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December 2020 Newsletter – Happy Holidays!
What an extraordinary year this has been. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we advocate for energy access, with virtual meetings forming the bulk of our engagements with members and key stakeholders. This has
Decentralized Renewable Energy can make electricity affordable in Kenya
As Kenya’s electricity distributor, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), proposes a hike in electricity prices, more affordable pro-poor electricity access options should be considered and prioritized to enhance energy access in the country.
SYND is the ACCESS Coalition Regional Node for West Africa
We are pleased to announce that the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) is now the ACCESS Regional Node for West Africa!! Congratulations SYND! SYND is the ACCESS Regional Node for West Africa
Kenya launches its Bioenergy Strategy
On 18 November 2020, Kenya’s Ministry of Energy launched the Bioenergy Strategy (2020-2027) whose overarching objective is sustainable production and consumption of bioenergy for all bioenergy users. The Strategy places Kenya firmly on track towards
ACCESS Statement for AfDB Annual meeting 2020
Civil society recommendations to the AfDB on support for an inclusive sustainable energy transition to build a just Green Recovery. Based on our experience as practitioners and researchers, we offer the following recommendations to the
World Bank must ensure new Africa energy strategy is inclusive and pro-poor
Guest comment from Jacqueline Kimeu of ACCESS Coalition in the new Observer Summer 2020 Publication by Bretton Woods Project on the Bank's new Africa energy strategy that offers it an important chance to mainstream achieving
Access Coalition Webinar Series
During the last past months, the ACCESS Coalition found out the need to start mobilizing best practices and sharing relevant knowledge among the ACCESS members. For this, the ACCESS learning group (composed by Practical
Kenya: Proposed Bill Threatens To Erode Gains in Clean Cooking Sector
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2020 proposes an introduction to VAT on items previously exempted under concessions accorded by the Cabinet Secretary. Particularly, the Bill introduces a VAT of 14% to clean cooking and solar products. The move could see Kenyan
Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK) Launch Sector Study
Submission by ACCESS member CCAK (Clean Cooking Association of Kenya). Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK) is a private, non-profit, business membership organization that represents the interest of clean cooking stakeholders by advocating for an