Three-Year EV Adoption Plan in Kenya Involves an Investment of USD 1.9 Million

Posted on :Monday , 29th April 2024

The nation's energy distributor, Kenya Power, announced that it will invest a total of 1.93 million US dollars over the next three years to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya.

According to Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror, the investment pays for the development of charging stations at various locations throughout the nation as well as the expense o. . .

A Call for Applications to Expedite Green Start-Up Ventures Has Been Issued In Kenya

Posted on :Monday , 1st April 2024

The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is holding a call for applications as part of its Greenbiz initiative to increase the capability and funding of green start-ups creating creative solutions in Kenya, especially in the waste management, water, and energy sectors. The deadline for interested startups to apply is April 15, 2024.

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200 MW of Renewable Energy Are Imported by Kenya from Ethiopia

Posted on :Thursday , 14th March 2024

NAIROBI - Kenya has imported 200 megawatts of renewable energy from Ethiopia, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir. This information comes at a time when Kenya is trying to completely embrace sustainable energy sources.  

The 30th Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) was hosted by the CS, who claimed that the nation also exchanges energy with Uganda.

Smart Meters Boost Kenya Power's Revenue by Sh347 Million

Posted on :Wednesday , 28th February 2024

According to Kenya Power, the company's annual sales have increased by Sh347 million as a result of the installation of 67,000 new smart meters. The company intends to install more of these meters in order to maximize collections from small enterprises.

The meters were installed by the company in an effort to save operating expenses and commercial costs.

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UK to Ensure Sh9.6 Billion Loan for Kenyan Power Line Transmission Improvement

Posted on :Monday , 29th January 2024

Nairobi — The United Kingdom has ensured a Sh9.6 billion credit from the African Improvement Bank (AFDB) to Kenya in climate financing.

This is after the nation was chosen as a beneficiary of the Transmission Network Improvement Project under the Room to Run Sovereign Transaction (R2RS).

British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan expre. . .