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Press release 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch List Highlights Promising Early-Stage Companies in Global Cleantech Innovation Victor Ndiege the CEO, Kenya
At Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), we are committed to driving sustainable market transformation through impact-driven investments. Our mission is to invest
Kenya Climate Ventures invests in Nazava Water Filters Limited to Advance Access to Safe Drinking Water –
Kenya Climate Ventures and Taimba Limited Forge Transformative Investment Partnership in AgriTech – Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a pioneering
Kenya Climate Ventures has signed a refinancing agreement with Acacia Innovations Limited. The funding aims to scale the production and distribution
Victor Ndiege of Kenya Climate Ventures announced as one of the 2022 Meaningful Business 100. The leading award in the profit
Kenya Climate Ventures has given Shammah Rown Group a loan investment to help the company set up a tissue culture laboratory
Sunken Limited , Rafode Limited and Hydroponics Africa Limited are among the overall winners of the just concluded Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge
Macadamia farming is a sunrise industry. It holds much promise for farmers, the economy and consumers alike, particularly as the market
The use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides would possibly increase yields. Still, these inputs are out of reach to many small-scale
Botanic Treasures is a health and wellness company dealing with the value addition of speciality foods. The production and processing of
Sunken Limited is a medium-sized enterprise working in the renewable energy sector in Kenya. They fabricate energy efficient cook stoves in
HornAfrik Gums Limited utilizes untapped resources to provide alternate livelihood opportunities to local pastoralists. The company collects gums and resin in
Sustainable farming has become the frontier of the growing agricultural sector by promoting innovative resources and technologies in farm activities. Hydroponics
On Thursday 14th October 2021, Kenya joined the world in marking The International E-Waste day which involved a call to all
When it is lunchtime in most schools in Kenya, heavy smoke fills the air. Cooks who report for duty at 5AM
The sustainable investment market is still in its adolescence stage – and it is going through a growth spurt. While it
A new industry report suggests that COVID-19 has only deepened the pressure to invest sustainably for institutional players. Schroders’ latest look
We all know there is a climate emergency. What is less well known is the significant impact it has on water
It is no surprise that Kenya Climate Ventures, KCV, an impact investor in Kenya, has opened a window of investment for
On Monday, 19th July 2021, Kenya Climate Ventures, led by CEO Victor Ndiege, signed an investment agreement with a Kenyan, non-deposit
Kenya Climate Ventures, KCV, an impact investment management company that seeks to accelerate access to climate smart solutions by providing tailored
The private sector is the largest energy user and greenhouse gas producer and will play a vital role in mitigation. The
When you think about environmental sustainability in business, three types of groups come to mind. The first group being the one
Kenya Climate Ventures, KCV, an independent financial organization in Kenya, has made a financial investment in Meru Highlands Dairy, the second
When you think of the amount of effort and money put into outer space exploration, you might question the actual benefit
With energy generated from renewable sources predicted to be among the significant fuel sources in the coming decade, a company in
In recent years, the complex set of interdependencies among water, energy and food systems – or what is commonly termed the
As the world celebrated Earth Week this year, Kenya found itself at a pivotal moment in an effort to achieve its
Kenya’s food system is in the throes of a climate crisis. From massive outbreaks of desert locusts that can eat as
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recognizes energy, food and water as essentials for human well-being, sustainable development
While the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our personal and business lives upside down, we cannot ignore the silver linings that have
The growing concern for the environment, climate change and its destructive consequences, combined with advancements in technology, have led to the
For a long time, banks and private sectors have resisted acknowledging their harmful climate impact but preferred focusing almost entirely on
When nutritionist and entrepreneur, Elizabeth Mwenda, reflects on the growth of Botanic Treasures, a health and wellness company dealing with value
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) has invested in an agribusiness startup company, Agriflora Solutions, to help the company accelerate the transition to
Small scale enterprises are one of the key drivers of economic growth vital to most economies. They contribute to the Gross
Although there is an urgent need for innovation and investment on large scale to help sustain the economic growth of the
For a very long-time agriculture has depended on disruptive innovations to make big strides. Today, innovators continue to innovate more technologies
Over the past years, the agricultural sector has been evolving tremendously in regards to increased automation, increased productivity rates, as well
On Monday, 15th February 2020, Kenya Climate Ventures led by CEO Victor Ndiege signed financial agreements with Bungoma-based company Onja Uone Limited
Agriculture contributes to 14% of global (greenhouse gas) emissions making it a crucial sector that needs to urgently adopt sustainable, resilient
Over two billion people worldwide live in countries where development outcomes are derailed by fragility, conflict, and violence. According to the
Recent and reoccurring deadly weather phenomenon in East Africa, such as Cyclone Idai, and several other pre-existing factors are fueling a
There is a critical role investors play in alleviating human suffering, improving the resilience of communities worldwide and by doing so
In 2020, the World Economic Forum ranked climate change as the biggest threat to sustainable development. Therefore, to achieve climate goals,
Given the relationship between water security and economic growth, it is safe to say that investments in the water sector are
The staying power of a business has always been attributed to its financing structure, its management, and the kind of assistance
There are increased calls for companies and corporate organizations to invest more in the renewable energy sector. Renewable power has proven
Sistema.bio is doing well compared to 60 Decibels Agriculture impact benchmarks. The biodigester company has an opportunity to increase inclusivity, and
The Kenyan market currently has a huge demand for biogas. Sistema Bio is keen on filling the biogas gap in the
In Africa, a combination of high energy costs and falling solar PV module prices is accelerating sales of solar directly to
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a Kenyan based impact investor, has signed a convertible note investment agreement with Vuma Biofuels in order
Patrick Watene, the Co-founder of Adarsh Polymers is appreciative after Kenya Climate Innovation Center supported him with Early-Stage Financing (ESF) to
While global investment is expected to fall sharply this year as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, impact investment – the
Endemic to the coastal region of Kenya, in no way is Moringa a new plant. It has been commonly eaten around
Mace foods, a large scale producer of dehydrated spices, herbs, vegetables and chillies based in Eldoret-Kenya is in the value-added market
Most startups and small enterprises in Kenya find it difficult accessing flexible financing, tailored to the cash-flow nature of their businesses.
As a member of the management team, the Enterprise Development Manager will contribute to the overall vision and direction of KCV
Looking at the climate change space generally, the sector by nature is new. A lot of the things in the sector
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a World Bank Fund, just concluded an investment round in Sistema.bio to deliver sustainable renewable energy and
More often than not, the elderly group in the African Society is characterised with dependence and involvement of caregivers.
As a member of the management team, the Enterprise Development Manager will contribute to the overall vision and direction of KCV
On the 6th of July 2017 Christian Aid and other like-minded partners including Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) held a national
One of the prominent differences between the US president and his Democratic counterpart during the elections campaign was on issues of
One of the prominent differences between the US president and his Democratic counterpart during the elections campaign was on issues of
One of the prominent differences between the US president and his Democratic counterpart during the elections campaign was on issues of
