Ethiopia Reinforces Regional Power Connectivity Through Expanded Electricity Partnership with Kenya
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A new electricity supply agreement has been signed on Friday between Ethiopia and Kenya to strengthen cross-border electricity trade and improve reliable power supply.
The expanded access to electricity is highly anticipated to benefit the communities living along the two countries' shared border.
The agreement is also expected to deepen regional energy integration, setting the electricity tariff at 24.07 Ethiopian birr per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
The deal was signed between the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance energy connectivity across East Africa.
Ethiopia is further advancing regional power connectivity after signing a new electricity supply agreement with Kenya, strengthening cross-border energy cooperation and East Africa’s electricity integration efforts.
The deal aims to expand reliable power supply in border areas, enhance electricity trade between the two countries, and support the development of an interconnected regional energy system.
Source: Wikipedia