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Tanzania, Rwanda picked for clean energy pilot

Tanzania, Rwanda and Somalia are among four countries selected as pilots of a new World Bank clean energy programme that is set to benefit at least 100 million people in…

Transforming Turkana – Fresh fish, Solar hubs & Clean water

By Christine Mwangi Starting a business in the most remote areas would look like a daunting task, but not so for Kimani Gichuche, who has not shielded away from the…

Leading the Way: PAU’s Pioneering Role in Advancing Gender Equality in the Oil and Gas Industry

Uganda’s oil and gas projects are contributing to enhancing the lives of communities through livelihood improvement projects that target women, empowering them with skills in agriculture and different vocations. This…

EACOP will help make Energy Poverty History in Africa by 2030

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is a highly significant project in Africa and will be key for driving energy security, creating jobs and empowering local communities across the region.…

Opposition against EACOP based on untruths, spin, not facts

BY ALI SSEKATAWA  (PART 1) A section of local and international environmental “activists” have mounted a virulent campaign, disguised as opposition, against the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).…

Report: COVID-19 Slows Progress Toward Universal Energy Access

The energy crisis arising from the war in Ukraine may lead to further setbacks WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 — The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal…

Energy ministers for Tanzania and Zambia meet to discuss energy matters

By Janeth Mesomapya Minister for Energy Hon. January Makamba has met and held talks with his Zambia’s counterpart hon. Peter Kapala today, May 16, 2022 at the Ministry offices in…

14TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION ON 24TH JUNE 2022 AT ROYAL PALACE HOTEL- BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI

The Energy Regulators Association of  East Africa( EREA) has planned to have its 14th EREA Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Bujumbura-Burundion 24th June 2022 at the Royal Palace Hotel. The…

ERA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board

On 24th May 2022, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB). The MOU aims to enhance cooperation and…

Did you Know?

Geothermal energy comes from the Earth. It consists of hot water and hot rock that’s just a few miles beneath the Earth’s surface, and can go even deeper to very…