The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.

Kenya is stepping up efforts to promote circular innovation in the clean energy sector as it seeks to address the growing challenge of electronic and renewable energy waste, according to the Kenya News Agency. Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng'eno, said Africa's transition to clean energy must go beyond the installation and deployment of renewable technologies. The initiative aims to ensure that technological waste from the sector is managed sustainably as adoption expands.

In South Africa, 47% of the population faces energy poverty, spending a significant portion of their income on inadequate electricity. The situation is worsening due to the growth of informal settlements, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. A study focused on the Qandu Qandu settlement examines the impact of a basic solar grant on providing cheaper electricity, raising questions about the viability of solar mini-grids as a solution for those leaving the traditional electricity network.

More households in Emulusio Village, Kisa Central Ward, Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega county are set to be connected to electricity under the Last-Mile Electricity Connectivity Programme. This initiative aims to boost economic activities and improve livelihoods in the area. Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka spoke about the project's potential to expand access to electricity during an inspection on Friday.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company announced planned electricity interruptions across several counties on Tuesday, September 8, citing system maintenance and upgrades. According to Tuko, the outages will affect nine counties, including Mombasa, Nairobi, Nyeri, Homa Bay, and Tharaka Nithi. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are expected to experience power cuts during the scheduled maintenance period.

South Africa is transitioning from coal-fired electricity, which currently accounts for 74% of its power, to renewable sources like wind and solar. This shift is complicated and is being hindered by the need for a different electricity system and new grid management strategies. Additionally, significant changes are required at Eskom, the state-owned utility that has historically dominated the power sector.