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ENN Book Club: The Black History Month Edit
In October, Black History Month is celebrated in the United Kingdom, and in February, it is celebrated in the United States. Black History is not confined to a single month: it encompasses the past, present, and future, shaping the world we live in today. Through literature, stories, and lived experiences, we gain insight into resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of justice. In this […]
Energy access
How Gulf investors are driving Africa’s energy transition
Africa needs power, and power demands capital – lots of it. In the past, investment was expected to come from the state, usually supported by borrowed money. But in recent years, a new source of capital has emerged in the form of commercial investors who see an opportunity in Africa’s drive to build renewable energy […]
News
AFRICA AT THE FOREFRONT: the urgent need to diversify energy supply
By Dele Kuti, Global Head, Energy at Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking As we approach the second half of the year, it is important to reflect on the busy first half. After a hectic 2025, most observers would have expected some form of respite. Unfortunately, respite will not likely be a word associated with […]
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Flexible Engine power plants: The ultimate resilience technology for Nigeria’s industrial minigrids
By Wale Raphael Yusuff – Business Development Mgr NA, Nig & Ghana Resilience is the defining requirement of power systems for industrial minigrids in Nigeria. For many businesses, the real question is not “What is the cheapest electricity?”. It is “What power system will keep my operations running no matter what?”. In an environment defined […]
Energy access
Will Kenya achieve its 2030 electricity target? Kenya Power boss says yes, and explains
By Evans Ongwae Four years remain to 2030 – the year Kenya had set as the target for achieving universal access to electricity. Will this be met? Is the country on track? The Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, Dr Eng Joseph Siror, is of the view that Kenya is firmly on course with […]
Finance
From Sovereign Capital to Scaled Infrastructure: Ithmar Capital on Building Africa’s Investment Platforms
As Africa looks to close its infrastructure financing gap and attract more long-term capital into energy, transport and digital infrastructure, sovereign investors are taking on a more active role in shaping how projects are structured and financed. In this interview with ENN, Obaïd Amrane, CEO of Ithmar Capital discusses the launch of the ASIF Investment […]
Sustainable Energy
Why Kenya is yet to properly unlock its renewable energy potential
By Evans Ongwae An analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) titled ‘Kenya 2024 Energy Policy Review’, acknowledges that the country has a diverse electricity mix. It states that nearly 90 percent of Kenya’s power generation arises from renewable sources, including geothermal (47 percent), hydro (21 percent), wind (16 percent) and solar (4 percent). Still, […]
Energy access
Action needed to resolve emerging delays in implementing Kenya’s energy ambitions
By Evans Ongwae Kenya has developed a raft of policies and strategies to realise its ambitious energy goals – both in the near future and even beyond. The challenge, though, is whether everything in this massive jigsaw puzzle will fall in place at the right time. Over the last 20 years, the country has crafted […]