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A 8.5MW solar energy plant in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Courtesy.
Africa

Africa’s bumpy road to sustainable energy

Friday, October 19, 2018
European Union Commission Director General Stefano Manservisi and Rwandau2019s Infrastructure minister Claver Gatete officially inaugurate an EU-funded power substation at Mount Kigali yesterday. Households which get electricity from Mount Kigali substation are set to start enjoying quality and stable electricity supply following an upgrade on the facility. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Upgrade on Mount Kigali substation to reduce power losses

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana (right), and AfDB country manager Martha Phiri, sign a financing agreement worth US$ 269 million (Frw 237 billion) to finance power supply reliability in Rwanda. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Govt, AfDB sign $269m loan to increase power supply

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The government has said that access to electricity will reach 51 per cent by the end of this fiscal year up from the current 45 per cent. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt targets 50% electricity rollout

Saturday, August 11, 2018
93 per cent of Rwandans use charcoal or firewood (Biomass) for cooking. Government has been urged to encourage citizens to turn to clean cooking technologies such as use of Liquified Petroluem gas (LPG).
Rwanda

UN expert urges govt to subsidise clean cooking solutions

Sunday, July 01, 2018
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Africa

Kenya to spend $200M to boost reliability of energy grid

Monday, May 07, 2018
Dr Ibrahim is the Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation which he established in 2006 to support good governance and exceptional leadership on the African continent. Courtesy.

Capacity gaps, financial constraints hindering public service – Mo Ibrahim

Friday, April 27, 2018
The President of China Xi Jinping speaks at the start of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2018. (Net Photo)
International

CHINA: Openness for Greater Prosperity, Innovation for a Better Future

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Kyte speaks during a past event. File.
Rwanda

Energy for all realistic target, says UN envoy

Monday, April 16, 2018
Rwanda Energy Group workers fix electric cables. File.

May trend towards sustainable energy solutions continue apace

Friday, April 13, 2018
Rwandau2019s solar sub-sector has three major operators, which have so far jointly contributed about 11 per cent of all overall power access. Nadege Imbabazi
Business

UK firms to invest over Rwf300m in local solar energy sub-sector

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
I&M Bank CEO Bairstow (left) and BRDu2019s Rutabana sign the deal. BRD signed agreements to provide four banks funds for on-lending to private sector in support of efforts to scale up access to renewable energy solutions. / Peterson Tumwebaze.
Business

445,000 households to access off-grid power under new BRD Rwf4bn funding

Wednesday, March 28, 2018