Week 32: What happened this week?

Power Pulse: This section will give you the latest weekly news and trends in the energy world. You'll learn about new ideas and innovations that are shaping the future of energy in Africa (and the world).

???? Ethiopia: Over 580,000 Ethiopians Benefit From Off-Grid Energy Solutions Programme.?The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) has revealed that 580,000 citizens of Ethiopia have benefited from the implementation of an off-grid energy solutions programme. Read more here

???? Kenya, Uganda Hold Talks On Fuel Pipeline Extension To Kampala.?According to a report by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Ugandan Energy Minister Ruth Ssentamu visited Kenya last week to meet with Kenyan energy officials, including Principal Secretary Mohammed Liban, and tour the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) headquarters. Read more here

???? AMEA breaks ground on 24-MWp solar project in Uganda.?Dubai-based renewables developer and operator AMEA Power has launched construction works on a 24-MWp solar project in Uganda which is touted as the first and largest utility-scale grid-connected solar facility in the West Nile Region. Read more here

Explore the economic and investment opportunities across different African countries. Our "Africa Unplugged" segment will provide you with the latest weekly news, policy updates, and insights.

???? Kenyan economic growth seen steady at 5.5% in 2025, central bank says.?Kenya’s economy is projected to grow 5.5% in 2025, at a similar rate to this year’s 5.4% growth, central bank Governor Kamau Thugge said this week.?Read more here

???? Rwanda nears universal electricity access.?Rwanda is poised to achieve universal electricity access with household electrification currently at 80 per cent. To gain deeper insights into the country's energy landscape, CNBC Africa spoke to John Bosco Mugiraneza, Director General for Energy at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Read more here

???? Zambia’s proposed mining law bad for investment, miners say.?Zambia’s proposed minerals regulation law could deter investment and deliver a “fatal blow” to plans to raise annual copper output to 3 million tons, two mining bodies said this week.?Read more here

Energizing Insights: Get an exclusive look at how CSI Energy Group is contributing to Africa's just energy transition. In this section, we'll share our latest weekly news.

Community Engagement?

This week, in partnership with our client, GLOBELEQ, we led a community awareness session in Wanyororo, Nakuru County, Kenya, to address the increased traffic of heavy machinery related to our 35MW Menengai Geothermal Power Plant project.? By engaging directly with local motorbike owners (Bodaboda) and discussing concerns like road safety and dust emissions, we aim to mitigate potential risks and foster a safer environment for everyone. The positive response from the community underscores the importance of these efforts.