The World Bank and Ethiopia have signed loan agreements totalling $1.72 billion to enhance electricity and…
Category: East Africa
China Invites Uganda for Talks on Pipeline Financing
China has invited Uganda’s energy minister to Beijing to discuss the East African country’s $5 billion…
Schneider Electric Hosts Scholar Grid Challenge Initiative in Kenya
Schneider Electric Kenya organised the Scholar Grid Challenge initiative for PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute trainees.…
KAM Proposes Reduction in Electricity Prices in Kenya
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has proposed changes in electricity pricing following a hike in…
AWF Funds Proderer Project to Boost Burundi’s Security
The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved €2 million for the “Development of Water Resources and…
Burundi Receives $2m to Fund Multipurpose Dam Project
The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved approximately US $2 million in funding for the “Development of Water…
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers Secures $3m from CFAO for EV Expansion
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers have secured $3 million in equity funding from CFAO Group to expand the assembly…
Kenya to Permit Private Firms to Import Power
Kenya has disclosed plans to allow private firms in the electricity distribution market to import power…
Kenya Launches Nuclear Power Plant Strategic Plan
Kenya’s Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) has launched a strategic plan to guide the construction…
EEU makes Significant Strides in its Electricity Access
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is making significant strides in increasing its electricity access and modernising…