It is well known that the state-owned KPLC (Kenya Power and Lighting Company) is not able to offer its customers a reliable power supply. The resulting economic damage to Kenya is immense. For a long … read more
The government plans to widen surveillance of the solar industry. The move has seen the State introduce new requirements for industry players including technicians, manufacturers of equipment and traders. In the regulatory note, Epra said … read more
Kenyan Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) said it would seek reasons behind the shift in the bill statement amid concerns of a possible breach of consumer rights. The Consumer Protection Act 2012 demands that … read more
The e-GUIDE Initiative was launched in December 2018 and is backed by a $3.8 million grant from The Rockefeller Foundation. Its overarching goal is to transform the approaches used for planning and operations of electricity … read more
Solarfirst Uganda Ltd. and Sunny Money Uganda are the two new members of the Association of Sendea UG. The Association, which is unique in Africa, aims to strengthen local solar companies so that they can … read more
A ‘Solar Business Park’ is a collection of solar-powered buildings. The Parks are typically built on land belonging to rural communities and support those who don’t have easy access to electricity. The planned rollout target … read more
The company’s chief executive officer Rebecca Miano said the parastatal was awaiting finalisation of the new regulations under the Energy Act 2019 so as to start selling power to large consumers. KenGen’s move to target … read more
The Government has committed to extending energy to all Ugandans by 2040. The commitment was made during the online launch of the euros 900,000 (about sh3.9b) COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund. Launched by GIZ Energising Development … read more
2020 is still not over, but can already be crowned as one of the most challenging years humanity has known in a long time. The spread of Covid-19 throughout the world, the prolonged lockdowns that … read more
Entrepreneurs and investors are mostly skeptical about the prospects of business-to-consumer commerce in Africa. The continent has over 1.2 billion people but per capita income hovers around $1,500. How many consumer products or services can … read more
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