International Energy Agency Stories

Kenya embraces e-mobility as global electric vehicle sales surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kenya is following the global trend with a sharp increase in electric vehicle and motorcycle adoption.

Government warns of rationing if power purchase agreement restrictions are not lifted
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Wandayi said power purchase agreements are vital for expanding the country’s energy infrastructure as they help attract the necessary investments need...

Kenya’s power imports double in 6 months on low wind, solar output
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 27, 2025

The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.

Kenyans connected to the grid hit 9.8 million in December 2024, Epra says
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 27, 2025

However, the record of new customer connections is a decline compared to the same period in the previous financial year, which recorded a total of 260...

Rwanda has moved people into model ‘green’ villages: Is life better there?
The Conversation  |  Mar 18, 2025

The resettlement programme overall is now understood to be part of the government of Rwanda’s approach to climate change adaptation.

MPs give Tullow, Energy Ministry until June 2025 to finalise Turkana oil plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

The firm has stated that securing an investor is crucial to its future after its two joint venture partners, TotalEnergies and Africa Oil Corp, exited...

Ghost shareholding, fake loans used to steal Sh82.3 million from Energy Sacco - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

The fraud, which occurred between January 2016 and June 2021, was uncovered by Reuben Gitahi & Associates Forensic Services, a firm hired by Energy Sa...

Kenya on track to achieve universal electricity access by 2030 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

It projects that electrification growth will accelerate even further in the coming years, driven by increasing power demand, which is forecast to grow...

Ruto orders shutdown of diesel power plant in Lodwar as state signs Sh10 billion rural electrification deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The president noted that many rural areas remain without electricity, even as national access has grown from 29 per cent in 2013 to 75 per cent today.

Isiolo, Marsabit, Mandera among 12 counties to benefit from state’s Sh10bn electricity access deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking during the contract signing, President Ruto said the initiative was part of Kenya's goal to achieve universal electricity access by 2030.

Eastleigh sees business boom as county tackles hawker congestion, garbage collection
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 17, 2025

Business owners are hopeful that the improved conditions will create a better trading environment, free from congestion and sanitation issues.

I can't criticise Ruto while in government, Energy CS Wandayi tells ODM critics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

He dismissed accusations of sycophancy, saying critics would eventually be judged by their actions.

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...

Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

Kenya's electricity demand reaches all-time high in October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

Kenya Power sold 934.54 million units of electricity, surpassing the previous record of 923.13 million units set in August 2024.

Energy costs to rise by 25% in a decade but prices to drop by 2050 on green transition
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 26, 2024

This is according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook special report, which highlights that, over the coming decade, energ...

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.

EPRA to start countrywide inspection of renewable energy sources
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

As of now, geothermal contributes 26.37 per cent, solar photovoltaic systems (12.38 per cent), and wind energy (12.19 per cent) to the national grid.

US case against Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

The US Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

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