What Koko’s closure in Kenya means for low-income homes

Koko’s investors include the Microsoft Innovation Fund, Mirova and Rand Merchant Bank.

Photo credit: Pool

Koko Networks, a clean energy startup, has folded operations in the Kenyan market due to financial woes exacerbated by the failure to secure a permit to sell carbon credits in the lucrative markets abroad.

The exit, which ends an 11-year stint in Kenya, has triggered a spat with the Treasury and taxpayers now set to foot a Sh21 billion penalty for breach of contract unless the government proves that it did not breach contractual agreements made with Koko.

PAYE Tax Calculator

Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.