International Renewable Energy Agency Stories

Domestic capital gains momentum as sub-Saharan Africa accelerates energy transition financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 18, 2025

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

Quad initiative seeks immediate humanitarian truce, political process to rescue Sudan from collapse
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Cloudflare outage sparks global internet chaos as major websites affected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Millions of users worldwide face service disruptions as the major Cloudflare outage leaves websites and online platforms offline for hours.

AFA to digitise all fibre import permits by January 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The move comes after the government, through Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, re...

Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

This year’s gathering will highlight the progress made, the persistent challenges, and the crucial importance of women's leadership in governance, cul...

South Sudan on high alert as Marburg outbreak emerges across border in Ethiopia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

According to the Africa CDC, nine cases had been reported by November 14, with clinical samples tested by official government laboratories confirming...

Kenyans to have their say on Bill granting controversial diplomatic protections
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

By opening public participation on the new amendment, Kenya appears to be seeking to restore confidence in a process that has come under increasing sc...

Turkana stakeholders urge reforms to fisheries Bill to protect local fishers and blue economy
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the re...

Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024, has been living in exile in India, which has declined requests to extradite her.

I feared for my life due to planned attacks: Gachagua on why he skipped Raila’s State funeral
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Gachagua alleged that certain individuals within the government had previously planned to assassinate him, adding that earlier attempts on his life ha...

Eastleigh residents decry ongoing water shortages, demand immediate action from Nairobi Water Company
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2025

The association said the situation has disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, and called for immediate action to restore supply.

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Senators call for real-time CCTV monitoring in all cells to curb police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over reports of police brutality, harassment and unexplained deaths in custody.

Ruto targets faster healthcare access with KEMSA direct medicine deliveries to hospitals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and...

Murang’a Seal shock AFC Leopards with goalless draw in FKF Premier League
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

The draw leaves AFC Leopards missing the chance to climb into the top positions, though the point keeps them within reach of the leading pack.

Garissa human rights activists demand justice for student allegedly raped and killed by guardian
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

Safiya Abdi Bilal, a promising learner who recently completed her KJSEA exams, leaves a community in grief as police investigate the shocking incident...

Sh39 billion organic city breaks ground in Tana River as residents eye new era of prosperity
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

The project, which blends sustainable housing, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, is expected to reshape the economic and social landscape...

FKF Premier League: AFC Leopards, Kenya Police target redemption as Tusker, Murang’a Seal eye ascent
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

AFC Leopards and defending champions Kenya Police step onto the pitch seeking to rebound from recent setbacks, while Murang’a Seal and Tusker eye valu...

Parliament flags exclusion of teen mothers, prisoners from SHA coverage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to...

Mathare United stun Kakamega Homeboyz as Bandari upset Sofapaka
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

In the 53rd minute, John Nyawir drove down the left flank and whipped in a dangerous cross that Kakamega Homeboyz defender Eugene Okoth inadvertently...

Police Bullets extend perfect start as Gideon Starlets celebrate first-ever WPL victory
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Police continued to dictate proceedings even after the break. Second-half substitute Rebecca Okwaro made it 3–0 in the 72nd minute, and Medina Abubaka...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

Mathare United host Kakamega Homeboyz as week eight fixtures kick off
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

The day’s headline match sees 2008 champions Mathare United host a strong Kakamega Homeboyz side at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

MPs pledge support for Naivasha fishing community amid pollution, oversight concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to a statement shared by Parliament, the community will receive two designated fish landing sites, a cold storage unit, market stalls, and a...

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agricultural products
New Times  |  Nov 15, 2025

The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa.

Zambia pledges support for removal of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's gratitude to Zambia for its stance and consistent calls against the illegal sanctions.

Kenya Power fast‑tracks talks with 54 producers after Parliament lifts freeze on PPAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The move to resume talks comes as Kenya faces tighter local supply and increased reliance on electricity imports from Ethiopia and Uganda.

Sudan's army chief says "no truce" with paramilitary forces
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Al-Burhan stressed that the Sudanese people will not accept the RSF or its supporters, calling on the international community to "collect the weapons...

Postpartum haemorrhage: How Kenya’s Roaming Blood Bank initiative is saving mothers' lives
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the deadliest complications of childbirth, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Globally...

Kenya secures Sh167.9 billion to expand affordable housing, low‑cost mortgages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost...

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