Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its new distribution channel initiative designed to extend its market reach and optimise inventory movement across East Africa. Under the Pro Retailer programme, accredited resellers of low-voltage (LV) products in selected regions across the country have been appointed to promote,…
Cape Town and other South African cities frequently experience planned power outages lasting several hours, often stretching to 8–10 hours, as municipalities conduct critical infrastructure maintenance. While these interruptions can be frustrating, they play a vital role in safeguarding the stability of the local grid and preventing larger unplanned blackouts. Planned outages differ fundamentally from…
South Africa can enable an additional 53 GW of electricity generation by rolling out about 14,000 km of new transmission lines over the next decade, a build-out that underpins the country’s shift to cleaner, cheaper power and long-term energy security. Government planning documents and Eskom’s Transmission Development Plan (TDP) converge on these targets, which are…
Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of its flagship MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breaker in West Africa. This premium digital solution sets new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability, helping industries overcome modern energy challenges and ensure business continuity. “Power availability…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Gridworks, the UK government-backed developer of electricity networks in Africa has secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to fund critical development work on the Chimuara–Nacala transmission project in Mozambique. The funding will support technical, legal, and environmental studies and other activities that are essential…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Every year, South Africa faces the same electricity crisis. Every year, the same reasons are cited: aging infrastructure, under-investment in maintenance, and delayed new energy projects. And yet, nothing changes. The power cuts continue. The excuses remain unchanged. The grid remains vulnerable. And the people remain in the dark, both literally…
Over 25% of Kenyans still live without electricity, a troubling statistic in a country hailed for its renewable energy strides. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the World Bank, about 7 to 10 million people in Kenya remain off-grid, even as the country boasts one of Africa’s most diversified renewable energy…
Written By: Faith Jemosop On July 23, 2025, Kenya experienced its highest-ever daily electricity demand at a peak of 2,362.28 megawatts (MW). This sets a new national record, surpassing the previous all‑time high of 2,325.23 MW recorded on July 2, 2025. This unprecedented demand spike is attributed to several converging factors: Industrial expansion across Kenya’s economic…
Written By : Faith Jemosop Tanzania is preparing to finalize an agreement to import electricity via Kenya’s grid, primarily from Ethiopia, through the newly completed Isinya–Singida interconnector. The deal addresses persistent power shortages in Tanzania’s Northern Zone, reduces transmission losses, and leverages cheaper Ethiopian hydroelectricity. The interconnector, energized in December 2024, has enabled a successful trial…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Your tariff category, determined by your three-month average electricity consumption, directly affects how many token units you receive for the shillings you spend. Kenya Power divides domestic users into three brackets: Domestic 1 (Lifeline): 0 to 30 kWh per month, approximately KSh 12.23 per unit Domestic 2 (Ordinary): 31 to 100 kWh per…
