While Kenya’s oil and gas sector represents a relatively modest industry to date, its potential for…
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Globeleq Starts Work on its First Geothermal Power Plant in Menengai
At the Menengai location, geothermal resource extraction is well under way. In western Kenya’s Nakuru County,…
Globeleq Commences Work on Geothermal Power Plant in Menengai
The exploitation of geothermal resources at the Menengai site has commenced. The British Independent Power Producer…
Safaricom Partners with Kenya Power to Launch Smart Poles in Nairobi
Kenya Power has embarked on an innovative pilot project to revolutionise internet connectivity. As part of…
Kenya and UK Strikes Deal on Sh500bn Geothermal Power Plant
President Ruto and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday struck a deal on the construction…
Kenya Breaks Ground of 35MW Menengai Geothermal Project
Africa-focussed independent power company Globeleq announced on Thursday that it broke ground for Kenya’s 35 megawatts…
JIRAMA Signs PPA with Volobe Hydroelectric Power Station
In Madagascar, the Compagnie générale d’hydroélectricité de Volobe (CGHV) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA)…
BURUNDI: Mpanda Hydroelectric Power Station Tender Invitation
Two lots make up the Hydroneo East Africa tender. The design and construction of the 10…
Kenya Power to Invest US $72M in Network Expansion
Kenya Power and Lighting Company, the electricity distribution company in Kenya, has announced plans to invest…
BII & Stanbic Bank Kenya Announce Commitment to Sun King
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, and Stanbic Bank…