Electricity,Geothermal electricity Stories

Geothermal energy to become global investment frontier with Kenya leading the way – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Kenya stands out as a major geothermal electricity producer, accounting for approximately 43 per cent of total geothermal electricity generation in th...

MPs support plan to install battery storage in solar and wind plants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

This measure is expected to reduce reliance on thermal plants, which are typically used when demand for electricity surges.

Kenya and Tanzania to launch cross-border electricity transmission line
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2024

This collaboration positions Tanzania as Kenya's third electricity trade partner after Ethiopia and Uganda.

MPs urge shift to Kenyan Shillings in power agreements to lower electricity costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The committee’s recommendation comes as a response to concerns over the long-term cost burden imposed on the government and consumers by agreements in...

MPs identify key electricity transmission projects to save consumers billions of shillings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The National Assembly’s Energy Committee wants the government to prioritise these projects to ease the burden of high-power bills for Kenyans.

MPs want Kenya Power's electricity billing system audited to tackle high prices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

To reduce reliance on expensive power generation, the committee suggested that Kenya Power consider recommissioning retired power plants.

Gathungu flags Kenya Power for budget breach in Sh14 billion fuel tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Kenya Power relies on millions of litres of fuel annually to run its off-grid power stations, which serve communities in remote areas not connected to...

Electricity access improves globally, but African states remain behind - Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2024

Currently, the report says the region is home to approximately 80 per cent of the world's population without electricity, with many rural and remote a...

Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts
Reuters  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Ruzizi dam located at the south end of Lake Kivu, which borders Rwanda, supplies the city of Bukavu and others with electricity and the power outa...

Local dealers push to break Kenya Power's token meter monopoly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

The Africa Smart Meter Association has raised concerns that Kenya Power's control over token meter tendering has hindered the growth of local manufact...

Energy CS cracks down on petrol stations selling fuel at inflated prices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Wandayi cautioned that retailers found charging more than the new prices will face consequences.

State wants power purchase agreements ban lifted to boost energy generation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

CS Wandayi argued that lifting the ban would enable the government to engage private firms in constructing power generation plants.

World Bank says solar energy to surpass coal in power generation in two years
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2024

In Kenya, over 90 per cent of electricity is generated from renewable sources, including solar.

After demolitions, now power outage adds to woes facing Kamukunji artisans
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 11, 2024

The artisans are required to raise Sh2.1 million for a transformer dedicated to their cooperativethat that would give them reliable power supply.

Ethiopia's electricity production doubles after opening two more dam turbines
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 28, 2024

Via their X handle, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) said construction of the concrete dam is now complete and operational.

Palestinians use clay pots to keep water cool in electricity-short Gaza
Reuters  |  Aug 20, 2024

But the war has also presented hardships for the potters who today turn the wheels using their feet and shape the clay by hand.

MPs probe ten-year idle geothermal steam amid high electricity costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 15, 2024

The Committee, chaired by Pokot South Member of Parliament David Pkosing, wants to discover why the steam plant has remained dormant for a decade.

4.2 million prepaid customers have updated their token metres - Kenya Power
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2024

The "Update Token Meter Yako" campaign aimed at updating 7.4 million prepaid meters by August 31, has seen significant participation, with more than 5...

Internet services restored in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after 11-month blackout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2024

Despite the slow speeds, the resident expressed satisfaction with the service’s return.

New electrification project enhances Wajir South's growth and development
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 02, 2024

Hussein Mohammed, the Board Director of REREC, said the project will promote sustainable energy solutions and rural electrification, catalysing socio-...

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