Power Up is Africa's call for new global funding to bring green, affordable energy to those facing climate crisis.

Joined September 2022
Our powerhouse for this week is @PracticalAction From county energy planning and clean cooking to supporting women-led energy enterprises, Practical Action is helping make sustainable energy more accessible to underserved communities across Kenya. 🔗 tinyurl.com/49yv4z3d
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Exciting news! We're sponsoring the 2nd Biomass & Bioenergy Conference 2026. Let's drive Kenya’s clean-energy transition together through investment, advocacy, and action. Join us & register now 👇 lnkd.in/dkqbPkme #BiomassConference2026 #RenewableEnergyKE
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NEW REPORT: A JUST TRANSITION FOR ADAPTATION. This morning, Power Shift Africa has launched a groundbreaking new report examining a just transition for #adaptation and a framework that will guide how the subject is understood: as a matter of justice, power, and equity, rather than as a primarily technical response to #climate risks. This report makes a powerful case, arguing that the floods, droughts, heatwaves, and other climate impacts devastating African and Global South communities should not be treated as inevitable “loss and damage.” Instead, the extreme weather events are also the visible cost of adaptation that was promised, remains delayed and continues to be chronically underfunded. Thinking about “just transition” from an adaptation perspective is a significant shift because traditionally, #justtransition has been associated with moving away from #fossilfuels
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@ACCESSCSOs mourns a valued board member @kiolijohn champion and friend who contributed greatly to the growth of our Coalition. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives and friends. May his soul rest in peace...
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We are live @OSereni where today’s focus is on; Unlocking Investment for Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE): Driving Enterprise Growth, Rural Industrialization & Inclusive Economic Development. Stay tuned for insights from us. #cleanenergy #PURE
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🔋 The future of energy in East Africa is circular. Incredibly insightful presentation by Aceli Africa on bringing reliable, affordable, and sustainable lithium-ion battery technology to the region. Proud to be part of the conversation at #PowerUp! 🌍🌱
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“We need to co create from the get go with CSOs, government and other business enterprises in regards to the projects in the clean energy sector this makes it easy for financial institutions to take up such projects instead of working in silos”. @Coopbankenya
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Millie Maina from @OCA_Africa reminded is that energy is an enabler of economic and social outcomes. 🇰🇪 With Kenya achieving 79% electricity access, the focus officially shifts from connectivity to productive utilization across healthcare, agriculture, and education. #PowerUp
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Good morning from @OSereni ! ☀️where we are live, hosting the PURE Investment Roundtable to unlock capital for clean energy, drive rural enterprise growth, and accelerate Kenya's transition. ⚡🌱 Follow along for key insights & live updates! #PowerUpKenya #CleanEnergy
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Environmental defender James Odhiambo Lawi from Siaya is facing trumped up terrorism charges simply for opposing the proposed Siaya Nuclear Power Plant. Although the Court granted him bond subject to a KES 180,000 surety posted by family or friends, his sureties are unable to satisfy this condition. Mr. Lawi remains remanded at Siaya Prisons, where his health is rapidly deteriorating as a direct result of the continuous denial of necessary and regular medical care. Defenders Coalition is concerned that punitive bond terms are turning pre-trial liberty into punishment. Peaceful community action is a constitutional right, not a crime. Read more defenderscoalition.org/press…
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Excited to be hosting this side event at #COP30 in Brazil. If attending kindly join us for this very insightful discussions @PowerUpEveryone @KCCWG #belem #energyaccess @kiolijohn @Modester_Lynn @BrianMisiati
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Join me and other great speakers for this webinar which promises to be very informative. 🗓️: 2nd Oct 2025 ⏰: 2:30-4:00 pm EAT. Register to attend the webinar: tinyurl.com/avr2952v @BrianMisiati @SEAAKenya @ACCESSCSOs @PowerUpEveryone @Verstcarbon @MicroSave #energyaccess
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On 2nd October 2025, MSC will host a webinar on “#Financingclimateaction: the emerging role of microfinance institutions and SACCOs in carbon markets”. Register tinyurl.com/avr2952v to learn how #inclusivefinance can unlock carbon markets & build resilience. Don’t miss it!
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Today, ACCESS joined peers to review: “County Energy Plans’ Prioritization of Clean Cooking & Biodigesters.” -21K+ Kenyans die yearly from toxic cooking smoke. “Communities must shape energy planning.” – @Patricia Mbogo 🔗 access-coalition.org #CleanCooking #JustTransition
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Not used your tax-free allowance yet? All investment bonds offered by Energise Africa can be held within an Innovative Finance #ISA for potential tax-free returns. buff.ly/3HcYyFm Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.
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🚨 Don't miss the #EnergyCatalyst webinar on 18 April 13.00BST launching a report on innovation in mini-grid development authored by @Energy4Impact. 👉bit.ly/3IOm4te Expect to hear sharp insights from #ESMAP, @steamaco, @Powerhive, @Gommyr_Power & Energy Action Partners.
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The Zambia DRE Days will convene experts and stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for investment in Zambia’s distributed renewable energy (DRE) sector. 📅 11-12 April, 2024 📍InterContinental Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia Register here 👉 shorturl.at/xEGRS
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📢 VACANCY: We're hiring! We're looking for a #CommunicationsSpecialist to assist with managing the outreach & internal + external communications strategy for Power Africa in Washington, D.C. ❗️ APPLY NOW: ow.ly/ykY550QWlzu 💡 About Power Africa: ow.ly/qUI150QWlzt
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WEBINAR | Data-Driven Electrification in Africa with the @IEA Join us for an update on the state of #EnergyAccess in Africa and the launch of digital tools that will help #EnergyPlanners to make data-informed decisions on 3/26 at 15:00 CET. ⚫ REGISTER: ow.ly/HLev50QXlUM
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Save the Date for #GOGSFE24! Engage in discussions on industry issues, witness disruptive technologies, and unlock catalytic partnerships. 📅 Oct 8-10 2024 📍 Nairobi, Kenya Get your ticket: ⬇️ shorturl.at/ahyDY
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