British Power Producer Globoleq Acquires Controlling Stake in QPEA GT Menengai Ltd
British power producer Globoleq received a green light to acquire a controlling stake in Quantum Power East Africa GT Menengai (QPEA), a company contracted to build a 35MW geothermal plant [...]
Kenya among Sub-Saharan Countries to Tap KSh30 Trillion for Clean Energy
The International Finance Cooperation (IFC), World Bank's investment arm, has named Kenya among the four sub-Saharan countries to benefit from theKSh30 trillionclean energy fund over the next ten years. According [...]Kenya Power targets SMEs with tech meters
Kenya Power, a state-owned power utility firm, has rolled out a smart metering project that aims to benefit 55,000 customers in the Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) sector across Kenya. This [...]
Nigeria’s Daystar Power Raises $38 Million for Solar Access Expansion
Nigeria's Daystar Power has raised$38 millionfrom Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Morgan Stanley to expand solar access across West Africa. Furthermore, the funding will allow it to ensure its [...]Kenya's National Oil Seeks KSh 7.5 Billion Cash Bailout
Technically insolvent National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) requires a cash injection of KSh 7.5 Billion to keep running for another year. According to a report by Leadwood Energy and [...]Energy Regulatory Authority Appoints Daniel Kiptoo as Acting Director-General
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Daniel Kiptoo as the acting Director General of the organization to take over from Pavel Oimeke. EPRA suspended its director-general, Pavel [...]
Fuel Prices Go Up As Festivities Begin
As the festive season begins, fuel prices in Kenya have shot up after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) set new prices for the period 15th December 2020 to [...]EPRA to Impose KSh1 Million Fine on Unlicensed Solar PV Dealers
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) has issued stiff penalties to those dealing in Solar power systems without a Certificate or License. For instance, a person who, imports, manufactures, sells, [...]Solar Workstations from Nigeria Making Waves
Solar WorkstationsKenGen’s Rebecca Miano Named among Top 25 Women Showing Strong Leadership in Energy
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has named KenGen managing director, Rebecca Miano among women showing strong leadership in energy. In the latest AEC Top 25 Movers Shakers Watch list [...]
Uganda to Commence Works on Oil Pipeline in 2021
Uganda expects to commence the construction of its oil export pipeline in the first half of 2021. The pipeline will link Uganda oil fields to Tanzania’s Tanga port with energy [...]Kenya wades into US$ 4.8 Billion Ethiopian Nile Dam row
Kenya has walked into the ongoing conflict between Ethiopia and its neighbours Egypt and Sudan over rights to use the water in the Blue Nile- Africa's longest river. After Addis [...]
