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Africa

Kenya hydropower hits 471 MW amid rising water levels

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction activities of the anticipated multipurpose dam along River Nyabarongo in October. PHOTOS BY JANVIER HAKUZIMANA
Agriculture

Nyabarongo multipurpose dam to irrigate over 20,000 ha of crops

Monday, November 13, 2023
Chinese doctors during an operation at Masaka Hospital. In past 40 years, 23 medical teams and more than 300 Chinese doctors received hundreds of thousands of patients and performed more than 10,000 surgical operations in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

10 years of the Belt and Road Cooperation promotes a global community of shared future

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023
A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File
Energy

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023
The plant will generate power using water from Akagera River that straddles the three countries.
Energy

Exploring Rusumo hydroelectric power plant

Monday, October 02, 2023
A nuclear power plant. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

Kenya to build nuclear power plant in 2027

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A technician during an installation of a solar panel. The government has revised the National Electrification Plan to augment the number of households connected to the national grid and bolster off-grid solutio
Energy

Rwanda revises electrification plan to increase solar home systems

Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Africa

For Africa to prosper, peace must reign – President Nguesso

Friday, July 21, 2023
A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure

Monday, July 10, 2023