Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) allocated KSh.15.5 billion towards power infrastructure in the fiscal year ending June 2026, marking a 14.3% increase in capital expenditure as it bolstered its generation capabilities to address the rising electricity demands of Kenya. Concurrently, the company contributed 8,975 gigawatt hours to the national grid throughout the year, fulfilling 57.2% of the country's electricity requirements. Over 90% of the electricity supplied wa.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
According to a recent World Bank, ESMAP, and GOGLA analysis, sales of off-grid solar goods in Kenya increased from little over 1.7 million units in 2021 to 2.4 million in 2025, solidifying its position as Africa's top market. Kenya sold about 2.4 million off-grid solar products in 2025, up from just over 1.7 million units in 2021, according to the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2026, which was released by the Global Off-Grid Solar Association (GOGLA) and the World Bank's Energy.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
President William Ruto has initiated a major overhaul of the country's extractive industry by opening the expansive Lake Magadi soda ash reserves to multiple fresh operators, effectively moving to dissolve Tata Chemicals' historical monopoly. Speaking during public engagements, the Head of State emphasised that Kenya must pivot away from shipping out unprocessed minerals, declaring that the extensive 240,000-acre resource basin is large enough to sustain several competitive players..... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
Tanzania is strengthening efforts to promote sustainable management of forest resources, with growing attention on reducing pressure on forests while creating new opportunities for the wood and biomass industries. The approach supports environmental conservation, climate action and the development of sustainable alternatives that can make better use of wood-based resources.
The Tanzania Clean Cooking Programme (TCCP) Programme Manager, Fredrick Tunutu, highlighted.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
Kenya’s building and construction sector is set for a significant boost following Devki Group’s KSh 70 billion investment in a new cement and clinker manufacturing plant in Ngaaie, Kitui County. The major industrial development marks an important milestone in strengthening the country’s construction materials industry and supporting Kenya’s growing infrastructure and housing needs.
The new facility is expected to produce approximately 3.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
More than 85,468 people in the Mwanza Region will have better access to clean and safe water because to the government-funded 37.55 billion/-piped water project that connects Ukiliguru, Kolomije, and Usagara to Sumve in Misungwi District. The project is currently 46% complete.
The project is a part of initiatives to bring dependable water supplies closer to communities, which will lessen the strain on homes who rely on far-off or unreliable sources and reduce the distance inh.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2026
A new business platform, Business Network Uganda (BNU), has been established to bring together entrepreneurs, professionals and investors while encouraging trade, investment, knowledge sharing and commercial partnerships between Uganda, Kenya and the broader East African region.
Operating under Bizsphere Club, BNU was officially launched in Kampala on September 19. Speaking at the launch, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Ababu Namwamba, urged the privat.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2026
DP World and GulfCap Africa, based in Kenya, signed an agreement, with Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, for advancing the Mombasa Industrial Park, envisioned as a 222-hectare Special Economic Zone ( SEZ).
The agreement extends the partnership previously announced by DP World and GulfCap Africa. It moves forward plans for development and reinforces DP World’s commitment to expand its investments in Kenya by building compreh.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2026
Association Vehicle Assemblers Limited (AVA) is set to begin assembling the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux in Kenya following the successful completion of a quality confirmation meeting. The introduction of the new Hilux pickup was announced by AVA, marking a significant development for Kenya’s vehicle assembly industry.
The quality confirmation meeting brought together teams from Association Vehicle Assemblers Limited (AVA), CFAO Mobility Kenya and Toyota S.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2026
A technical evaluation of EcoGraf Limited's Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania indicates that initial annual production could scale up by 20% to reach 87,600 tonnes, while simultaneously lowering operating expenses by as much as 6.8%. A September 2026 Value Engineering Review performed by METC-PaulSam JV confirmed that this capacity expansion can be achieved using the existing layout from the February 2026 Updated Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), requiring only an additional USD 1.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 1st October 2026
After Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. commissioned the Athi-Mavindini Water Project in Kathozweni Sub-county, more than 6,500 residents of Mavindini Ward would have better access to dependable and safe water.
Mutula revealed that the water would be connected to two markets and three educational institutions during the project's commissioning.
The project also includes more than 11 kilometers of rising main, 7.5 kilometers of distribution lines, a 10.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 1st October 2026
Kenya is accelerating the development of its sustainable wood industry with a Sh161.8 billion (US$1.25 billion) financing package from the World Bank. The investment is expected to strengthen forestry programmes, support climate-resilient development and promote the responsible management of Kenya’s forest resources.
The funding is set to provide fresh momentum to forest restoration, tree planting and sustainable forestry initiatives across the country. By .... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 1st October 2026
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