Burundi Unveils $3.5bn Energy Plan, Calls for Private Investment to Boost Electrification

 Burundi remains one of the least electrified nations in Africa and the world, with an electricity…

Burundi Commissions Jiji Hydroelectric Power Plant

The first phase of the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, a $320 million power project, has been…

AWF Funds Proderer Project to Boost Burundi’s Security

The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved €2 million for the “Development of Water Resources and…

Burundi Receives $2m to Fund Multipurpose Dam Project

The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved approximately US $2 million in funding for the “Development of Water…

BURUNDI: Mpanda Hydroelectric Power Station Tender Invitation

Two lots make up the Hydroneo East Africa tender. The design and construction of the 10…

Gigawatt Global to Double Capacity of Mubuga Solar Plant

Burundi is betting on solar photovoltaic energy to increase its installed capacity. Evariste Ndayishimiye reaffirmed this…

Rusumo Hydro Project in Tanzania Reaches 99% Completion

Tanzanians have a reason to smile following the long-awaited Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFHP), reaching…

Burundi to Partner with Russia on Nuclear Energy

Burundi’s electrification rate is only 13%. Burundi negotiates possible ways with Russia to incorporate nuclear energy.…

Rwanda Govt, Others to Commission New Hydro Power Project

Rusumo hydro plant to supply power to Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. The Council of Ministers from…

Rwanda, Burundi Join their Electricity Network

The government is launching the Burundian part of the electricity project with Rwanda in Burundi. The…