East
Africa

TANZANIA: AFD lends €230M for electricity, water and sanitation

MAURITIUS: Bonds to finance sustainable development projects

ZIMBABWE: Cement manufacturer PPC to build solar power plant of 32 MWp

MALAWI: $157 million from the World Bank for remedial action on watersheds

MADAGASCAR: Mark Scherz discovers new species of diamond frog on the island

KENYA: Construction work on the Lopeipuke water basin starts

MADAGASCAR: ARC releases more than $2 million for drought-related risks

RWANDA: Drinking water kiosks to be installed in 30 districts by 2022

UGANDA: Working with the UK to promote clean and affordable energy

ZIMBABWE: Centragrid to inject 25 MWp of solar energy into the grid by 2021

SEYCHELLES: Covid-19 delays several water and renewable energy projects

ZAMBIA: Alpha Polyplast obtains US$2.75 million from Inside Capital for recycling

ETHIOPIA: Tendering to drill several geothermal wells at Corbetti

ETHIOPIA: Danske Bank lends €117.3m for Assela’s wind power project of 100 MW

KENYA: Kisumu solar power plant (40 MWp) to be operational by December 2023

GHANA-KENYA: Redavia contracts loan from NDF to provide solar energy to enterprises

UGANDA: US$169.2 million from IDA for irrigation in response to climate emergency

KENYA-GHANA: Redavia’s Covid-19 resilience lease benefits 4 companies

TANZANIA: Isotope hydrology laboratory opens in Dodoma

MALAWI: US$215 million line of credit from Exim Bank of India for drinking water

RWANDA: Country plans to invest 2.4 billion USD for climate plan over 10 years

KENYA: SFC finances d.light to distribute solar kits in rural areas

KENYA: Time buys back two plots of forest to preserve biodiversity

KENYA: Government bans plastics in its forest reserves

KENYA: Ecoligo to equip Rift Valley Roses with a 69 kW floating solar power plant

ZIMBABWE: TSS to install 90 MW solar power plant in Chiredzi

KENYA: GE completes construction of wind farm (100 MW) at Kipeto

AFRICA: Pele Green Energy plans to scale up wind and solar projects

ETHIOPIA: Lotus Energy to install power plant (500 MW) for Effort Group

KENYA: Renewvia commissions 3 mini-grids in Turkana and Marsabit counties

RWANDA: Bamboo-to-toilet paper factory, to be constructed

TANZANIA: Rift Valley Energy connects its 2.4 MW wind farm to Mwenga

RWANDA: €9.4 million raised to preserve the Sebeya river

MADAGASCAR: Wattec installs solar system on ABC’s rooftop in Antananarivo

TANZANIA: AFD loans USD 76 million for drinking water project in Morogoro

SOUTH SUDAN: Scatec Solar connects PV solar system for IOM in Malakal

SOMALIA: Beco builds 8 MWp solar power plant in Mogadishu

KENYA: $1.5 million EU grant for Maragoli Forest conservation

ZIMBABWE: SolGas Energy to commission its solar power plant in Hwange in August

ETHIOPIA: Poachers kill six elephants near Mago National Park

AFRICA: GRMF call for applications to finance geothermal projects

ZIMBABWE: ZimFund injects $1 million into Chitungwiza sanitation projects

MALI – UGANDA: Denmark supports climate change mitigation

ZIMBABWE: Vaya Africa launches new fleet of electric taxis

RWANDA: Ignite Power reaches 5,000 homes with solar kits in two months

KENYA: Government prepares new law on waste recovery

MADAGASCAR: American school of Antananarivo now solar-powered

KENYA: Chico launches major wastewater treatment project in Kiambu and Ruaka

ETHIOPIA-MOROCCO: Fostering partnerships in the renewable energy sector

ZIMBABWE: Rehabilitate Bulilima Dam to reduce human-wildlife conflict

ZIMBABWE: CWE to finally commission Gwayi-Shangani Dam in 2022

RWANDA: New climate plan requires $11bn investment

RWANDA: REPP completes financing of Arc Power’s mini-grids project

MADAGASCAR: ADF supports Sahofika hydropower project with a €4 million loan

ZAMBIA: REPP finances drilling of 3 geothermal wells on Bweengwa site

KENYA: Government reaffirms vision of planting 1.8 billion trees by 2022

ZAMBIA: ZESCO Limited and Power China sign $548 million solar contracts

KENYA: Five bidders selected for Olkaria VI geothermal power plant

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC wants to boost its power generation through net-metering

DJIBOUTI: Government approves Engie’s solar pv project in Grand Bara

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC launches call for tenders on several solar power plants

UGANDA: Kamapala taxi-bike drivers move to electric bikes

DJIBOUTI: AfDB grants US$ 3.22 million for geothermal project around Lake Assal

RWANDA: Nots Solar Lamps builds solar home systems factory

MADAGASCAR: USAID and McCormick provide $3 million for biodiversity conservation

ETHIOPIA: Tulu Moye geothermal project receives $10 million loan from CTF

ETHIOPIA: Country launches new dam project to boost agriculture

ZAMBIA: DPA moves in and wants to provide solar energy to companies

DRC-RWANDA: Both countries join forces to preserve Lake Kivu’s biodiversity

MALAWI: Mzimba water and sanitation project receives Prince Talal Award

KENYA: 18 vultures die from poisoning in Laikipia

DJIBOUTI: MIGA guarantees investments in Ghoubet wind farm for $92 million

MOZAMBIQUE: FUNAE seeks consultants for solar mini-grids projects

KENYA: Tatu inaugurates water and sanitation testing laboratory

ZAMBIA: Towards surplus electricity production from renewable energies

AFRICA: AFD and ADEME support ten off-grid electrification projects

MALAWI: Gilkes completes second phase of Ruo-Ndiza hydroelectric project

TANZANIA-Covid-19: Jumeme to provide free electricity to health centres

MADAGASCAR: Covid-19 exacerbates environmental crimes

UGANDA: Geothermal exploration suspended in Kibiro, Panyimur and Buranga

ETHIOPIA: Water supply Dam to be built at Mekaneselam worth $32 million

KENYA: 1.3M households will have access to electricity via solar off-grid

TANZANIA: Ndedo acquires solar-powered desalination systems

MADAGASCAR: Green’N’Kool introduces ecological soap to fight Covid-19

KENYA: Loon’s first solar-powered balloon brings internet connection

RWANDA-KENYA: One Tree Planted supports farmers by planting 80,000 trees

EASTERN AFRICA: Concern over rising Lake Victoria waters

KENYA: EU raises €1.8 million for water and sanitation against Covid-19

UGANDA: IDA provides $78 million for forest preservation and development

TANZANIA: Rufiji Dam infrastructure contract awarded to Elsewedy

UGANDA-TANZANIA: AfDB says no funding for crude oil pipeline (EACOP)

KENYA: EAIF and Finnfund finance 15 MW Kaptis Hydroelectric Project

RWANDA: Akagera Park loses one of five black rhinos from European zoos

ZAMBIA: Towards exploitation of a geothermal site around River Bweengwa

MOZAMBIQUE: Covid-19 hampers Ncondezi Energy’s solar off-grid project

ETHIOPIA: Renaissance Dam will be impounded in July 2020.

TANZANIA: REPP finances wind energy project by Rift Valley Energy in Mwenga (2.4 MW)

GHANA / KENYA: Redavia launches “Covid-19 Resilience Lease” for enterprises

TANZANIA: CAMARTEC employs more than 10,000 people through biogas technology

KENYA: Ergon Solair to build 40 MWp solar power plant in Kisumu

ETHIOPIA: EEP and Tulu Moye geothermal project developers sign PPA

ETHIOPIA: Power purchase contract for Corbetti geothermal project

KENYA: Park shutdown due to Covid-19 puts wildlife at risk

SEYCHELLES: 30% territorial waters declared marine protected areas

RWANDA: Each district will have an e-waste collection point

RWANDA: Camera traps to survey biodiversity in Nyungwe Park

MALAWI: Close to €600,000 in carbon tax collected in just two months

MADAGASCAR: Russia and UNDP finance water and electricity in the south

SEYCHELLES: Providence solar power plant construction starts in July

KENYA : Metier takes 40% stake in Kaptis hydroelectric project

ETHIOPIA: Water Ways will provide water and irrigation infrastructure

RWANDA: Government to install 1 million m² of cooling roofs by 2021

MALAWI: 2 million improved stoves by 2020 for biogas cooking

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

TANZANIA: Greenlight energises 1.5 million people with solar kits

KENYA: REREC partners with SAP Ariba for renewable energy distribution

UGANDA: Amea Power to build four solar and wind farms in two regions

RWANDA: Howard Buffet launches solar-powered irrigation system in Nasho

KENYA: 40 desalination systems financed by carbon offsetting

UGANDA: European Union grants €90.4 million for green economy

NIGERIA/KENYA: Renewvia Energy and DPI join forces to provide solar off grid

KENYA: Redavia to deliver solar system to Exotic EPZ

ETHIOPIA: TMGO starts drilling at Tulu Moye geothermal site

KENYA: GDC diversifies use of geothermal steam in western Kenya

KENYA: Two of the three white giraffes in the world killed

SEYCHELLES: Plastic arch to raise awareness of ocean pollution

MALAWI: Thames Water launches HOPS2O beer to finance drinking water projects

MADAGASCAR: Re-activating 512 to denounce environmental crimes

BURUNDI: Water supply project for 45,000 people in Bubanza province

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

SOUTHERN SUDAN: Scatec Solar connects hybrid off grid for UNIMISS in Juba

TANZANIA: Jaza raises $1.7 million to bring solar energy to rural areas

MADAGASCAR: 60 million trees to be planted for 60 years of independence

ZIMBABWE: Holt Holding will invest $7 million in a 10 MWp solar power plant

MOZAMBIQUE: Funae and Enabel issue call for tenders for mini-grids project

KENYA: Chemususu’s drinking water system to be commissioned in June 2020

BURUNDI: IDA grants $100 million for electrification via mini-solar grids

KENYA: Government bans killing of donkeys threatened by Chinese trade

SEYCHELLES: Sinohydro to complete work on La Gogue dam in June 2020

KENYA: AfDB Provides US$150 million to electrify 250,000 households with solar energy

ETHIOPIA: EEP signs EPC contract for Aluto Langano geothermal power plant

KENYA: Vestas sells its shares in the Lake Turkana wind farm capital

ZIMBABWE: Bulawayo water and sanitation project to be completed by end 2020

KENYA: Millions of flamingoes threatened by deforestation

KENYA: KenGen to carry out new studies on the Akiira geothermal site

KENYA: Azuri Technologies encourages rural women to use solar energy

TANZANIA: Makang’wa will benefit from a solar-powered water supply system

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

DJIBOUTI: Siemens Gamesa will build the 60 MW Ghoubet wind farm

TANZANIA: Moshi embarks on waste recycling with the support of Tübingen (Germany)

KENYA: GreenTec invests in waste recovery start-up Ecodudu

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

SEYCHELLES: Presidency acquires small-scale 90 kWp solar power plant

AFRICA: Kigali will host a water treatment exhibition in March 2020

ZAMBIA: Saurea’s solar engine will pump water for irrigation for 20 years

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

UGANDA: Chinese CEEC to supply 500 MWp of photovoltaic solar energy

EASTERN AFRICA: Lake Victoria clean-up programme underway

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

KENYA: Unilever introduces 100% recyclable plastic packaging in East Africa

TANZANIA: French Group Rossignol to plant 25,000 trees

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

KENYA: 6th Solar Off-Grid Conference to be held in Nairobi in February 2020

UGANDA: BBS Energy launches “Envirocook” project for eco-friendly cooking

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

ZAMBIA: CCEC suspends work on Kafulafuta Dam construction site

RWANDA: Kigali Green City project receives €9.6m grant from KfW

DJIBOUTI: Ghoubet wind project (60 MW) enters construction phase

MADAGASCAR: Drought drives 730,000 people to food insecurity

RWANDA: Exim Bank of China lends $214 million for Nyabarongo II Dam Project

KENYA: Nakuru to host wastewater management conference in March 2020

25 March 2020, Nakuru, Kenya

EASTERN AFRICA: Locusts invasion, another impact of climatic fluctuations

TANZANIA: Government inaugurates drinking water project in Zanzibar

MADAGASCAR: NGOs oppose transfer of 60,000 ha of land to Elite Agro LLC

KENYA: Solar Expo Kenya’s 7th edition to host participants from 20 countries in June 2020

3-5 June 2020, Nairobi, Kenya

AFRICA: ACCF provides $4.7 million for climate change adaptation

KENYA: Government re-launches work on Thiba Dam with $6 million

MOZAMBIQUE: Large herbivores wipe out invasive plant at Gorongosa National Park

ZIMBABWE: Tatanga and Sable Chemicals agree on a 50 MWp solar power station

AFRICA: Successful Africa-UK summit on green energy sector

TANZANIA: 36 Serengeti lions to be moved urgently

BURUNDI: Construction work on the Mubuga solar power plant resumes

MADAGASCAR: Europe grants 65 M€ for a major drinking water project in Tananarive

RWANDA: Empower signs PPA for Rucanzogera mini-hydro project

TANZANIA: Training centre for renewable energy to be set up in Tanzania

KENYA: Locust invasion threatens crops in north-eastern Kenya

KENYA: Water Security Congress opens in April 2020

April, 27-30 avril, Nairobi

MOZAMBIQUE: Efacec wins construction (EPC) contract for the Metoro solar power plant

RWANDA: Capital Kigali gets central sewerage system

EAST AFRICA: AfDB grants €8 million for the Ruzizi IV hydropower project

AFRICA: France co-finances 20 projects ahead of the Sustainable City Summit

KENYA: East Africa’s first green bond finally listed on stock exchange

UGANDA: German football club plants trees for environmental protection

SEYCHELLES: Providence floating solar power plant to be built by Quadran

ZIMBABWE: African forum on sustainable development to be held in February 2020

24-27 février, Zimbabwe

TANZANIA: Sany Heavy to produce 600 MW of wind power in the country

MADAGASCAR: AfDB Guarantees €89.4 M for Sahofika Hydroelectric Project

UGANDA: Royal Techno launches explorations on two geothermal sites

AFRICA: Filatex to supply 150 MWp of solar energy in four countries

KENYA: Inhabitants of Meru, strongly against relocation of water treatment plant

UGANDA: New $200 million fund created to prevent climatic disasters

KENYA: Jiangxi International commissions 50 MWp Garissa Solar Power Plant

RWANDA: Green bank creation on government’s agenda

MALAWI: Phanes Group finances $67M for the Nkhotakota Solar Power Plant

MADAGASCAR: Cactus plants increase biogas production tenfold

BURUNDI: SEFA earmarks $990,000 for a solar hybrid power plant project

MOZAMBIQUE: Neoen reaches financial closure for Metoro power plant

AFRICA-FRANCE: 1,000 entrepreneurs invited to the 2020 Sustainable City Summit

AFWA 2020: To improve solutions for a better access to water and sanitation in Africa

February 24-27 2020, Kampala

MADAGASCAR: Indian Baobab+ and Airtel join forces to distribute solar kits

UGANDA: Government action plan to address Kalagala compensation area

KENYA: Nairobi steps in for a better management of the Dandora landfill

ZIMBABWE: Parvalue Energy authorised to build solar power plant in Bulawayo

UGANDA: HP Gauff and Artelia to expand Kampala’s drinking water network

SOUTH SUDAN: Elsewedy Electric to build solar power plant near Juba

UGANDA: Government relaunches Murchison Falls hydroelectric project

MADAGASCAR: Start up Jirogasy produces and distributes solar systems locally

ZIMBABWE: DPA inaugurates solar off grid on the rooftop of a Schweppes plant

MALAWI: Catherine Chaima, finalist for the African Engineering Innovation Award

KENYA: GRMF grants $18.6 million to GDC for its Baringo-Silali geothermal project

ZAMBIA: AfDB and FVC finance rural electrification by renewable energy sources

KENYA: Government invests $791 million for two drinking water projects in the country

KENYA: Mombasa Cement acquires wind farm to replace inefficient grid

ETHIOPIA: Voith wins contract to upgrade Gilgel Gibe II power plant

KENYA: Meeco builds a mini solar power plant of 54 kWp for Cottar’s 1920 Camp

MOZAMBIQUE: Government inaugurates drinking water facilities in Vanduzi

KENYA: Local governments take the lead in combating pollution of Lake Victoria

ZIMBABWE: Solar powered pumped hydroelectric energy storage plant by Ngonyezi

KENYA: Moscow supports action against water hyacinth on Lake Victoria

MADAGASCAR: Cap Sud connects mini hybrid solar power plant near Ilakaka

SEYCHELLES: Solar power plant in Romainville will be operational in January 2020

MALAWI: 17 black rhinos transferred from South Africa to Liwonde Park

KENYA: Strabag suspends construction work on Thiba irrigation dam

ZIMBABWE: ATC invests $14 million for Gwanda’s first phase of solar project

KENYA: Murang’a landfill project restarts and will be delivered by March 2020

KENYA: 2030 WRG and EPA support Nairobi in the management of industrial wastewater

ZAMBIA: Mphepo Power launches studies for its Unika I wind project

KENYA: Kisumu government launches bidding for solar off-grid projects

ETHIOPIA/EGYPT: For a peaceful solution to the dispute over the Renaissance Dam?

KENYA: Bamburi Cement relies on biomass to reduce costs of production

KENYA: EIB cancels $190 million loan for Akiira geothermal project

AFRICA: AfDB completes establishment of Adaptation Benefits Mechanism

ZIMBABWE: Caledonia issues bid for off-grid in its Blanket mine

ZAMBIA: Univergy will invest $200 million to produce 200 MWp from solar energy

RWANDA: Volkswagen launches electric car pilot project in Kigali

KENYA: Government negotiates with Almar for desalination of water in Lotikipi

ETHIOPIA: KenGen signs drilling contract for Tulu Moye geothermal project

UGANDA: Solar off-grids are being installed in barracks to reduce expenses

KENYA: Kenergy Renewables to build a 40-megawatt solar power plant in Rumuruti

AFRICA: Speak Up Africa aims to train journalists on sanitation issues

GHANA: Climate Chance Summit calls for more action on climate change

MALAWI: Government inaugurates Mulanje’s drinking water project

TANZANIA: Government fills dry ponds to save hippos

KENYA: Geocycle wants to eliminate 3 million litres of used engine oil per year

AFRICA: AfDB requests research to promote creation of “green” banks

KENYA: Construction of the Menengai geothermal power plant will start in December

UGANDA: NEMA chooses six companies to manage faecal sludge in Kampala

KENYA: Call for tenders to renovate Migori’s and Isebania’s drinking water network

ETHIOPIA: CGGC launches work relating to Mekelle drinking water project

KENYA: Turkana County intends to step up the desalination project in Lotikipi

KENYA: Unit II of Olkaria V geothermal power plant is operational

KENYA: Green bond gives Acorn $41 million for eco-friendly housing

KENYA: AfDB grants $34.6 million for drinking water and sanitation in urban areas

MALAWI: A loan of $150 million is needed to improve access to electricity

RWANDA: Ofid lends $20 million for water and sanitation in four districts

ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE: GE and Freyssinet to rehabilitate Kariba spillway

KENYA: EIB and FMO provide €106 million for two 80 MW solar projects

ETHIOPIA: EEU launches call for tenders to supply 25 hybrid mini-grids

ZIMBABWE: ZERA approves 39 solar projects worth $2.3 billion

ZIMBABWE: Government allocates $1.3 million for a drinking water project in Chivi

MADAGASCAR: Will hydroelectric projects impede the rise in the price of kWh?

ZIMBABWE: Government provides $37.4 million to address water shortages in Harare

TANZANIA: World Bank finances drinking water in 165 villages

KENYA: GDC carries out first drilling operations at Baringo-Silali geothermal site

ETHIOPIA: CET opens electricity transmission line linking country to Kenya

KENYA: Government provides land for Likoni desalination plant

MALAWI: Khato Civils seeks funding for Lilongwe-Salima water project

KENYA: $100 million from IFC and Water.org for banks that finance drinking water

AFRICA: AFD launches call for proposals to develop off-grid energy

ZAMBIA: Sinohydro halts work at Kafue Gorge Dam site

ZAMBIA: Planning to import 300 MW of electricity from South Africa

MADAGASCAR: Japan provides $4.4 million for coral reef conservation

MOZAMBIQUE: Consortium for technical assistance to Mphanda Nkuwa Dam

ETHIOPIA: ACWA Power secures Gad and Dicheto solar power plants contract

MOZAMBIQUE: Fenix partners with Vodacom and Vodafone to provide solar kits

ZAMBIA: $46 million from KfW to renovate Chishimba hydroelectric power plant

TANZANIA: Nine black rhinos transferred from South Africa to Serengeti Park

RWANDA: Solar kit supplier, Bboxx launches online payment service

KENYA: KPLC invests $6.7 million for hybrid off grid in rural areas

UGANDA: NWSC to start construction of Nalukolongo wastewater treatment plant

KENYA/SIERRA LEONE: USTDA finances two renewable energy projects

KENYA: 642 basins installed to improve irrigation in rural areas

UGANDA: Sinohydro conducts preliminary tests on Karuma’s 600 MW dam

ZAMBIA: CCEC to provide water to Ndola through Kafulafuta Dam

NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA: Partnership for 5,000 MW solar megaproject

ZIMBABWE: Government will install 600 boreholes in 8 rural provinces

ZIMBABWE: Several renewable energy projects to supply national grid with 300 MW

MALAWI: Toshiba offers scholarship to a student for training in geothermal energy

SOMALIA: ADF finances drinking water and sanitation project in Kismayo and Baidoa

MADAGASCAR: Neho will start construction of Sahofika dam in early 2020

KENYA: Windlab and Eurus to build 80 MW hybrid power plant in Meru

ZAMBIA: Elsewedy Electric and Toyota Tsusho will build 2 solar parks of 50 MW

UGANDA: Government cancels Murchison Falls hydroelectric project

MOZAMBIQUE: Call for tenders to connect 260,000 households to national grid

MOZAMBIQUE: Gigawatt Global to build 50 MW solar power plant in Lichinga

MADAGASCAR: 35 MW hydroelectric power plant in project in Antananarivo

ETHIOPIA: Biomethane to be supplied by 3 companies via wastewater treatment plants

TANZANIA: Government will kill 10% of country’s crocodiles and hippos

KENYA: Belgium releases $28 million for drinking water project in Mavoko

ZIMBABWE: All-female rangers unit achieves unexpected success

ZAMBIA: Feasibility study by WSP USA for 150 MW hybrid project

KENYA: Several drinking water projects finalised in Siaya County

SEYCHELLES: Over 700 solar-powered homes for the neediest.

ZIMBABWE: India lends $42 million to boost access to electricity

ETHIOPIA: Working on an electricity pricing formula for off grids

MOZAMBIQUE: Scatec Solar and partners successfully connect Mocuba power plant

TANZANIA / UGANDA: KPCL completes project financing for Kikagati Dam Project

ZIMBABWE: Power Ventures wants to supply Hwange with 107 MW of solar energy

AFRICA: Egypt will build solar power plants in 7 African countries

ETHIOPIA: Over 350 million trees planted in 12 hours

KENYA: new waste regulations for Nakuru markets

EAST AFRICA: European Union provides $56 million in aid for drought relief

RWANDA: Bboxx becomes diversified with the launch of biogas and LPG cooking

EAST AFRICA: SN Power and IPS will develop Ruzizi III dam project

AFRICA: “Rhino bonds” to be issued by 2020 to protect black rhinos

KENYA: KenGen connects Olkaria V geothermal power plant’s first unit

EAST AFRICA: ALT launches regional water management project for Lake Tanganyika

ZAMBIA: Kalahari GeoEnergy conducts research for geothermal project

ZAMBIA: Government allocates new funds for Chongwe water project

KENYA: Potable water and sanitation project launched in Mwala

DJIBOUTI: UNDP signs financial agreements for 17 environmental NGOs

ETHIOPIA: Government set to launch two RE projects

TANZANIA: Stiegler’s Gorge dam construction begins on July 26

KENYA: Olkaria power plant will supply the West by March 2020

ZIMBABWE: Yaowei Technology allocates $15 million for solar energy development

AFRICA: Scientists initiate SafeWaterAfrica for wastewater treatment

KENYA: Government unveils Africa’s largest wind energy project

MOROCCO: Ongoing discussions with AfDB on implementing “Desert to Power”

TANZANIA: CBEA finances PowerGen to provide 60 solar mini-grids

UGANDA: Kampala extends waste collection mandate by one year

ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE: GE and Power China start construction of Batoka Gorge in 2020

UGANDA: Total summoned by 5 NGOs for environmentally damaging activities

MAURITIUS: New seawater desalination plant on Rodrigues Island

MADAGASCAR: Government implements drinking water project in Androy

KENYA: Elephants and rhinos gradually escape poaching

EASTERN AFRICA: Engineers drilled in geothermal energy in Kenya thanks to GDC

SOUTH SUDAN: AfDB Approves $24 Million for Water and Sanitation Project

RWANDA: $80 million irrigation and drought control project launched

ZAMBIA: Western Power allocates $500 million to Ngonye hydroelectric project

AFRICA: R&D emerges in renewable energy centres from West to East Africa

KENYA: Court holds up China’s coal-fired power plant project

EAST AFRICA: TDB Bank will finance several renewable energy projects

RWANDA: 5 rhinos from European zoos regain their freedom

KENYA: MCX Environmental to build 30-megawatt solar park in Mwale

ZAMBIA / ZIMBABWE: GE and Power China to build Batoka Gorge Dam

MADAGASCAR: Trysbas Energy will supply 50 MW of solar energy within 5 years

RWANDA: Dutch Nots will manufacture equipment for solar kit suppliers

BURUNDI: German Voith Hydro will furnish Kabu 16 hydroelectric power plant

UGANDA: Popular opposition to dam construction near Murchison Falls

KENYA: Efforts to expand forest cover and restore land

COMOROS: AfDB brings to €25.22 million its contribution for renewable energy

SEYCHELLES: Several IPPs competing to develop floating solar power plant

KENYA: Lower Nzoia River irrigation project finally on track

ETHIOPIA: KenGen wins $52 million contract for geothermal project in Tulu Moye

KENYA: $47 million line of credit for off-grid suppliers in rural areas

RWANDA: Government launches €34 million flood control programme

ZIMBABWE: Country to exit CITES and sell large ivory stock

AFRICA: 21 scientists receive scholarships for climate-related studies

ZIMBABWE: Jiangxi, once again delayed in Marowanyati dam construction

ETHIOPIA: Reykjavik will launch Corbetti and Tulu Moye projects in September 2019

TANZANIA: Trophy hunting imports once again authorised by the US

UGANDA: 10 MW photovoltaic solar power plant comissioned in Bufulbi

DJIBOUTI: Engie to build 30 MW solar power plant in Grand Bara

KENYA: Zhongmei to deliver water project in Nairobi area by end 2019

TANZANIA: Dawasa reinvests close to $2 million in water projects in Dar es Salaam

KENYA: Vitens Evides supports public water companies in Nakuru County

KENYA: Globeleq will soon launch Malindi Solar Park construction

TANZANIA: New law bans plastic bags

KENYA: Koko Networks offers bioethanol as an alternative to charcoal

ZAMBIA: Engie plans installation of 10 containerised mini-grids in rural areas

MADAGASCAR: Government allocates €12 million for drinking water supply

KENYA: CrossBoundary puts mini-grid into service at Unilever tea factory

MADAGASCAR: Neho will build Sahofika hydroelectric power plant

ETHIOPIA: World Bank supports private investments on 1,000 MW renewable energy

KENYA: EIB and AFD finance a water and sanitation project in Kisumu

KENYA: Industrialists join forces with young people for waste management in Dandora

KENYA: CWSB will provide drinking water to several villages in Voi

RWANDA: AfDB finances Bboxx’s expansion in rural areas

ZAMBIA: EIB provides €5 million for drinking water and sanitation project

UGANDA: Major water and sanitation projects to serve Kampala

MALAWI: Droege to build solar floating power plant (20 MW) in Monkey Bay

KENYA: Four counties together invest $106 million in water and sanitation

KENYA: Aqua Advise and Systel intend investing in desalination in Turkana

KENYA: Young engineer develops solar refrigerator for improved food preservation

UGANDA: NWSC and Suez sign agreement for €120 million water and sanitation project

ETHIOPIA: EEP reactivates two turbines at Tekezé hydroelectric power plant

RWANDA: Government plans to invest $440 million for 3-year water supply project

UGANDA: Sinohydro to put Karuma dam into service by December 2019

ZIMBABWE: Plans construction of three 250MW solar power plants

RWANDA: $5 billion pilot sustainable city will emerge next to Kigali by 2020

KENYA: Kalpataru, Sieyuan and Nari will transport Olkaria’s geothermal energy

RWANDA: Morocco will contribute to strengthening radioprotection measures

TANZANIA: Dodoma calls on Kenya to stop damming projects on Mara River

KENYA: CDC Group invests $66 million in Malindi’s 52 MWp solar project

RWANDA: Culligan International activates two drinking water plants in Kigali

MADAGASCAR: Lemurs and habitat at risk of extinction

UGANDA: Nakasongola authorities launch reforestation programme

ZIMBABWE: DPA activates 466 kWp solar mini grid for Econet Wireless

MALAWI: Government wants to accelerate safe drinking water supply in Mulanje

ETHIOPIA: CGGC to commission Genale Dawa III Dam

ETHIOPIA: State will invest $1.8 billion in renewable energy transmission

Solar Africa 2019: Preparing for the sixth edition in Kenya

25-27 July Nairobi, Kenya

ZIMBABWE: ZINWA finally restores drinking water in Idai-affected areas

KENYA: Weeco Recycling will in partnership with Petco recycle plastic waste

Vedanta, to be sued in London for pollution by Zambia’s subsidiary

TANZANIA: Government provides $309 million for Stiegler’s Gorge hydroelectric project

ZAMBIA: Ngonye solar plant (34 MW) already operational

MALAWI: JCM issues tender for 20 MW solar park construction

TANZANIA: Ngozi geothermal power plant construction to start in 2021

AFRICA SOLAR: Kigali firmly awaits solar energy investors

Kigali, May, 23-25 2019

MALAWI: AfDB strengthens post-cyclone fight against climate change

KENYA: Nanchang Foreign initiates drinking water plant construction in Kimugu

KENYA: Towards government takeover of electronic waste

SEYCHELLES: Government and FAO invest $5 million in forest management and bioenergy

KENYA: Rerec announces 147 new solar power plants following Garissa’s success

EAST AFRICA: KawiSafi raises $70 million to expand solar off grid

KENYA: Jack Nyawanga recycles animal bones into jewellery

AFRICA: AFD and ANRU create “smart cities” network for 12 African cities

TANZANIA: CCECC provides water and sanitation to 50,000 people in Misungwi

ETHIOPIA: Tulu Moye Geothermal launches call for tenders on phase I of its project

ZIMBABWE: Labacorp Power, negotiating for 900 MW mega solar project

KENYA: Government launches drinking water and irrigation projects in Laikipia

MALAWI: IFC InfraVentures invests in Mpatamanga hydroelectric project

ETHIOPIA: Bill to encourage private investment in geothermal energy

KENYA: Equator Energy provides 1 MW mini solar power plant in Tatu City

KENYA: Zhejiang Kaishan to build Menengai III geothermal power plant

ZAMBIA: Three consortia selected for six solar projects under GET FiT programme

ZAMBIA: Engie’s first Power Corner inaugurated, in presence of executive committee

ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE: Kariba dam rehabilitation in urgent progress

RWANDA: Government joins forces with China Bamboo to promote the product.

ZAMBIA: Xago and Blue Chip win $500 million contract for solar park

RWANDA: Sinohydro invests $214 million in Nyabarongo II dam construction

ERITREA: Solarcentury supplies two 2.25 MW hybrid mini-grids to EEC

RWANDA: Symbion Power invests $200 million in biogas power plant

KENYA: Government allocates $69 million for drinking water supply in Lamu and Garsen

KENYA: Kenya Breweries will reuse its wastewater in Kisumu

RWANDA: State invests €98 million in Muvumba’s multipurpose dam

KENYA: Schneider Electric launches containerised and assembled mini grids on site

UGANDA: Prepaid drinking water reaches Buikwe through community project

RWANDA: Kigali tries public-private partnership in the water sector

UGANDA: To relaunch 6.6 MW Nyagak hydroelectric project

MAURITIUS: Smart city Port-Louis, first African city where life’s good

KENYA: InfraCo Africa invests $2.2 million in two Gigawatt Global solar power plants

MALAWI/TANZANIA: Alliance for Songwe River Basin development

MALAWI: NRWB launches Karonga City drinking water supply project

KENYA: Livelihoods Carbon Fund investments increase to €8 million

ZAMBIA: Bangweulu’s solar park (54 MW) recently delivered by Neoen and IDC

ZIMBABWE: Sinohydro will build four water treatment plants for $237 million in Harare

TANZANIA: Eurus Energy invests $10 million in Winlab and Miombo Hewani wind farm

KENYA: Kenwind obtains authorisation for $210 million investment in Lamu wind project

SOUTHERN SUDAN: Aptech Africa offers containerised solar mini-grids

KENYA: Tax incentives for biodegradable packaging to be introduced soon

KENYA: KenGen will commission Olkaria V geothermal power plant in June 2019

KENYA: GRMF injects $13 million into Baringo-Silali geothermal project

KENYA: National Bank partners with Impact Water to provide drinking water for schools

AFRICA: Sida invests $50 million to develop solar kits in three countries

MALAWI: Egenco to produce 20 MW of solar energy via call for tenders

ZIMBABWE: Government issues call for tenders for DWSP near Harare

TANZANIA: Jumeme will supply 11 hybrid mini-grids to islands in Lake Victoria

AFRICA: BBOXX raises €6 million via crowd funding, the highest ever on solar energy

UGANDA: EAIF and PIDG invest $27 million in Kikagati hydroelectric project

KENYA: UK Aid Direct finances community recycling project near Nairobi

ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE: Three companies competing for Batoka Gorge project

ETHIOPIA: KenGen and Shandong Kerui win 70 MW geothermal drilling contract

SAHEL: States adopt Climate Investment Plan of about $400 billion

KENYA: AstraZeneca and CISL start up 50 biogas digesters

TANZANIA: Five game reserves officially transformed into national parks

KENYA: Sinohydro’s Nzoia irrigation project interrupted by displaced residents

ETHIOPIA: Welenchiti City acquires water supply and sanitation system

RWANDA: Volkswagen intends launching electric vehicles on the market

ETHIOPIA: ECWC commissions Gidabo Irrigation Dam

KENYA: Boreal Light to build 19 solar powered desalination units

ETHIOPIA: CGGC invests $40 million in Grand Renaissance hydroelectric project

KENYA: KenGen to increase Ngong Hills wind farm capacity by 10 MW

KENYA: Vr and Woima plan to produce electricity and biogas from waste

KENYA: Innova to invest $40 million for insulation panel manufacturing plant

UGANDA: 24 MW Kabulasoke solar park commissioned by Xsabo and GLAE

ETHIOPIA: Eden seeks new partners to continue country’s reforestation

TANZANIA: Solar energy to facilitate irrigation in Meru

UGANDA: AFD invests €270 million in two water and sanitation projects

KENYA: Government wants to strengthen wetlands protection

TANZANIA: Government invests $8.7 million in Ngozi geothermal project

KENYA: Government plans to build drinking water plant in Mandera

TANZANIA: Sugar-cane plantation to be transformed into reserve, soon

EASTERN AFRICA: GEF funds Lake Victoria sanitation project

KENYA: Canadian PWRDF and local association UDO bring water to villages

UGANDA: CWE commissions 183.2 MW Isimba hydroelectric dam

ZAMBIA: Six farmers join forces to build Luombwa dam

KENYA: AGL will take over drilling for Akiira geothermal project

UGANDA: Egypt funds Kariba invasive grass control project

RWANDA: Climate and greenhouse gas control laboratory launched

ETHIOPIA: Government issues bids to install 798 MW of solar power

AFRICA: One Planet Summit to be held in Nairobi for the first time

Nairobi, 14th March 2019

MADAGASCAR: Successful ecological fertiliser made from bat droppings

TANZANIA: Construction of Stiegler’s Gorge Dam to begin in June 2019

EAST AFRICA: Companies that supply the solar mini-grid market

ETHIOPIA: Gidabo dam to be commissioned in a few days

Uganda: Government reaches out to investors to boost green economy

KENYA: Government to invest $491 million to facilitate access to water

KENYA: UNDP launches $4 million project for biodiversity conservation

SOLAR MINI-GRID: AIIM finances Bboxx projects in Central and East Africa

KENYA: IHE Delft installs smart toilets in Nairobi

Kenya: Solar cow to light up Africa and school goers

KENYA: Disposing waste in the environment could be punishable by imprisonment

KENYA: After Addis Ababa, Nairobi will incinerate waste and produce electricity

MOZAMBIQUE: How agriculture has become resistant to climate change

EAST AFRICA: SMA relies on Davis & Shirtliff to distribute inverters

SEYCHELLES: New 5 MW solar park to be built in Romainville

KENYA: Voltalia to build 40 MW solar park in Eldoret for Alten Africa

KENYA: Will Majik Water win the 2019 prize from Royal Academy of Engineering?

KENYA: SERC tackles Nairobi’s air pollution, using solar tricycles

KENYA: GE Renewable Energy and GE EFS to build Kipeto wind farm

KENYA: Almar Water and Aqua Swiss to Build Desalination Plants in Mombasa

TANZANIA: Zola Electric Gets $35 Million to Finance Projects

BURUNDI: Towards Phase 2 of Virtuous and Profitable Landscape Restoration Project

KENYA: Azuri Partners with Unilever to Provide Mini-Grids in Rural Areas

MADAGASCAR: Women at solar school, from March 2019, to equip households

RWANDA: AfDB approves major drinking water and sanitation works

KENYA: How government reforested more than 14,000 hectares of forest in 9 years

KENYA: AfDB approves Phase II of Nairobi Sanitation Programme

AFRICA: Coca-Cola invests $38 billion for plastic waste recycling

MALAWI: Construction works launched, for Kanzimbe solar power plant

UGANDA: Climate change adaptation plan for agriculture adopted

SOMALIA: Somaliland government provides service for drinking water project

KENYA: Eburru inhabitants collect drinking water from geysers

AFRICA: AfDB trains African journalists at COP24, on climate issues

KENYA: AfDB and CIF to Invest in Voltalia’s Kopere solar project

RWANDA: 5th most attractive country for investment in green energy

AFRICA: Three actors in energy sector awarded by EDF

UGANDA: Tiger Power to supply energy to 300 homes and businesses in Kyenjojo

RWANDA: GEF to invest $7 million, with priority given to sustainable cities projects

ETHIOPIA: Xylem to invest in securing access to drinking water

ETHIOPIA: AWIEF honours Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, queen of ecological shoes

KENYA: EkoRent embarks on electric taxi in Nairobi, like Uber

RWANDA: GGGI and country prepare programme for green cities’ development

KENYA: Geothermics, a boon for farmers in Nakuru County

COOPERATION: Kenya and the Netherlands join forces to develop geothermal energy

RWANDA: Forum on green finance for a more resilient Africa

26-30 november 2018, Kigali

TANZANIA: Dar es Salaam sets up sludge treatment plant

KENYA: AfDB refinances Thwake River Dam project

ZAMBIA: Government allocates $40 million for drinking water project in Luapula

SEYCHELLES: SPS commissions largest solar off-grid in archipelago

UGANDA: AFD grants €270 million loan for drinking water and sanitation

KENYA: ATI agency insures Actis’s wind project in Kipeto against unpaid bills

KENYA: EWASCO to inaugurate new sanitation system in Embu come January 2019

ETHIOPIA: Mannvit and Verkís, consultants on Tulu Moye geothermal project

KENYA: Cyrq Energy wants to invest $300 million for 330 MW of geothermal energy in Su

KENYA: Wartsila to build two solar parks for two private producers

TANZANIA: Arab Contractors and Elsewedy to build Stiegler’s Gorge dam

KENYA: East Africa’s first solar airport will open in 2019

ETHIOPIA: Xuzhou Construction inaugurates 41 water tanks for Goleba Qulito village

RWANDA: Ampersand to market electric motorcycles for transport in Kigali

MALAWI: AfDB and ADF finance a $15 million water and sanitation project

EASTERN AFRICA: GRMF finance 7 geothermal projects with a total of $28 million

ZIMBABWE: Soventix to supply 22 MW from the Harava solar park

MALAWI: 600 farmers get a solar-powered irrigation system

KENYA: Renewvia commissions two mini grids for two islands on Lake Victoria

BURUNDI: CMC and Orascom to build two 49.5 MW hydroelectric power plants

ZIMBABWE: Tesla electric car gets country’s attention

AFRICA SOLAR: After Kenya and Tanzania, exhibition to be held in Ethiopia

March 21st 2019 - Addis Abeba

UGANDA: Country wants to produce 100 MW of geothermal energy by 2025

ZIMBABWE: High school student Macdonald Chirara lights up rural areas using waste

KENYA: Lake Turkana wind farm turbines produce first megawatts

EASTERN AFRICA: Coca-Cola embarks on recycling to escape the law.

KENYA: CCCC will pump potable water from aquifer for residents of Kajiado County

UGANDA: Fenix International, solar energy company, moves from the USA to Uganda

MALAWI: Public electricity company at geothermal school in Kenya

AFRICA: €44 billion from EU for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa

TANZANIA: Ngozi’s geothermal project will require a $821 million investment

TANZANIA: Country seeks investors in renewable energies

KENYA: Dysmus Kisilu increases agricultural yields with solar energy

MOZAMBIQUE: Towards new 100 MW solar park, north-east of the country

ZAMBIA: China National Complete will provide drinking water to 1 million people

KENYA: Overview of first African Partnership Platform for the Environment

KENYA: NEPAD, African Union agency, rolls out red carpet to Morocco

KENYA: Ecopost manufactures building materials from plastic waste

ZIMBABWE: Gombe Power, Tugwi, Kefalos and Triangle Solar want to supply 160 MW

DJIBOUTI: Relies on geothermal energy to increase country’s energy independence

TANZANIA: World Bank finances electricity, water and sanitation

UGANDA: Vodokanal to manage Ugandan water and waste after St Petersburg

ETHIOPIA: USTDA funds feasibility study for Tulu Moye geothermal project

KENYA: Fuji Electric will build Unit 6 of Olkaria I geothermal power plant

KENYA: Mombasa threatened by thirst plans to also desalinate seawater

RWANDA: Clarke Energy to supply 25 gas engines for two power plants

NIGERIA: Start-up Recycle Points wins $30,000 at Open Mic Africa Summit

UGANDA: CWE delays in Isimba hydroelectric dam construction

KENYA: Kaiho Sangyo to take advantage of growth market and recycle cars in Meru

TANZANIA: State and AfDB provide $232 Million for Water and Sanitation in Arusha

TANZANIA: Tourism encourages protection of 5.2 million hectares of forest by 2030

UGANDA: Indian government invests $200 million in energy and irrigation

UGANDA: Chinese Sinohydro to deliver Karuma hydroelectric dam in 2019

MADAGASCAR: USA invests $45 million in marine biodiversity conservation

AFRICA: Positive outcome of symposium on greening of justice systems

KENYA: Korea Western Power to build Menengai geothermal power plant

AFRICA: Global Landscape Forum to be held in Kenya in August 2018

29-30 august, 2018 - Nairobi

MOZAMBIQUE: De Beers and Peace Parks move 200 elephants from South Africa

ZAMBIA: AfDB needs consultants to launch five renewable energy projects of 20 MW each

AFRICA: COMESA’s solution for private investment in renewable energies

KENYA: Japanese Meiwa transforms waste into biochar fertiliser for the soil

KENYA: EDF acquires a share in Sunculture and targets Off-Grid in East Africa

UGANDA: SN Power acquires SGBH’s shares in the Bujagali power plant

KENYA: $6.9 million for water and sanitation in the Naivasha industrial park

KENYA: 8% reduction in electricity rates thanks to renewable energies

TANZANIA: Positive tourism figures for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

UGANDA: AfDB Releases $62 Million for Water and Sanitation in 10 Cities

KENYA: Africa Plantation Capital to supply bamboo biomass to Bidco Africa

ZIMBABWE: Authorities intend to reactivate Batoka Gorge mega hydroelectric project

MADAGASCAR: SN Power and Africa50 to back up the Volobe hydroelectric project

MAURITIUS: Vantage Capital invests $10 million in “Smart Village” in Cap Tamarin

KENYA: Garissa solar power plant will be commissioned in September 2018

ZAMBIA: AfDB and GCF help diversify energy mix

MALAWI: Sanitation infrastructure for 40,000 women thanks to Amref

MAURITIUS: Solar-powered desalination plant inaugurated in Rodrigues

MAURITIUS: Médine and Akuo build a 17.5 MW photovoltaic park in Henrietta

KENYA: Off-grid energy for 150,000 people thanks to Azuri Technologies

KENYA: Farmers to benefit from Davis & Shirtliff irrigation system

KENYA: Francis Muriithi earns money by recycling plastic waste

ZAMBIA: €34 million financing agreement between Enel and IDC for a solar power plant

ETHIOPIA: AFD supports Electric Power’s geothermal project in Tendalho

UGANDA: NWSC to inaugurate largest wastewater treatment plant

TANZANIA: Towards the creation of 5 new parks

UGANDA: Sogea Satom to build water treatment plant for $96 million

The World Bank through its International Development Assistance Program has validated

MADAGASCAR: Baobab+ and MVola join forces to mix solar energy and mobile banking

ZIMBABWE: Econet installs solar energy for auto- consumption at its headquarters

KENYA: Quantum’s Menengai Geothermal Project Receives $49 Million Loan

AEF: Mauritius hosts Africa Energy Forum and sets sights on renewable energies

19-22 june, 2018 - Port-Louis

KENYA: Alternative Energy Systems manufactures diesel from plastic waste

RWANDA: €10 million for access to renewable energy in refugee camps

MAURITIUS: Government multiplies initiatives to develop its smart cities

KENYA: Kenergy Renewables wins major sales contract with the State

KENYA: Sistema.bio to equip small farmers with bio digesters

KENYA: Samuel Karumba makes a “zero pollution” car that covers 50 km

UGANDA: Netherlands relaunches Wash Water Sanitation Programme

KENYA: AstraZeneca and CISL to supply biogas to local populations

KENYA: Voltalia to run the 50 MW Kopere solar power plant

KENYA: $25.8 million from the World Bank to support water management projects

TANZANIA: Selous nature reserve to be razed to produce electricity

RWANDA: From environmental aficionado to internationally recognized entrepreneur

MADAGASCAR: Planting mangroves to improve fishermen’s activity

ZIMBABWE: Chinese Sinosteel to build 400 MW hydroelectric plant

DJIBOUTI: AfDB Lends $15 Million for Construction of Geothermal Power Plant

TANZANIA: When plastic waste becomes filament for 3D printer

TANZANIA: Edgar Edmun Tarimo (17), pro of plastic waste recycling

ZIMBABWE: Renovation of Kariba South dam secures electricity supply

SEYCHELLES: The first floating solar panels in Africa, to be installed

ETHIOPIA: $56 million from the diaspora for the Renaissance Dam

ETHIOPIA: Morocco will train stakeholders in water management in Africa

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