Angola is repositioning its oil sector strategy with a renewed push into onshore and shallow water exploration, signaling a major pivot in one of Africa’s most mature hydrocarbon markets. This…
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Uganda’s EACOP pipeline sparks ongoing climate justice debate as African movements intensify
by Carlton OlooEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 240 views 5 minutes readThe development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda has increasingly continued to attract national and international scrutiny, not just for its economic significance but also for…
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Kenya is among a handful of nations worldwide generating and consuming electricity almost completely from renewable sources. Geothermal is serving as Kenya’s baseload while hydropower stations, which are very flexible…
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The softening economy perforated by the coronavirus pandemic has seen electricity consumption drop in Kenya for the first time since the country’s disputed presidential elections in 2017. The drop bucks…
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Kenyan motorcycle and tuk tuk riders would save Sh3 billion ($30 million) in fuel costs per year if they transitioned to electric units, a new study shows. There are about…
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The United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has raised environmental concerns over Kenya’s plan to include a 5,000MW coal-fired power plant in its future energy mix. During a recent workshop organised…
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In efforts to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, Kenya is considering zero-rating tax on all electric automobiles. Kenya’s Treasury in partnership with the Korean government has floated the idea…