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1 – 10 of 30The plan envisages a massive expansion of geothermal energy, through the sinking of 57 new wells across six major steam fields, which would make Kenya the world’s fourth-largest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286774
ISSN: 2633-304X
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With an installed capacity of 310 megawatts, LTWP is Africa’s largest operational wind farm. However, despite its potential, wind power remains a small part of East Africa’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286433
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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Such deals allow countries to restructure existing debt to free up finance for investment in ‘green’ projects. The strategy’s success will be closely watched by Kenya’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278938
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Cholera is expanding in developing countries where contaminated water is the primary source of infection. Damage or restricted access to water sanitation infrastructure due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279100
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National currencies have depreciated against the dollar, pushing central banks to act to restore price stability. Political instability has seriously dampened growth, and protests…
The AMP reflects a renewed focus among donors on ‘distributed energy resources’ (DERs) -- and solar in particular -- as a primary approach for meeting Africa’s energy needs.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276808
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A deal to build the USD1.73bn, 233-kilometre toll road connecting Nairobi with Naivasha, Nakuru and Mau Summit -- Africa’s largest road concession project -- was signed by Ruto’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276851
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Management of the locust plague affecting East Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250864
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Tensions among South Sudanese political elites.