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Our founder, Abdilahi Nuh (Abdul), will be evaluating startups in the Fintech and ClimaTech tracks – two sectors that hold immense power to transform our continent. At Presto Innovations, we build high-integrity carbon removal solutions with smallholder farmers. We turn invasive species into biochar, restore degraded land, and create verifiable carbon credits. 🌱 Learn more about our work:👉 https://prestoinnovations.co.ke To…

A huge thank you to the organizers for the invitation. It was a privilege to evaluate such high-impact solutions and connect with the minds shaping Africa’s sustainable future. I was truly impressed by the founders’ vision and the technical depth of the pitches. A big shoutout to the amazing startups I had the privilege of…

One of the most overlooked steps in biochar production from Prosopis juliflora is 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Freshly harvested Prosopis from 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 typically has a moisture content of around 𝟰𝟬%. If this biomass is fed directly into a kiln at that level, a significant amount of energy is wasted evaporating water instead of driving effective…

Conventional rice fields in India 🇮🇳 are among the largest agricultural contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—often releasing several tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (tCO₂e) per hectare every year. Methane emissions from continuously flooded rice paddies pose a major challenge for climate mitigation across Asia’s agricultural landscapes. During a recent visit to ICRISAT Headquarters in Hyderabad, India, Presto…

Presto Innovations was honored to present at the Kenya National Carbon Markets Expo, showcasing our Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approach that converts invasive Prosopis juliflora into durable biochar and verified carbon credits. This milestone highlights our commitment to measurable, nature-based carbon removal that empowers communities, restores soils, and strengthens Kenya’s green economy.Thanks to @climate_ark and…

Presto Innovations 𝘾𝙀𝙊, Abdilahi Nuh, joined a high-level conversation on Africa’s climate finance gap — where it was revealed that the continent needs US$2.6–2.8 trillion by 2030 (about US$277 billion each year) to achieve its NDCs. Traditional development finance alone can’t close that gap. That’s why policy makers, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), carbon project developers,…

First day of ACS2 in Addis. 🇪🇹 kicked off with real momentum. After the plenary, I had the privilege of starting my morning by speaking on a panel: “The Future of Net Zero Aligned Carbon Markets: A Pathway to Prosperity.” A big thank you to Dr Injy Johnstone and the Smith School of Enterprise and…

Day 2 of ACS2 in Addis was another powerful exchange of ideas. I had the opportunity to speak on: “Enhancing Resilience of Pastoralist Communities under Fragile Contexts: Transforming Invasive Species into Scalable Nature-Based Solutions in the Horn of Africa.” A special thank you to CARE EthiopiaCARE International and Sintayehu Tadesse Program Manager for the Prosopis Innovation Project in Afar…

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 held on May 19–20, 2025, in Nairobi, brought together key players from government, finance, and climate sectors to shape the country’s role in global carbon markets. The event spotlighted the potential of carbon finance to drive progress on Kenya’s energy, climate, and economic goals especially through expanding access to clean cooking…