The Kenya Electricity Generating Company has set forth plans to expand its renewable energy development pipeline to 5,500 megawatts. This new objective is more than threefold the 1,500 megawatts outlined in its previous G2G 2034 Strategy. The organization presently has an installed capacity of 1,786 megawatts. This capacity encompasses hydropower, geothermal, thermal, and wind energy sources. Managing Director Peter Njenga stated that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th June 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan authorities are evaluating the possibility of deploying floating power plants along the Coast in response to increasing electricity demand and persistent grid instability, an initiative that could substantially strengthen the country's water and industrial infrastructure. Authorities are assessing barge-mounted power generation units to tackle persistent blackouts and increasing consumption. This initiative.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 28th May 2026

The Power Grid Corporation of India, which is state-owned, has formally commenced the execution phase of its transmission project in Kenya after setting up a project company in Nairobi to facilitate the development of a KSh40.2 billion electricity corridor. The company has formed Mwanga Transmission Company Limited, a special purpose entity that was registered in Kenya on April 21, to execute the Kenya Independent Power Transmission.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 30th April 2026

The government intends to implement a minimum of 3000 megawatts of nuclear energy over the next seven years, aiming to reduce power costs and improve the nation's competitiveness. At the International Conference on Nuclear Energy (ICONE) 2026, President William Ruto declared that Kenya will embark on its nuclear energy initiative next year, starting with a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) to be constructed in Siaya County. "President Ruto.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 30th March 2026

Uganda and Tanzania have initiated the procurement process for a major 400kV power interconnector, which is projected to strengthen regional electricity trade. The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) recently organized an early market engagement meeting in Kampala to inform contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders about the technical aspects of the project and the updated funding conditions. The project, which is.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd March 2026

Kenya Power has expressed its approval of the energization of the Sondu–Ndhiwa–Homa Bay–Awendo 132kV transmission line by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). The company stated that this project will greatly enhance the reliability of electricity supply in South Nyanza and certain areas of the South Rift. The transmission line was activated on Wednesday at 4:07 PM, establishing a more robust power supply pathway into.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026

Tanzania has established a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Energy, located in Sweden, to create gas-fueled power plants with a total capacity of 177 megawatts, which is estimated to cost $320 million. The initiative, supported by CRDB Bank, entails the production of equipment in Tanzania, with the goal of commissioning it by the conclusion of 2027. The project is being led by Raddy Energy Solution Limited, the parent organization of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

President Ruto has revealed an ambitious strategy to generate an extra 10,000 MW of electricity in the next seven years, a measure aimed at fostering industrialisation, unlocking new technological prospects, and advancing the nation to a higher level of economic development. During a joint meeting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday, he stressed that Kenya is rich in a variety of mostly untapped renewable energy resources.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

The French Association of Geothermal Professionals (Association Francaise des Professionnels de la Geothermie / AFPG) has officially announced the initiation of the FEXTE Kenya–Tanzania–Uganda–France (FEXTE KTUF) Partnership for Geothermal Development. This initiative seeks to encourage sustainable and climate-resilient economic growth by establishing a collaboration among geothermal stakeholders in Kenya, their counterparts in Tanzania.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 31st October 2025

The government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, has disclosed plans to expand the Nyakanazi Power Substation situated in the Biharamulo District of the Kagera Region. This effort is intended to strengthen its linkage with the national grid and to improve the availability of reliable electricity services. The initiative aims to improve the connectivity of Tanzania's power grid, establishing a unified, cohesive network that will.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 28th October 2025

 The Tanzania-Zambia Transmission Interconnector (TAZA) initiative is quickly transforming the electricity distribution in southern Tanzania, as the 400-kilovolt Tunduma–Sumbawanga line has reached more than 79 percent completion.The Chief Executive Officer of TANESCO, Mr. Lazaro Twange, stated that the initiative will enhance the reliability of power and promote socio-economic development in the regions of Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Songwe,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 6th October 2025

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir visited a geothermal well in Pakka Hills located in Baringo County, where the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is working on several electricity initiatives. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is actively investigating additional geothermal fields within the nation due to increasing electricity demand.The company has recognized regions within Suswa, Olkaria, Menengai, and Sirali in.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 22nd August 2025