KenGen begins construction of a new research and development centre To boost innovation in the sector…
Category: East Africa
TANZANIA: Energy Minister Orders TANESCO to Resolve Power Challenges
Energy Minister order TANESCO to solve power challenges Meets with newly appointed Board and area Managers…
UGANDA: Government to Sell Excess Power to South Sudan
Uganda to sell excess power to South Sudan Surplus to come from the Karuma hydropower dam…
NAMIBIA: Power Generation Falls as Ruacana Power Station Suffers Low Water Flow
Electricity generation drops in Ruacana power station Poor rainfall to blame for low water flow from…
MALAWI: ESCOM to Connect 126,000 Households Free of Charge
ESCOM to connect 126,000 households The connection exercise will benefit rural households in Malawi Malawi’s Ministry…
AfDB to Provide $28.9 million for Energy Access Projects in Burundi
The AfDB will provide $28.9m for energy access in Burundi. Burundi will use part of the…
AlphaMundi Provides $1m for Redavia’s Growth Plans
AlphaMundi provides $1m to accelerate Redavia’s growth. Revadia currently provides C&I services in Ghana and Kenya. …
UGANDA: Uganda Launches REA Last Mile Connectivity Project
Uganda launches last mile connectivity project UMEME to connect 87,500 rural households AfDB and other partners…
African Governments Need to Prioritise Off-Grid Energy in Africa’s Economic Recovery
A new report by UCL and BBOXX advocates for governments in Africa to prioritise off-grid solar…
AfDB Provides $100m to Boost New Electricity Connections in Uganda
AfDB will provide $100m for electricity connection in Uganda. The government aims to connect 87,500 households…