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As Mega wind farm in Kenya which is the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project- rises from the arid landscape of northwest Kenya’s Marsabit County,one thing is certain-the wind project will not only transform the country’s energy prospects but Africa’s energy landscape.   Seen as a . . .

 The pragmatic decision we took in early 2010 to buy 80 per cent of all equipment and materials needed for electricity distribution locally is paying off.   It is good to note that a number of international companies dealing with manufacturing of meters, transformers, steel structures an . . .

 Kenyan energy firms have met with British investors to secure investment in the growing renewables sector.   The UK-Kenya Renewable Energy Conference in Nairobi hosted around 100 company representatives from both countries to help accelerate the availability of affordable power.   . . .

 Tanzania has secured $258.82 million from the African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency for a high voltage electricity line to connect its national power grid to Kenya's, its power utility said on Sunday. The 400 kilovolt (kV) line will be completed within two ye . . .

 The European Union has donated about Sh13.94 billion (123 million euros) for geothermal exploration in Kenya, head of European Investment Bank Catherine Collin has said.   Speaking yesterday during a site-visit to Olkaria VI in Naivasha , Collin said the bulk of the funds will expand th . . .