Kenya's Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) officials stated that the nation is on schedule to begin building its first nuclear power station by 2027. The facility will start producing electricity by 2034, the organization stated during a parliamentary hearing this month. As more African nations explore constructing nuclear power plants to provide electricity in response to the continent's growing demand for electricity, Kenya's action.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th December 2024

The East African energy connection landscape is being redefined by the 2023 official opening of the electrical highway between Ethiopia and Kenya, which took over a decade to plan and build. The distance between Wolayta-Sodo in Ethiopia and Suswa in Kenya is 1,045 kilometers. Ethiopian hydroelectricity and Kenyan geothermal and wind power can be combined by both nations. Central to the idea is regional connectivity. This project is all.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Kenya Electricity Transmission Co. stated that it is still in discussions with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. for the building of three power lines, considering a statement made by a presidential adviser stating that contracts worth up to $1.3 billion had already been given to two companies, including the Indian company. As per Ketraco, the agency, Adani showed interest in building 388 kilometers (241 miles) of high-voltage transmission lines.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 23rd September 2024

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been inked by Kenya and the US in regards to the safe and secure deployment of nuclear technology. Sealing the deal took place in Vienna, Austria, during the 2024 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, spoke at the conference's general session the day before the historic agreement was signed. In an effort to address the nation's.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 26th September 2024

A government minister stated that Kenya intends to construct its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as the nation gets ready to host a nuclear energy summit between the United States and Africa. According to safety and environmental issues, the facility, which is planned to be built on the Indian Ocean coast, has already sparked opposition from campaigners and locals. In a statement from his office, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 29th August 2024

Ethiopia's planned electricity exports to Tanzania, which will likely start next month, have the potential to revolutionize the energy industry. On August 23, 2024, Engineer Ashebir Balcha, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power, made a widely described announcement stating that the first power transmission will start by mid-September. This event, which was carefully planned for, is expected to represent a major advancement in Ethiopia's energy policy..... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 29th August 2024

The Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP) now produces 705 megawatts of power altogether thanks to the addition of three more hydro turbine generators that Egypt's Elsewedy Electric and The Arab Contractors jointly connected to Tanzania's national power grid. The achievement, which was revealed during a visit to the JNHPP site by Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Doto Biteko, represents a critical step in.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th July 2024

Kenya's urban areas, enlightened by electric lights, and rural settlements, shrouded in darkness, were drastically separated for decades. This lack of electricity restricted chances for education, stunted economic growth, and hampered development in large parts of the nation. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), on the other hand, has set out on a bold goal to close this disparity and provide light to Kenya's.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th July 2024

Rift Valley Energy is receiving $15 million in investment from British International Investment (BII), the financial branch of British diplomacy (RVE). The company, owned by Meridiam, constructs and manages wind farms to supply nearby electrical systems. The French investment company Meridiam, with its headquarters located in Mafinga, Tanzania, is the sole owner of the company. British International Investment (BII), the financial branch of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st July 2024

MOROGORO: Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and Rural Energy Agency (REA) have been instructed by Dr. Doto Biteko, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Prime Minister, to operate effectively and professionally in order to guarantee a dependable supply of energy to the general population.   Dr. Biteko made these remarks at the opening of the massive Ifakara Substation and 20MVA distribution facility. "I would like to encourage.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 29th June 2024

The country experienced heavy rains in April, which led to a 23.2% rise in the generation of hydropower one of the most affordable forms of electricity. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that 358 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) were produced by the 13 largest hydropower units in the month. This was the biggest output in over three years since a peak of 369.02 million units in May 2021, and a notable increase from.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 31st May 2024

According to Davis Chirchir, cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum, the amount of electricity produced went from 2,351 MW to 3,312 MW. At the same time, the number of customers connected to the electricity increased from 6.78 million to 9.21 million, meaning that both on- and off-grid connectivity rates increased by 75%.   According to the CS, 415,032 barrels of crude oil were produced, transported by truck, and delivered to the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 23rd May 2024