Trade to Energy - What Is Driving Stronger Rwanda-Kenya Ties? [analysis]
New Times
Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 new MOUs (memoranda of understanding) but the latest agreements are only one part of a bilateral relationship being increasingly driven by trade,… Read more »
UK-Backed Clean Energy Projects to Scale Across Africa
Capital FM
Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions in healthcare, telecommunications,… Read more »
UK Backs £2 Million Clean Energy Push Across Africa
Horn Diplomat
The United Kingdom is backing more than £2 million ($2.7 million) in investment across 10 clean-energy projects in eight African countries, seeking to reduce dependence on… Read more »
How to Fix the Hamstrung Renewable Energy Sectors in SA, Ghana and Kenya
Daily Maverick
Despite demand, the potential of the renewable energy sectors in these countries is being held back by unstable demand, limited localisation enforcement, deficits in decent job… Read more »
Beyond Load Shedding - How South Africa's Electricity Crisis Scarred Industry [analysis]
African Arguments
South Africa's electricity system has staged a remarkable recovery. On 4 September 2026, Eskom reported that the country had gone 476 consecutive days without load shedding, while… Read more »
How Govt Plans to Ensure Safety in Nuclear Energy Programme
New Times
The government is putting in place a series of safeguards, including stronger regulatory oversight, nationwide radiation monitoring and emergency-response systems, as it prepares… Read more »
Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Uganda's First-Ever Terrorism Case Conviction Over Power Infrastructure Vandalism
Nile Post
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for terrorism over his role in the destruction of electricity transmission… Read more »
If Africa Is Generating More Electricity, Why Are Millions Still Without Reliable Power?
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's seven-decade electricity journey reveals the gap between generating electricity and getting it reliably into homes, businesses and communities Read more »
Ramokgopa Plays the Gas Procurement Trump Card From His Energy Plan Deck
Daily Maverick
A year ago, Daily Maverick declared wind as the early winner in Electricity Minister Ramokgopa's Integrated Resource Plan 2025. Now, a new leader has emerged - straight out of… Read more »
Muwonge First Ugandan Convicted of Terrorism Over Power Vandalism
Independent (Kampala)
Ibrah Muwonge alias Kimbowa Ibrah has become the first person to be convicted of terrorism in Uganda arising from the deliberate vandalism of electricity infrastructure. Muwonge… Read more »
VP Ndejembi Sees Tanzania Lead Africa in Connecting Power to Its Citizens As Per World Bank Statistics
Daily News
VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi said Tanzania leads Africa in connecting citizens to electricity services, citing World Bank statistics as evidence of the country's progress. Read more »
Ruto, Dangote Break Ground On Lamu Oil Refinery
Capital FM
President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote have broken ground for the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, marking the formal start of construction… Read more »
Gulf Energy Receives Drilling Rig in Mombasa As Kenya Targets First Oil in Dec
Capital FM
Kenya's push to commence commercial crude oil production by the end of 2026 has gained momentum following the arrival of an onshore drilling rig for the South Lokichar oil… Read more »
Togo Plans Reform of Electricity Sector to Attract Investment
Daba Finance
On October 6, 2026, Togo's Council of Ministers adopted a bill aimed at thoroughly reforming the country's electricity sector. This initiative, led by the head of state, seeks to… Read more »
Not Energy, but Power - Why Geothermal Energy Benefits Everyone in Iceland but Not Kenya [analysis]
African Arguments
This article draws on in-person interviews at Mt Suswa, Olkaria, and Menengai with Coalition for Human Rights in Development (CHRD) members and partners directly affected by… Read more »
