By Jemosop Faith Kenya is a renewable energy powerhouse, with 90% of its electricity from geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar. Yet, it leans heavily on Ethiopia for power, importing 11% of its daily electricity from its northern neighbor. Why does a nation with abundant resources depend on another’s grid? And what does this mean…
By Jemosop Faith Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and second largest economy, is a paradox. It sits on vast oil and gas reserves, yet its people live in darkness. In 2025, 80 million Nigerians, over 40% of the population lack access to grid electricity, the largest energy access deficit globally. Frequent grid blackouts plague those…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Zambia’s approval of the Kalumbila-Kolwezi (KKIP) transmission line is a major milestone in regional energy cooperation and infrastructure development. The $270 million project, set to connect Zambia’s copper rich North Western province to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represents a significant step toward addressing energy challenges and fostering economic growth…
Written By: Faith Jemosop President Bola Tinubu is set to engage with Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) in a high stakes meeting aimed at resolving the crippling ₦4 trillion debt burden threatening the stability of the nation’s electricity sector. The summit, expected to take place in Abuja, comes amid escalating concerns over liquidity shortfalls, frequent…
Written By: Faith Jemosop If you’ve noticed that your electricity tokens from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) are yielding fewer units for the same amount of money, you’re not alone. Many Kenyans have experienced this phenomenon, leading to questions about the underlying causes. Several factors contribute to the decrease in electricity units received for…
written by ;Faith jemosop. South Africa is often seen as Africa’s energy giant, producing the largest electricity output on the continent. However, despite its significant capacity, the country regularly faces power shortages and load shedding. This contradiction, where South Africa leads in electricity generation yet fails to meet its energy needs, calls attention to the…
written by; Faith Jemosop. In early 2025, Nigeria’s national power grid suffered its first major collapse of the year, plunging the nation into darkness and reigniting concerns over the country’s electricity infrastructure. This incident marked the 13th grid failure in just over a year, revealing the persistent challenges facing Africa’s most populous nation in achieving…
Written By: Faith The long-awaited Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project officially broke ground again on April 11, 2025, marking a significant turning point in regional energy development for East and Southern Africa. With construction set to resume after years of delay, the project is expected to revolutionize power access, strengthen regional cooperation, and stimulate trade across the…
by Faith Jemosop a writer at Africa Digest News. South Africa’s power grid is facing unprecedented pressure, primarily due to the delays in transmission expansion, a vital component of the country’s energy infrastructure. With a growing demand for electricity and increasing reliance on renewable energy, the existing grid is struggling to cope with the evolving…
Nigerian government has reduced electricity subsidies by 35%, following a targeted tariff increase for high-usage consumers implemented last year. This adjustment has generated an additional 700 billion naira in revenue, marking a 70% increase, and has contributed to decreasing the government’s tariff shortfall from 3 trillion to 1.9 trillion naira. The tariff adjustment specifically…
