Powering Green Growth: How KCIC Accelerates Climate Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

In the first part of this two-part series, we speak with Ernest Chitechi about the crucial role of the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) in shaping the climate change financing landscape.

KCIC stands as a leading incubator and accelerator in Africa, part of a global network dedicated to catalysing climate entrepreneurship. The centre strategically identifies and supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with climate-smart solutions across diverse sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, water, waste management, and commercial forestry.

The Centre support extends to businesses at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those requiring growth capital, and includes crucial capacity-building initiatives.

Mr. Chitechi reflects on the achievements of KCIC over the past  ...