By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News At the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump stood before a hall of world leaders and declared climate change to be “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” He said it with certainty, and the statement landed in a room filled with presidents, diplomats,…
When experts, policymakers, and private sector leaders gathered for Kenya’s first-ever Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Innovation Summit, the message was unmissable: electronic waste is no longer a background issue. It is a defining challenge for a country where technology adoption is booming but systems for handling obsolete gadgets are lagging dangerously behind. The…
Synectics Technologies Limited, a visionary ESG-focused digital infrastructure company, in partnership with Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, proudly announces The Aeonian Project, a transformative initiative that positions Uganda at the forefront of Africa’s digital sovereignty. Located within the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant (Karuna-HPP) in Uganda, The Aeonian Project is a…
IFC has unveiled two key initiatives, the Gender-Based Violence Center of Expertise and the Respect@Work Program, to address gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in workplaces around the globe. These initiatives aim to create safer, more inclusive business environments, recognizing that eliminating GBVH is essential to advancing gender equality, improving business performance, and unlocking the full…
Nairobi, Kenya August 12, 2025 As the world commemorates International World Youth Day globally, Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation has strengthened its commitment to empowering young people with skills and tools to prepare them for the growing green jobs market. Through its foundation, the company has partnered with Kenya’s Ministry…
Nairobi, Kenya – 6th August 2025 – Global nutrition giant Kerry has launched a cocoa replacement solution that could help manufacturers cut cocoa use by up to 30% without losing the chocolate taste consumers expect. The product, named Cocoa Booster, was unveiled at the East Africa Bakery & Pastry Expo and Bakers Summit 2025 –…
By Jad Neaime, General Manager – Kerry Africa Food security remains one of Africa’s defining challenges and opportunities. Despite significant agricultural potential, Africa continues to face widespread undernourishment. In East Africa alone, nearly 64 million people are currently food insecure, according to the World Food Programme. Climate change, population growth, urbanization, and supply chain disruptions have…
A self-powered television, capable of running for an astonishing 60,000 days without being plugged in, charged, or connected to solar panels, is rewriting the future of technology. Developed by a team of Zimbabwean engineers in a humble workshop, this invention has left global experts in awe—and it’s already working. The TV looks like any other…
By: Alice Ngatia Alice is a Senior Marketing Executive & Sustainability Specialist with 18+ years of experience in helping brands WIN in the hearts & minds of customers. By Night, Alice is a Personal Branding Trainer and Consultant. The energy sector is responsible for approximately 73% of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from burning fossil…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revolutionizing Africa’s energy landscape, pledging to significantly boost investments and accelerate climate financing through its newly unveiled Mission 30 initiative. This bold declaration comes ahead of COP 30, signaling the bank’s determination to tackle the continent’s pressing energy challenges. Speaking at the 2025 Finance…
