Kenya’s National Energy Policy 2025–2034 sets a bold target: universal electricity and clean cooking by 2030 while steering the country toward net-zero pathways. The plan leans on Kenya’s unmatched geothermal resource and a large portfolio of wind, hydro and solar but whether the policy becomes a model for Africa depends on financing, grid upgrades and…
Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leaders in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With over 90% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, the country has a natural advantage in powering sustainable mobility. EV registrations have grown from just a few dozen in 2018 to more than 4,000 by 2023, reflecting growing interest from…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has taken a decisive step to accelerate the rollout of climate-aligned infrastructure in Africa by committing $40 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD). This injection of capital is aimed at turning early-stage concepts into fully bankable green energy and climate-resilient projects across the…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya’s electricity demand just hit a record high but what does that really mean for the country’s future? On a seemingly ordinary day in July 2025, Kenya quietly reached a milestone that most of the country didn’t notice: the national electricity demand surged to 2,362 megawatts, the highest in its history….
Written By: Faith Jemosop Egypt has commissioned its first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) , a 300 MWh facility powered entirely by solar energy. Developed by AMEA Power, this project is located in the sun-rich Aswan Governorate and is now fully operational, ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date (COD). The BESS is seamlessly…
Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa’s economic recovery, sustainability, and infrastructure development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $474.6 million loan under the second phase of the country’s Infrastructure Acceleration Programme. This funding is geared toward improving infrastructure governance, enhancing the enabling environment for private sector participation, and driving the country’s green growth…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya Accelerates EV Transition Through Strategic Collaborations Kenya’s journey toward sustainable mobility is gaining momentum through a strategic network of collaborations between the government, private companies, international development agencies, and start-ups. These partnerships are driving electric vehicle (EV) adoption by strengthening policy support, improving charging infrastructure, and lowering ownership costs, positioning…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Almost 92% of the world’s population now has access to electricity, according to the newly released Energy Progress Report 2025, a notable advancement compared to previous years. But despite the progress, over 666 million people still lack power, a stark reminder that the world is not on track to meet the…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya’s Electric Vehicle (EV) market has a strong momentum heading into 2025, driven by governmental incentives, growing infrastructure, and expanding model availability. As part of the July 1, 2025 update, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) published a revised Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list, this serves as the taxable value baseline for imported…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Africa’s G20 Potential to Power the World with Renewables Africa’s G20 nations, primarily South Africa, and by extension Egypt and Nigeria through the African Union’s G20 seat, hold a staggering potential: they could produce enough renewable energy to meet global demand. This bold claim, recently explored in global energy analyses, is…
