ENERGY
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KES 10 Billion Mariakani Substation Goes Live
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has officially energized the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation. The milestone, finalized this week, marks the completion of a major grid upgrade designed to provide the Coastal region with stable, clean, and significantly cheaper power. The KES 10 billion project, co-funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Kenya, serves as the final…
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Co-operative University of Kenya inks 40MW solar deal with Chinese firm
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) has signed a multi-billion shilling agreement with Chinese renewable energy firm Shandong Dahai Group to develop a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. The project, dubbed the “Chancellor Legacy Programme,” was formalized this December following high-level talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, CUK Chancellor Dr. Bernard Chitunga, and senior executives from Dahai Solar. Unlike…
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Global energy giants confirm participation in Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026
Libya’s energy sector is poised for a significant transformation as major state-backed national oil companies from Turkey, Hungary, and Poland confirm their high-level participation in the upcoming Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026. This announcement marks a critical milestone in the country’s efforts to revitalize its upstream oil and gas industry and attract long-term international investment. The fourth edition…
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I&M Foundation prioritizes water and energy security in KES 10m festive outreach
The I&M Foundation has rolled out a nationwide community outreach programme dubbed “A Time to Give,” bringing festive cheer and sustainable support to thousands of Kenyans during the holiday season. The initiative will see the Foundation invest approximately KES 10 million in community projects across areas surrounding 22 newly opened I&M Bank branches countrywide. By anchoring the programme at the…
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KETRACO signs Sh40.4Bb PPP deal to expand power transmission network
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has today signed a landmark Sh40.4 billion ($311 million) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with a consortium comprising Africa50 and the Power Grid Corporation of India. The deal, finalized on Monday, marks a significant shift in Kenya’s energy infrastructure strategy following the cancellation of the controversial Adani Energy Solutions partnership in November 2024. The agreement…
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Kenya’s electricity demand hits historic high of 2,439MW
Kenya has recorded a new historic peak in electricity demand, reaching 2,439.06 MW on December 4, 2025. The milestone highlights a rapidly growing appetite for energy across the country, fueled by a resurgence in industrial activity and an aggressive expansion of the national grid. The new record surpasses the previous peak of 2,418.77 MW set just weeks earlier on November…
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Tanzania’s Amsons Group targets Kenya energy sector after Bamburi buyout
Tanzanian industrial conglomerate Amsons Group is set to expand its footprint in Kenya’s energy sector, leveraging its recent high-profile acquisitions of Bamburi Cement and East African Portland Cement (EAPC) to anchor a massive push into power generation. Following a landmark $900 million (approx. Ksh 116 billion) energy deal in Zambia, the group has confirmed it is exploring similar renewable energy…
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Solar-Powered Tech: Why Africa is becoming the global leader in clean energy innovation
Africa is rising as the most recognized and innovative continent in the clean energy sector, a shift that global regions plagued by the negative impacts of climate change are watching closely. The surge in solar power usage across Africa is being driven by a powerful combination of necessity, inventiveness, and technology. With its abundance of daily sunlight, the continent is…
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KenGen Appointed Operator of Kenya’s First 2GW Nuclear Plant
The Kenyan government has officially designated the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) as the owner and operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant, marking a historic shift in the nation’s energy strategy. The announcement was made earlier this week by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing of a Joint Engagement Framework between KenGen and the Nuclear Power…
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British Energy giant joins $17.8B Africa clean power campaign
Octopus Energy Generation has announced a plan to catalyze $450 million in investments for African renewable energy, joining a massive global coalition that raised $17.8 billion (€15.5bn) during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The British energy giant joined forces with the European Commission, the Republic of South Africa, and Global Citizen for the Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign.…
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