Trump's Second Term is a Rare Opportunity for Real Africa's Energy Independence
Donald Trump’s return to the White House at the start of 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of a USD4.7 billion loan [...]
Kenya's Geothermal Output Declines as Energy Mix Shifts
Kenya’s Geothermal energy production declined to 2,875.33 GWh in the second half of 2024, making up 39.81% of the total energy mix—down from 44.55% in the same period a year [...]
Electricity Reliability Worsens as System Losses Hit 24.2% Amid Aging Grid
Kenya’s electricity reliability took a hit in the second half of 2024, with system losses averaging 24.2% and power outages lasting an average of 9.15 hours per month, three times [...]Fuel Use Rises 2%, Kerosene Demand Dwindles
The consumption of fuel and other petroleum products grew 2% in 2024, an increase attributed to the growth in demand of AVGAS, Jet A1, Fuel Oils and Lubricants, according to Petroleum Institute [...]Kenyan Motorists Face Higher Fuel Prices as EPRA Raises Margins
Kenyan motorists will pay higher fuel prices as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is set to raise margins for oil marketing firms, transporters, and retailers. “It is important [...]Ola Energy to Declare Staff Redundancies in Restructuring Move
Ola Energy, one of the largest oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the country, has announced that it is currently restructuring its Kenya operations, which will including declaring staff redundancies and [...]
Kenya Ends Specially Discounted Power for Olkaria-Kedong SEZ
Kenya has revoked the special electricity tariff for industries operating in the Olkaria-Kedong Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Naivasha, in a move that could dampen investment in one of the [...]KenGen CEO Appointed Chair of Global Energy Taskforce
KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga has been appointed Co-Chair of the Business 20 (B20) Task Force on Energy Mix and Just Transition under South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025. [...]Kenya Declares Olkaria a Special Economic Zone to Boost Clean Energy Investments
Olkaria, a geothermal power hotspot near Naivasha, will become Kenya's 16th Special Economic Zone (SEZ), positioning it as a regional hub for industrialization driven by renewable energy. “Olkaria’s abundant geothermal [...]The Future of Africa's Energy Sector: Balancing Fossil Fuels and Renewables
There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels. That’s the prediction of the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook Report on [...]Ugandan Legislators Query US$ 190 million Umeme Buyout Loan
Members of the Committee of National Economy have questioned the Ugandan government’s ‘last minute’ request for a US$190 million loan to finance the Umeme buyout. In 2022, the Ugandan government said [...]Kenya Moves to Retire Diesel Power Plants in Favor of Solar Energy
Kenya will shut down a diesel power plant in Lodwar, as part of the broader push to eliminate fossil fuels from its electricity grid. “These projects are clear statements of [...]
