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Umeme to exit Uganda by 2025, paving way for lower electricity tariffs and strengthened local distribution

1 November 2024

Umeme, Uganda’s primary power distributor owned by a South African firm is set to exit the market by March 2025

KenGen’s profit surges 35% amid Kenya’s push for 100% renewable energy by 2030

30 October 2024

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has reported a 35% rise in post-tax profits for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, reaching KES 6.8bn ($46mn) compared to KES 5bn ($38.61mn) the previous year

Kenya, Bavaria deepen partnership on renewables, hydrogen and fertiliser production

30 October 2024

Kenya and Bavaria, Germany’s economically strongest region, are advancing their bilateral relations with a focus on renewable energy, hydrogen production and fertiliser development

Ghana’s power woes deepen amid gas shortage, GRIDCo says

29 October 2024

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has attributed the ongoing power cuts across parts of the country to a gas supply shortage affecting the operation of thermal plants essential for electricity transmission.

Kenya's High Court halts $736mn Adani Energy deal amid legal challenges and public scrutiny

27 October 2024

Kenya's High Court has suspended a $736mn public-private partnership between the state-owned Kenya Electrical Transmission Company (KETRACO) and India's Adani Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, founded by billionaire Gautam Adani.

Kenya launches $90mn geothermal plant, expanding renewable energy hub at Menengai field

27 October 2024

OrPower 22, owned by China’s Kaishan Group Co. Ltd., broke ground on a new geothermal power plant in Kenya’s Menengai field, marking the latest phase in Kenya's ambitious energy development plan

Serengeti Energy to develop 50-MWp solar farm in Northern Côte d'Ivoire

27 October 2024

Kenya’s Serengeti Energy, an independent power producer, will develop a 50 MWp solar farm in northern Côte d’Ivoire, marking the company’s first project in the country.

Orano to suspend uranium mining in Niger amid coup-induced disruption

27 October 2024

French nuclear company Orano has announced that it will suspend its uranium mining operations in Niger at the end of October.

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