2025 Annual Progress Report
A defining feature of this year has been our continued shift toward research that is closely engaged with policy and practice. From our work on electricity access in informal settlements
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Nuvoni 2024 Annual Report
This year reaffirmed the importance of focusing on issues central to our region: energy transitions, urban development, agrifood systems and technology management. Across all these domains, our themes of resilience,
CIRCULAR COMMUNITIES AS A DRIVER FOR NAIROBI’S RIVER REGENERATION: An Urgent call for Climate Adaptability through Multiple Value Creation
This report provides a clear and accessible overview of the multi-stakeholder workshop that was held on 28th of March 2025 in Nairobi. The workshop was organized by Nuvoni Centre for
Mini-Grid Sustainability Framework and Its Application to Selected Mini-Grids in Kenya
This paper presents an indicator-based framework for the sustainability analysis of mini-grids and applies this to a selection of mini-grids in Kenya. Although various frameworks exist, they have been criticised
Are Minigrids Socially Inclusive? A Literature Review
This study explores the potential of mini grids as tools for inclusive innovation to address energy poverty in the Global South. We adopt the concept of inclusive innovation—which emphasizes the
Community vitality and frugal practices in informal settlements in Nairobi: Towards a typology
Community vitality and frugal practices in informal settlements in Nairobi: Towards a typology Posted by Nuvoni Post Date Comments No Comments While community vitality is of increasing
