The ERA has reduced electricity tariffs across consumer classes The reduction takes effect from July through…
Category: East Africa
TANZANIA: REA Boss Assures of Electricity Access in Rural Areas
Tanzanian government assures of electricity access in rural areas REA to power 12,000 villages The timeline…
KENYA: Manufacturers Lament Rising Cost of Production
Kenyan manufacturers lament the rising cost of production The high cost of power and taxes add…
ETHIOPIA: AfDB Approves $83.6 Million Funding for Cross-Border Electricity Trade
The AfDB approves $83.6 million funding facility To boost cross-border electricity trade between Ethiopia and Djibouti…
KENYA: Suspects Charged with Electricity Theft at Parliament
Two Kenyans caught in a bizarre vandalism attempt Court orders probation reports on or before July…
Solar Planet to Build Battery Factory in Tanzania
Solar Planet plans to build a solar battery factory plant. The company believes that this will…
EDFI to Finance the Rollout of Solar Kits in Tanzania
EDFI Electrifi has invested €1.26m in Simusolar’s Tanzanian green bond. The funds will enable the increased…
KENYA: Kenya Tops List of Countries Improving Electricity Access
Kenya tops the list of countries increasing electricity access Kenya increased access by 5.6% annually…
InfraCo Africa to Finance 22 Solar Mini-grids in Kenya
InfraCo will provide $8m for electrification in Kenya. These funds will finance 22 green mini-grids across…