Stanbic Bank Uganda has urged educational institutions to adopt renewable energy solutions to help lower operational costs and enhance sustainability in the long term. This initiative aims to promote clean energy usage within the education sector across Uganda.

Kenya has introduced a KES 64.8 billion bond aimed at promoting sustainable development by tying it to environmental and social goals, such as forest conservation and improved electricity access. This financing initiative reflects the country's efforts to integrate economic growth with climate action and social progress, utilizing a sustainability-linked financing structure.

Kenya Power has invested Ksh 765 million in two new electricity substations aimed at improving the quality and reliability of power supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties. According to the utility firm, the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County, which is nearing completion, is being constructed at a cost of Ksh 455 million and will serve customers in the coastal region once operational.

The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.

Parents in Kenya preparing to enrol their children in senior schools next year will face varying costs depending on the school category, according to The Kenya Times. Annual parental contributions will range from zero in some institutions to KSh 53,554 in others, covering C1, C2, C3 and C4 school categories. The fees form part of the government's approved senior school funding framework under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, which determines how much families must pay based on school placement.

A school in Busia County, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026, ranking among the top 10 institutions globally. This recognition highlights Kenya's achievements in education excellence.