Kenya is moving to outlaw the import of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) older than 12 years. The official line? Protect the environment and public health by cutting down on the mounting e-waste problem. But pause for a second, why 12 years? Not 10, not 5, not 3? Are gadgets really coming in that are…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. Electricity tokens in Kenya have become more expensive in 2025 and many households are feeling the strain. But how much power does the average Kenyan home really use per month? Forget global estimates. Kenya runs on tokens,…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. If you feel like your electricity tokens don’t go as far as they used to, you’re right. And we have the receipts to prove it. Summary In mid-2024, KSh 100 bought ~4.9 units By late 2025, KSh…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around Finance, energy and renewable energy. If you’re asking “How many token units for 500?”, you’re not alone. With electricity costs rising, every shilling counts and knowing how many KPLC units you get before buying helps you plan better. Short Answer On average, KES…
Eskom has reported a year-on-year reduction in unplanned outages of 1,201 megawatts (MW) a sign that South Africa’s state utility is making visible progress in its Generation Recovery Plan. The improvement has played a major role in sustaining grid stability and extending the current stretch of more than four months without loadshedding. In its latest…
With South Africa’s electricity costs continuing to rise and the national grid under pressure, choosing the right appliances isn’t just about convenience, it’s about smart budgeting and sustainability. Replacing older, inefficient models with modern, energy-efficient ones can drastically cut electricity consumption while reducing carbon footprints. For 2025, the best value lies in appliances that combine…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned the environmental authorization for Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant, ruling that the approval process violated national and international climate obligations. The court found that local communities were inadequately consulted,…
Understanding where electricity goes inside a typical South African home can make the difference between saving or overspending hundreds of rands each month. While the national average household uses about 200 kWh of electricity per month, a few big appliances consume most of that energy. This detailed South African household electricity breakdown reveals which appliances…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. South Africa has unveiled an ambitious new energy roadmap that aims to wean the country off coal and revive a long-abandoned nuclear project, a plan officials describe as the biggest investment in the nation’s post-apartheid era. Under…
A Financial Turning Point That Could Reshape South Africa’s Energy Future For the first time in nearly a decade, Eskom has reported a full-year profit and declared it will pause all new borrowing until 2028. This marks a critical shift for South Africa’s power landscape, one that affects every home, business, and industry connected to…
