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AFDB discloses a $12bn power plan for Africa
Posted on :Saturday , 22nd April 2017
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has unveiled plan to invest $12 billion over the next five years under its new electrification programme.
The fund will support its New Deal on energy for Africa which aims to achieve universal access to Africa by 2025.
The plan was born out of the Energy Week conference held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in March which brought stakeholders to. . .Kenya: Demand for Electricity Expected to Increase by 7.9 Percent Annually
Posted on :Thursday , 6th April 2017
Kenya's demand for electricity will rise at an annual average of 7.9 per cent over the next decade, the latest research indicates.
BMI Research, a company that provides macroeconomic, industry and financial market analysis said growth would be driven by the rising number of those who are getting connected to the national grid under the rural electrification programm. . .Africa: Govts Urged to Invest More in Energy, Bridge Power Deficit
Posted on :Thursday , 23rd March 2017
African states and stakeholders have been urged to invest more in the power sector and close the continent's energy deficit.
Africa Progress Panel chairman and former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) chief, Akinwumi Adesina, made the call during the launch of the "Lights, Power, Action: Electrifying Africa," report ov. . .Kenya: 64% Kenyans 'Most Likely' to Vote for Party Supporting Clean Energy - Survey
Posted on :Tuesday , 7th March 2017
Politicians who want to get elected in the August General Election should settle for a party that supports clean energy, a survey has shown.
According to the survey by Infotrack whose results were released on Monday, almost two-thirds of Kenyans (64 per cent) will "more likely" vote for a political party that supports clean energy.. . .East Africa Taking Considerable Steps to Boost Energy Access - World Bank Report
Posted on :Saturday , 4th March 2017
East African countries are emerging among leaders on the continent when it comes to putting in place policies on access to energy, energy efficiency and investment in renewable sources.
According to a new World Bank report, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda -- unlike many countries in sub-Saharan Africa -- are taking progressive measures which include: A dedicated budget f. . .Please Select an Option
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