Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)

For a decade, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has led efforts to expand renewable energy access across Africa. Their Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (#DREEM) is paving the way for change by connecting stakeholders, especially in the agriculture sector, across East Africa. This model amplifies the Productive Use of Solar Energy (#PUSE) in remote communities, integrating sectors like aquaculture, dairy, and horticulture to fuel innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. Discover how #DREEM is connecting diverse partners across the region to create market-ready solutions, support inclusive development, and foster sustainability in hard-to-reach communities. Take a look 👇 #AgriSolar #DREEMPartnerMeeting #AgriSolarProgram

The Latitude59 Pitch Competition in #Kenya 2024🔥📷 Do YOU have what it takes to make it to the finals and pitch in front of 2000 people from the international tech and startup scene? Find out more & Apply at http://latitude59.ee/kenya #bebold #buildtheworldyouwant #globalvillage #latitude59

The Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Kenya 2024 is here! Do you have what it takes to make it to the finals and pitch in front of 2000 people from the international tech and startup scene? Seize the chance to compete for a share of the prize pool, gain the publicity, the mentorship, and maybe even be flown over to Estonia in 2025 for a chance to compete for a syndicate of up to €1,000,000! #Latitude59xKenya For more info and applications: http://latitude59.ee/kenya #globalvillage #bebold #buildtheworldyouwant #Latitude59

On this day as Kenya marks Mashujaa Day, we celebrate all the heroic Kenyans who live up to the green on our flag by taking bold action to protect our environment. 🌍💚 We honor the climate champions who continue to innovate and lead the fight against climate change. These are our modern-day heroes, addressing the greatest challenge of our time. To the bold entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders safeguarding our natural resources and building a greener, more resilient Kenya, nyinyi ni watu wa nguvu👊🏾👊🏾 You are the true Mashujaa! #MashujaaDay #ClimateHeroes

It was truly energizing to connect with our partners in Kampala yesterday under the Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) program. Together, we reflected on our journeys, shared lessons, and discussed the collaborative steps needed to drive sustainable progress in the renewable energy sector across East Africa. Funded by the Mott Foundation, DREEM is leading the charge in integrating solar energy solutions into key agricultural value chains, reaching last-mile communities and transforming lives. The program adopts an ecosystem approach, emphasizing the critical role that partnership and collaboration must play in tackling our shared challenges. I was also honored to engage with Neal Hegarty, Vice President of Programs at the Mott Foundation, and my good friend Robert Ddamulira, Ph.D., who has been instrumental in shaping our journey within the clean energy space at Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC). Many thanks to The Innovation Village for hosting us and fostering such a vibrant exchange of ideas and vision. Felix Mwaki Heifer International Saumu Ismail, MIET Tobias Belle, MPRSK IMED Foundation #Partnership #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy

The #DREEM partner meeting is underway! We are honored to host Neal Hegarty, Vice President of Programs at Mott Foundation, along with our esteemed partners, including Heifer International, Ashoka, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), the WWF, EED Advisory, and Africa Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). Today's discussions will focus on the critical role of partnerships and ecosystem collaboration in leveraging the DREEM model to build a resilient ecosystem that accelerates the Productive Use of Solar Energy (#PUSE) within the agriculture sector. By bringing together diverse expertise, we aim to address the challenges facing smallholder farmers, improve access to sustainable energy solutions, and create pathways for inclusive growth. The collaborative effort of these partners is key to scaling impact and driving systemic change, ensuring that solar technologies are not only accessible but also effective in transforming agricultural practices beyond East Africa. #AgriSolarProgram  #DREEMHub 

Are you up to date with the latest news and information about #KCIC. From supporting green startups to our recent media features, we’re proud to be at the forefront of sustainable development. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dwpwrbZt

An update to all AgriBiz clients, stakeholders and partners on the AgriBiz Programme. https://lnkd.in/gwygjV_s

🇰🇪 Big thanks to Joseph Murabula, CEO and his colleagues Ernest Chitechi, Corporate Services Manager, and Stephen Mulili, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) for stopping by WDI’s offices last week. ✈️ As an incubator and accelerator KCIC offers capacity building and financing options to small and medium-sized enterprises addressing the challenges of climate change. These businesses focus on renewable energy, agriculture, waste management, commercial forestry and water. Learn more about how our Performance Measurement and Improvement team is partnering with KCIC to measure impact, both for the businesses and the communities in which they operate for their Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition program, or SWIFT. 👉 https://bit.ly/3N05HMx IKEA Foundation, Heather Esper, Yaquta Fatehi #MERL #KENYA #SMEs #ClimateChange #PMI #SustainableWaste #RenewableEnergy #WasteManagement

"When we gather in the moonlit village ground, it is not because of the moon—each of us can see it from our own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so." These timeless words by Chinua Achebe perfectly captured the spirit of last night’s gathering. On the sidelines of #GOGLA2024, we had the distinct privilege of hosting an informal but impactful meeting of minds in Nairobi. Initiated by The DOEN Foundation, Mott Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Good Energies Foundation, the session brought together key implementing partners to network, exchange ideas, and chart sustainable pathways for the future. At Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), we are more committed than ever to fostering an ecosystem-based approach to climate entrepreneurship across the region. Our discussions reinforced that partnerships, collaboration, and open knowledge sharing are critical to overcoming the barriers that have historically slowed our progress. The climate crisis is too vast and too urgent to tackle in isolation. To create a continent where sustainable enterprises and climate-resilient communities are the standard, not the exception, we must break away from the siloed approaches of the past. A special thank you to Robert Ddamulira, Ph.D., Maarten Derksen, Jolanda van Ginkel, and Stephanie Jones for your leadership, partnership, and for making this gathering possible. Together, we can pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable Africa. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Partnerships #Innovation #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy