Tanzania Seeks $13 Billion to Light Up Nation with Ambitious Energy Reforms

Posted on :Tuesday , 2nd September 2025

Tanzania has announced a bold $13 billion energy investment plan aimed at transforming the country’s electricity landscape, lighting up rural communities, and promoting clean energy solutions. The announcement was made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She outlined Tanzania’s commitment to reaching 72% power connectivity by 2030 through a national energy compact, positioning the cou. . .

$300 Billion Project Set to Revolutionize Tanzania’s Electricity Sector

Posted on :Tuesday , 1st July 2025

By 2030, the Standard Chartered Bank aims to allocate $300 billion toward green and transition-related projects. The bank and Angola's Finance Ministry also inked a 129 billion euro financing deal to expand the nation's solar-powered electrical lighting infrastructure. In order to reduce dependency on conventional light power grids, the project will build photovoltaic systems to sustainably lig. . .

Brightening the Capital - The Impact of Contemporary Lighting on Nairobi’s Infrastructure

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Street and public lighting is a vital element of urban infrastructure that impacts the safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality of a city. In Nairobi, the Energy and Lighting Section of the City County Government has spearheaded significant improvements in public lighting over the past decade. These advancements highlight the city's commitment to modernizing its lighting infrastructure, althou. . .

Rwanda Energy Group Collaborates with ZESA to Implement New Street Lighting System

Posted on :Monday , 14th October 2024

Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide street lighting program, starting with a pilot project in Harare that involves installing over 1,200 new lights.This initiative is part of President Mnangagwa’s "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" policy and his collaboration with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The project will cover approximately 35km of Harare’s major roads, enhancing safety and traf. . .

d.light Receives $176 Million Funding For Building Up Solar-Powered Lighting Products In East Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 7th August 2024

d.light has announced the conclusion of a new financing facility that will purchase $176 million in receivables from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. African Frontier Capital, a social impact-focused investment management company, is providing the fresh financing.

d.light claims it will use the infrastructure to expand its PayGo consumer credit service, making solar-powered i. . .