The Kipeto wind farm has commenced commercial operations. The farm has a capacity of 100MW…
Category: East Africa
GCF Approves $170.9m in Co-Financing for AfDB’s LEAF Programme
The GCF has approved $170m in financing for AfDB’sLEAF programme. The programme aims to strengthen…
KENYA: Kenya Power Records a 3% ncrease in Electricity Sales
Kenya Power records a 3% increase in electricity sales for the 2020 financial year Kenya…
KenGen Doubles CERs With New Geothermal Plant
KenGen has increased its available CERs to over 500,000. CERs are equivalent to one tonne of…
Statkraft Provides $2.7m Solar Support to Support Energy Access in Africa
Statkraft will provide energy access to millions across Africa via SolarAid. The RE developer will…
KENYA: Electricity Consumption Drops in Rural Areas
Kenya Power sees a drop in electricity consumption Relies on industrial and urban customers to…
GERD Dispute Beyond the Scope of the Security Council – UNSC
UN says GERD dispute beyond the scope of Security Council Egypt last week asked the…
unwaste.io Launches ‘Wastebase’ App to Improve Plastic Waste Management in East Africa
unwaste.io has launched an app for plastic waste management in East Africa. The App will…
UGANDA: UETCL Calls for Bids on World Bank Funded Grid Project
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL) has issued a notice for bids on the World Bank-funded…
ZIMBABWE: Mnangagwa Gives Energy Minister Ultimatum of Power Challenges
Mnangagwa gives Energy Minister deadline Tasks Zhemu Soda with resolving load shedding challenge Seeks Rwandan…