Toyota Tsusho Corporation has signed an agreement with the Republic of Kenya to collaborate on renewables…
Category: East Africa
OPEC Funds 55 Renewable Energy Projects with $1.7bn in Africa, Others
Several renewable energy projects in Africa have benefitted from the $1.7 billion financing from the Organization…
World Bank, COMESA to Launch $50m Regional Energy Access Program
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), a regional economic organisation, and the World Bank will…
Kenyan Police Arrests Prime Suspect in Nairobi Gas Explosion
On February 6, Kenyan police said they had arrested the main suspect in a deadly gas…
France to Rehabilitate Electricity Plant in Uganda
The French Development Agency, together with the European Union and the EU Investment Bank, is funding…
Clean Energy Firm, Bboxx to Invest $100 Million in Rwanda
Bboxx, the British data-driven platform that connects consumers and deploys innovative products, including energy solutions across…
World Bank to Support Ethiopia’s Efforts to Ensure Energy Access
The World Bank has appreciated Ethiopia’s progress and reaffirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to supporting the…
Kenya Power to Ration Electricity Supply to 12 Counties
Kenya Power has announced that there will be power rationing in 12 counties based in Western,…
Uganda Seeks to Exploit Wind Energy Potential
The Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy has said Uganda is negotiating with a Sri…
Ethiopia Bans Gasoline-Powered Vehicles for EVs
The Ethiopian government has said it has issued a sweeping ban on importing privately-owned gasoline-powered vehicles,…