Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience A significant moment unfolded in the corridors of Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, one that could redefine the trajectory of Ghana’s…
Uganda Energy Growth Sparks Nile Tensions. Uganda’s recent unveiling of a Chinese-built hydroelectric plant marks a significant milestone in its quest for energy security. This project, poised to boost the nation’s power output, arrives amid a complex backdrop of regional politics and infrastructure development debates. However, questions linger about the project’s long-term viability and the…
New reports reveal that Africa’s energy efficiency policies are starting to show real results, with an average improvement in energy use of around 1.6% per year from 2022 to 2024. This is a big jump from the previous decade, where the rate was less than half of this. The International Energy Agency (IEA) credits this…
Simba Corporation, a leading Kenyan automotive company, recently delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 SUVs to Kenya Power, the national electricity provider. This landmark deal signifies a crucial step forward in Kenya’s journey towards sustainable transportation and cleaner energy. The delivery of two electric SUVs represents a tangible commitment from both companies to promote electric…
Akinwumi Adesina, the charismatic leader at the helm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is a force of nature shaping Africa’s destiny. He is redefining the continent’s development trajectory with bold vision and unwavering determination. Adesina’s audacious plan transcends traditional models, focusing on unlocking Africa’s boundless potential and addressing the foundations of sustainable development. This…
China really wants Africa’s minerals, which affects energy worldwide and Africa’s growth. Their big investments and contracts show they want to control energy supplies, which shows how deeply they’re involved in Africa and how they often take resources. China’s renewed focus on Africa’s mineral resources is driven by the insatiable demand for critical minerals like…
Kenya’s Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) has ignited discussions with its plan, backed by the government, to raise the spillway of Masinga Dam by 1.5 meters. The ambitious project treads a fine line between addressing the immediate threat of overflowing dams due to heavy rainfall and bolstering the country’s long-term hydropower generation capacity. Masinga Dam, the…
Kenya’s electricity leader, KenGen, has taken a significant stride towards its clean energy future. They secured a multibillion-shilling contract to rehabilitate Olkaria I, the country’s oldest geothermal power plant. The project breathes new life into a symbol of Kenya’s pioneering spirit of renewable energy. The upgrade aims to increase Olkaria I’s power generation capacity from…
A wave of African countries has enthusiastically embraced the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, a multistakeholder partnership initiative launched during COP28. This initiative aims to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape by fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of advanced energy storage solutions. Joining the BESS Consortium represents a significant commitment from these nations…
