ENERGY
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Kenya shifts from planning to delivery as Mission 300 energy implementation gathers pace
Kenya is stepping up implementation of its Mission 300 National Energy Compact as the government intensifies efforts to deliver universal electricity access and clean cooking solutions by 2030. The renewed push follows a two-day implementation support workshop that brought together government agencies, development partners and energy sector stakeholders to strengthen coordination and fast track delivery of the country’s energy target.…
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African Energy Week 2026 to examine how renewable investment can power Africa’s industrial future
Africa’s vast renewable energy potential and the investment strategies needed to convert it into long-term industrial growth will take stage at the Future Economics Forum during the African Energy Week 2026, scheduled for 12th to 16th October 2026 in Cape Town. Hosted by the Zayed Sustainability Price, the session, titled From Power to Position: Industry and Sovereignty in Africa’s Next…
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Kenya’s refinery ambitions meet environmental resistance in Lamu
The proposed Dangote Lamu refinery has entered a critical stage after Greenpeace Africa said it is considering legal action over the project’s approval process. The environmental organization argues that commitments to the refinery were announced before an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was completed and before communities around the proposed site were given sufficient opportunity to participate. Although no…
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MTN South Africa, ZTE Scale AI-Driven Energy Savings Across Western Cape
MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have expanded commercial deployment of an AI-native energy-saving solution for mobile networks across the Western Cape, following a successful trial in Cape Town. The solution, ZTE AIR RAN EnergyTurbo, uses AI-driven closed-loop energy intelligence to cut power consumption at network sites while maintaining service quality and customer experience. In the Cape Town trial, baseline…
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Absa Kenya Branch Solar Pilot Cuts Energy Use 51%
Absa Bank Kenya has completed a solar proof-of-concept across four branches – Nkrumah Road, Meru, Nyeri and Market – recording efficiency improvements of between 30 and 51 percent, according to the bank’s 2025 Sustainability and Climate Report released on Tuesday. The pilot forms part of a wider push to cut the bank’s energy footprint. Electricity consumption across Absa Kenya’s operations…
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Libya Energy Summit 2027 Focuses on Upstream Growth
Libya will place upstream oil and gas development at the center of discussion during the Libya Energy & Economic summit 2027 with the introduction of a dedicated Upstream HuB which is aimed at advancing exploration, production growth, digital transformation and natural gas development. Scheduled to take place in Tripoli from January 23rd to 25th, 2027, the summit’s specialized platform will…
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Africa’s Nuclear Debate Takes on New Urgency After Fuel Supply Shocks
Africa’s interest in nuclear power has taken on fresh urgency after the Iran conflict exposed how vulnerable many African economies remain to disruptions in global fuel supply chains. While the continent produces significant volumes of crude oil, many countries still rely heavily on imported refined petroleum products, leaving transport, industry and electricity systems exposed whenever geopolitical tensions interrupt global trade.…
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Why Pay-As-You-Go Financing Is Becoming Kenya’s Solar Advantage
Pay-as-you-go financing is emerging as the next competitive edge in Kenya’s solar market as manufacturers look beyond panel technology and battery capacity to win customers. Rather than relying on outright sales, companies are introducing instalment payment models that lower the upfront cost of owning a solar system, making renewable energy more accessible to households and small businesses while opening new…
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KenGen Green Energy Park Attracts Fifth Investor
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has onboarded Maxim Agri & Samakgro as the fifth investor in the KenGen Green Energy Park in Naivasha. The new investor will use 3MW of green energy to construct an 8 Metric Tonne (MT) per hour fish feed production plant. The project is valued at approximately USD 3.95 million and is expected to boost fish…
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South Sudan, African Energy Chamber Push to Attract Fresh Oil and Gas Investment
South Sudan is scaling up efforts to attract fresh investment into its oil and gas industry. The government is working alongside the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to promote regulatory reforms and position the country as a competitive energy investment destination. The push follows a working visit by the AEC to Juba, where the Chamber met government officials and industry stakeholders.…
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