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Decentralized Energy Systems: Vital solution for Off-Grid Communities
ACCESS Coalition held a side-event during the Africa Regional Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi. The topic was on ‘Examining Decentralized Energy Systems in Africa: Solutions for Off-Grid Communities’. The side-event featured
Civil Society Organizations Key in Advocating for Clean Energy Access
ACCESS Coalition in partnership with Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG) convened a Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Pre-Africa Climate Summit Workshop in Nairobi. The meeting was a precursor to the inaugural Africa Climate Summit and
Power Up Campaign on Clean Energy Access Launched
ACCESS Coalition joined in the launch of Power Up a Global Campaign by a network of civil society organizations. The campaign calls on the government to widen access to clean, affordable energy by considering nine
ACCESS Celebrates Women in Energy
We celebrated outstanding women in the clean energy sector during the Women History Month. Women comprise a third of the total workforce in the renewable energy sector. According to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the
Energy Sector Induction for County Governments in Kenya
In February this year, a four-day stakeholders’ workshop was held in Kenya. The purpose of the meeting was to train the National Energy Planning Committee that comprised of representatives from the national and county governments
AfDB Civil Society Organizations Engagements in West Africa
The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) held a CSOs engagement workshop with a representative from African Development Bank in February this year. The goal of the meeting was to create awareness on the ACCESS
Susan Onyango: Celebrating Women in Energy Access
Susan Onyango an expert in geothermal development and works for Ressources Geologiques pour le Développement Durable (Géo2D). She is also a member of ACCESS Coalition’s Coordination Group. What inspired you to work in the energy
Dr. Sabina A. Mensah: Celebrating Women in Energy Access
Dr. Sabina Anokye Mensah is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Anomena Ventures based in Ghana. She is the National Focal Person for Gender and Energy Network, Ghana. What inspired you to work in
Dr. Faith Wandera Odongo: Celebrating Women in Energy Access
Dr. Faith Wandera-Odongo serves as Deputy Director, Renewable Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya. She is also an award winner of Women in Energy Awards, East Africa, 2019. She holds a PhD