd.

EcoLoop is a circular economy enterprise turning organic waste into valuable resources through products like the AeroBin 400, a composting unit that breaks down organic waste into compost with no odours and no manual turning required.

With support from KCIC's hashtag , which advances sustainable waste solutions across Kenya, they've just added a key piece of infrastructure: a delivery van capable of transporting up to four AeroBin 400 units at a time. The difference is real.

"The van can comfortably carry four AeroBin 400 units, which is a significant improvement for our logistics. Previously, we would hire a pickup truck at KSh 8,000 to KSh 10,000 per delivery within Naironi, and we'd still had to travel separately, adding fuel and transport costs. Now, the products and the team travel together. It's more efficient and far more cost-effective," shared Ecoloop founder Parivartan Sharma

The van also opens new doors. EcoLoop can now reach customers beyond Nairobi, run live product demonstrations, and provide hands-on after-sales support, all on their own terms.
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From agricultural waste to climate-smart fertilizer, Victoria Agrotech Limited is transforming how smallholder farmers restore soil health sustainably.
Founded in 2018, the enterprise is converting rice husks and crop residues that would otherwise be discarded or burned into organic biofertilizer that improves soil fertility, boosts crop productivity, and reduces dependence on chemical inputs.

Before joining KCIC’s , the company faced production challenges due to manual processing systems and limited production capacity. With support to acquire key equipment, including a rice husk carbonator machine and shredder, alongside improved packaging and strengthened access to raw materials, Victoria Agrotech significantly improved its efficiency and scaled production to meet growing farmer demand.

Today, the enterprise directly reaches over 20,000 smallholder farmers with sustainable soil improvement solutions. Beyond the environmental impact, Victoria Agrotech has also created inclusive job opportunities for women and youth involved in production and distribution activities.

Read the full story:https://www.kenyacic.org/news/turning-agricultural-waste-into-sustainable-fertilizer
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