Solar offers big opportunity for the underserved regions
The off-grid solar market continues to be a key plank towards achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal Seven –
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East Africa
European Investment Bank to Invest $95 Million in Geothermal Power in East Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to invest $95 million (KSh10.2 billion) in geothermal power projects in East Africa.
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KenGen to Earn Ksh 119 Million from 550,981 Carbon Credits Sale
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is to benefit from its Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects, earning an estimated KSh 119
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Jubilee Holdings Invests KSh4.4 Billion in Uganda’s Bujagali Power Plant
Jubilee Holdings has announced an additional investment of KSh4.4 billion in Uganda’s Bujagali hydroelectric power plant, Africa’s largest privately financed
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Uganda: Integrated energy approach to create energy for all
A newly launched Utilities 2.0 Twaake pilot project unites distributed renewable energy companies in Uganda to provide clean power for
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Agriculture private sector players call for collaboration, enabling environment to boost African food systems
Caption: Left to Right: Council of Governors’ Agriculture committee Chairman Dr. James Nyoro and Elgon Kenya Managing Director Dr. Bimal
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KenGen joins UN supported campaign to fight global warming
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has joined the UN-backed global campaign to fight global warming. The Kenyan utility is
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Exploring multi-sectoral uses of minigrid power for all in Kenya
InfraCo Africa and Rural Village Energy Solutions are committing $8 million to support the scale-up of Kudura Power East Africa
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Tanzania: Dodoma agrees with AFD on a 150 MWp solar plant in Kishapu
The Tanzanian government has just signed an agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to finance a 150 MWp solar
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South Sudan: Agreement with Cairo for the Wau Dam Feasibility Study
South Sudan will work with Egypt to carry out feasibility studies for the Wau Dam project in the south of
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