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As Electricity Demand Soars, Kengen Explores More Geothermal Fields

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

An Initial 150 MW of Solar Energy will be Added to the Grid by a Government Owned Solar Power Plant

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) plans to launch a 50-megawatt solar power project in Ngunga village, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, this October. The project will eventually contribute 150 megawatts (MW) to the National Grid and is Tanzania's first wholly government-owned solar plant. The project will proceed in two phases, according to Innocent Luoga, Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, who told The.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 21st August 2025

AfDB Approves Significant Energy Access Financing for East Africa

Projects in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia that assist power generation, transmission, and clean energy access have received funding approval from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Installing high- and medium-voltage undersea power lines to link the Mafia Islands and Zanzibar to the national grid will cost Tanzania $282 million. Through this project, power capacity will be increased from 143 MW to 440 MW, and 465,000 new customers will be.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 29th July 2025

57% of Kenya's Power is supplied by KenGen as the Demand Surges

According to recent estimates from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) supplied more than 57% of Kenya's daily electricity generation to fulfil the country's soaring demand for power.   In a statement, KenGen stated that its hydropower plants contributed 10,915 MWh to the country's output, while its geothermal units generated 13,678 MWh.   Kiambere in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 28th July 2025

Tanzania’s Development Plan Contains 27 Energy Priorities, Reveals Prof. Mkumbo

The government plans to proceed with the implementation of 27 energy-related priority projects, which are at various stages of development, under the 2025–2026 National Development Plan. By connecting 26 regions to the national grid, expanding the system to 9,351 km, lowering electricity losses to 7.9 percent, and increasing electricity access to 85 percent of the population, these projects seek to enhance electricity production by 4,915.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd July 2025

Kenya Aims to Deepen Its Use of Renewable Energy With Green Hydrogen

In order to increase its usage of renewable energy, Kenya is considering using green hydrogen, which is predicted to have enormous potential for both cleaning up industries and generating new jobs locally in a various sectors.   The nation intends to use hydrogen generated by geothermal, solar, and wind power plants whenever they are not supplying electricity to the national grid.   Following this, hydrogen will be used in.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 30th May 2025

Kenyan Government on Track to Achieve Universal Access to Electricity by 2030

IEA's latest Energy Policy Review of the country notes that the country has adopted ambitious implementation plans and electrified using clean energy technologies, which have established it as a leader in the region. Urban regions have already achieved full access to electricity, according to the research, which shows that access rates increased from 37% in 2013 to 79% in 2023.   Since its launch in 2015, the Last Mile.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 29th April 2025

EPRA Releases Draft Regulations to Boost Kenya's Energy Sector

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has proposed three extensive draft laws to improve consumer protection, safety, and dependability in Kenya's energy industry. The plans, which are now out for public comment, are intended to address significant aspects of energy management, such as incident reporting, service quality, and licensing procedures. According to EPRA Director in Charge of Electricity and Renewable Energy,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 26th March 2025

Kenya and China Sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Nuclear Energy Development

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between China and Kenya for the project's first nuclear power facility. Signed by the China Nuclear Engineering and Construction Corporation (CNECC) and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA), the agreement aims to advance nuclear energy research, innovation, and technology transfer. Kenya's technical ability to carry out nuclear power projects will be strengthened by this.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 26th March 2025

Trade, Investment, and Clean Energy Will Be Discussed By the UK Minister for Africa during His Visit to Tanzania

The British High Commission in Dar es Salaam released a statement on February 18, 2025, stating that the visit is the first by a UK minister to Tanzania since the new UK administration took office in July of last year and intends to expand ties in trade, investment, sustainable energy, and health. Collins will tour the Port of Dar es Salaam during the two-day visit, the statement added, to underline Tanzania's and the UK's shared commitment.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 3rd March 2025

Kenya Power Reaches a New Peak in Electricity Demand of 2,316 Megawatts

Kenya Power has surpassed the previous high of 2,304 MW achieved in January to reach a peak of 2,316 MW on February 12, 2025, setting a new record for energy demand. This spike in demand is indicative of a significant increase in the nation's energy usage, which is being fueled by large infrastructure projects, continuous system improvements, and the addition of more than 198,500 new users. Kenya Power's Managing Director and CEO, Dr..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 24th February 2025

Transformative Ksh. 1 Billion Last Mile Connectivity Energy Project Launched by President Ruto

The goal of President William Ruto's Ksh. 1 billion Last Mile Connectivity Energy Project in Busia County is to increase access to power in underprivileged areas. By improving 148 transformers, this project is expected to alter the region's electricity delivery and benefit almost 20,000 residents. The president committed to supply dependable and reasonably priced electricity, which is anticipated to improve living conditions, boost economic.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 30th January 2025



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