Four Golden Steps to Improving Education in Africa
BY HUMPHREY KARIUKI Context: One fifth of children aged 6 to 11 in Africa are out of school, increasing to a third for those aged 12-15, and over 60 per cent aged 15 and above. (UNESCO) Across Africa, 9 million girls under the age of 11 will never go to school at all, compared to […]
Why your company should have a class act
Business is in a unique position to build a better school system for Africa HUMPHREY KARIUKI Do rich countries have better schools? Brookings — one of America’s top think tanks, says they do. Perhaps so, in terms of resources. But do they have better-motivated pupils? That I question. I have met many young people from schools […]
Market Prospects Heating Up for Cryogenic Energy Storage
Highview Power, developer of a cryogenic energy storage system, in April selected MAN Energy Solutions to provide the liquid air energy storage (LAES) turbomachinery train for its 50-MW/250-MWh CRYOBattery facility that is under construction in Carrington Village, just outside Manchester in the UK, and slated to begin operations in 2022. The development marks a new, […]
A story to be read with the lights off
By Humphrey Kariuki Millions across Africa live without access to the grid. A businessman from Nairobi has a plan to change that, but first he wants you to turn off the lights. If it’s currently daytime where you are, please don’t read this. At least, not for now. Rather, if you can, take it home, […]
Highview Power to build 2GWh energy storage projects in Spain
The company is planning to develop up to seven CRYOBattery projects ranging from 50MW/300MWh. Read more: https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/highview-power-energy-storage-projects/
Humphrey Kariuki statement 9 April 2021
Kariuki calls for swift resolution of all cases. I note the Court’s ruling which allowed the DPP’s application to consolidate two cases (1333/19 and 1342/19) and ordered him to prepare and serve an amended and consolidated charge sheet by 13th April. I respect the Court’s decision. I hope that the consolidation does not impede the […]
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, partners launch Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary in Kenya
The Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, and other key stakeholders to launch the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary. Read more: https://africabusinesscommunities.com/news/mount-kenya-wildlife-conservancy-partners-launch-mawingu-mountain-bongo-sanctuary-in-kenya/
Humphrey Kariuki statement 9 February 2021
We are pleased with the decision by the court today to agree with our request to set firm dates for a hearing. We are pleased with the decision by the court today to agree with our request to set firm dates for a hearing in Case No. CR 1342 of 2019 which is now scheduled […]