Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of electricity infrastructure belonging to Kenya Power in the Manyatta Kona Maji area of Kisumu County.
The suspects, Stephen Bala Magak and Frederick Odhiambo Owino, are accused of receiving stolen energy infrastructure from vandals in the region and reselling it to individuals who engage in illegal electricity connections.
Kenya Power’s security team, working in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, managed to recover equipment valued at approximately KShs 3 million.
The items included six steady bars, one cross arm (channel), three rolls of stay wire measuring about 100 metres, 146 shackle insulators, and around 20 metres of HT aluminium conductors.
“The two suspects are already in custody, and this operation is a testament to our commitment to weed out all persons involved in illegal activities within the network. We call upon members of the public to work with us in reporting and safeguarding the infrastructure that powers their businesses and lives,” said Kenya Power’s Security Services Manager, Maj. (Rtd.) Geoffrey Kigen.
He added: “The Western Region and Kisumu County have been experiencing power challenges, some stemming from vandalism and, in some cases, illegal connections. Through a coordinated security operation between Kenya Power and the Kisumu Central Sub-County Police, we have managed to recover a huge consignment of our equipment valued at approximately KShs 3 million. We thank the law enforcers for their support in our fight against criminal activities that compromise the stability of power supply and endanger lives.”
The Energy Act 2019 criminalises tampering with electricity installations, energy theft, vandalism, and damage to power infrastructure. Offenders face a fine of up to KShs 5 million, a prison sentence of up to five years, or both.
These security operations underscore Kenya Power’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted power supply to its customers.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
A renowned economist and Board Chairman of the Energy Commission (EC) of Ghana, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, has urged women to show interest in electrical wiring training programs and get certified by the Commission.
He said this would enable them to become professional electricians, increase female representation in the field, and compete with their male counterparts for opportunities.
He noted that the electrical wiring profession is very lucrative, yet only a few women pursue training programs to become certified professionals.
Speaking at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony for Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals in Accra, Prof. Gatsi revealed that out of the 18,435 certified electrical wiring professionals in Ghana, only 183—representing just 0.01%—are females.
He described the situation as unhealthy and called for urgent action to encourage more female enrollment in order to bridge the gender gap.
According to him, Ghana needs more certified electrical wiring professionals to help reduce incidences of fire in homes, factories, offices, and other manufacturing environments.
To address this challenge, Prof. Gatsi promised to collaborate with the appropriate authorities to eliminate the influx of fake electrical wires and related products by tightening monitoring at the ports and intensifying inspection drives by Energy Commission staff.
He further assured the nation of the Commission’s commitment to improving the professional environment of electrical wiring practitioners. He disclosed that customer care and other innovative modules would be added to the training curriculum to align with modern trends in the electrical wiring industry.
In an interview with this portal, the Assistant Manager in charge of the Electrical Wiring Secretariat (EWS) at the Energy Commission, Mr. Stephen N-ebe Yomoh, said that 1,163 candidates sat for the various categories of examinations this year. Out of this number, 80.56% passed the Domestic category.
He added: 88.50% of candidates in the Commercial category were successful while 77.27% passed in the Industrial category with 44.90% also passed in the Inspector category.
In total, Mr. Yomoh disclosed that 944 candidates were successful, representing an overall pass rate of about 81.17%.
“This brings the total number of electricians certified by the Commission to 18,435 nationwide,” he affirmed.
Mr. Yomoh, however, expressed concern over the continuous activities of uncertified electricians who exploit the unsuspecting public, often resulting in avoidable fire outbreaks.
Delivering the keynote address, the Registrar of the Engineering Council, Ing. Isaac Bedu, urged certified electrical professionals to exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards to protect Ghanaian homes and industries from fire disasters.
Ing. Isaac Bedu
He also encouraged aspiring electricians to take advantage of the Energy Commission’s certification examinations to qualify as certified professionals.
The Director at the Energy Commission, Mr. Anthony Bleboo, who was among the guests, cited the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 2008), describing them as a milestone in addressing fire hazards.
He used the opportunity to urge graduates to uphold professional standards as they enter the job market.
“This will ensure that electrical installations are done correctly and that public safety is protected,” he emphasized.
He reminded the graduates that they would be held accountable for all installations they undertake.
The overall best candidate for the 2025 examination was Larnyoh Mawuliku Kumordji from the Accra Examination Centre. He received GHS 1,000 and assorted products from Reroy Cables Co. Ltd and Nexans Kabel Metal Ltd.
The overall best female candidate was Dzandu Vivian, also from Accra Centre. She received GHS 3,000 in cash and products from Focus Cables Co. Ltd, Reroy Cables Co. Ltd, and Nexans Kabel Metal Ltd.
Other award winners included: Best Inspector Candidate: Larnyoh Mawuliku Kumordji – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Industrial Candidate: Awudi Isaac (Accra Centre) – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Commercial Candidate: Dzandu Vivian – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Domestic Candidate: Amekor Ishmael (Accra Centre) – products from African Diamond Cables Co. Ltd.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
East Africa’s largest annual renewable energy event – will be held from 11–13 November 2025 at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, in partnership with AFSIA (African Solar Industry Association) and supported by KAM, KEREA, ESAK and KNCCI.
This edition will feature over 150 exhibiting companies, 50+ domain expert speakers, 500 conference delegates, and approximately 4,000 trade visitors from across East African countries.
Running alongside the international exhibition, a 3-day international conference will take place in partnership with AFSIA, under the theme Clean Energy Pathways: Innovation-Driven Strategies for Africa.
Dates:November 11–13, 2025Venue: Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya
The C&I Energy+Storage Summit Johannesburg focuses on energy security for commercial and industrial businesses, emphasising solar-plus-storage projects.
Attendees will gain insights into reducing energy costs, ensuring reliable energy supply, decarbonisation and leveraging new technologies.
The event features keynote sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders, government and project developers.
It provides practical knowledge on project financing, cost management, regulatory requirements and energy storage technologies.
Date: 4 – 5 November 2025
Venue: Sandton, Johannesburg
The AIMC 2025 is the premier platform for stakeholders involved in Angola’s mining industry, including government officials, mining companies, investors, technology providers, and industry experts.
The conference will focus on the country’s evolving mining landscape, sector reforms, infrastructure development, and sustainable practices, highlighting Angola’s strategic positioning in the global mining industry.
Under the patronage of João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, and chaired by Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (MIREMPET), the Angolan International Mining Conference is regarded as one of the most important international mining conferences for the region.
Date: 21-23 October 2025
Venue: Talatona Convention Center, Luanda, Angola
Building on years of energy expertise, we proudly introduce an event that’s engineered to capture the essence of South Africa’s energy evolution, focusing on the transformative power of solar energy, cutting-edge battery storage solutions, the forefront of clean energy advancements and disruptive market forces that are propelling South Africa’s energy transition.
Solar & Storage Live is Cape Town’s largest renewable energy exhibition that celebrates the technologies at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system.
Date: 15 – 16 October 2025
Venue: CTICC, Cape Town
Get ready to join the most impactful and forward-thinking minds across Africa, as we empower leaders to drive a more sustainable future at the ESG Africa Conference.
This highly-anticipated event provides an unparalleled platform for industry pioneers and experts to come together and tackle the common challenges associated with embedding ESG practices within organisations.
The conference’s core theme, Sustainable Future Through Leadership, underscores the essential role that leaders play in ensuring their organizations align with ESG principles and integrate them into their overall strategy.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the change-makers shaping Africa’s sustainable future!
Date: 15 – 16 October 2025
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
The CIGRE SA 12th Regional Conference is the biennial discussion forum organised by the CIGRE Southern Africa Committee for members, associates and experts from Africa and developing economies.
Recent amendments to South Africa’s Electricity Regulation Act have highlighted the dramatic shifts in the country’s energy landscape. The African continent and the international energy sector as a whole are undergoing substantial structural changes.
These changes necessitate urgent action in three key areas:
technological innovation,
regulatory reform, and
environmental considerations.
Such measures are necessary in order to create an environment conducive to a sustainable power system that can meet the growing demand for electricity.
Moreover, this energy transition has to be achieved while balancing multiple objectives:
decarbonising the sector to combat climate change,
ensuring equitable access to clean energy, and
fostering new economic opportunities within the industry.
This conference will provide a platform to attendees, from the region and beyond, to deliberate on subjects that expand on how we can build, transform and adapt a sustainable power system in the energy transition on the continent.
The discussions and knowledge exchange at this conference will be between industry stakeholders: electric utilities (generation/transmission/ distribution), regional power pools, municipalities, system operators, regulators, policy makers manufacturers and suppliers, universities, standardising bodies, research laboratories and other authorities in the field of the development of electrical systems, primarily in Africa, with a global perspective.
Date: 14 – 17 October 2025
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria
Nigeria Mining Week will this year celebrate 10 years as Nigeria’s premier mining platform
Hosted by the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development of Nigeria, organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria, in partnership with PwC Nigeria and The VUKA Group, NMW is the premier event dedicated to the mining sector.
NMW provides a platform for industry professionals, government officials and key stakeholders to come together, share insights, and explore business opportunities.
This 10th annual event is pivotal in shaping the future of Nigeria’s mining industry by fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development.
Date: 13 – 15 October 2025Venue: Abuja Continental Hotel
This year’s theme, Empowering South Africa’s Energy Future, focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart technologies for a stable, balanced, just, and sustainable energy transition. Don’t miss this pivotal gathering shaping the future of energy in South Africa.
The Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU) is an association of electricity distribution utilities and commercial companies providing goods and services to the electricity distribution utilities in Southern Africa.
Date: 5 – 8 October 2025
Venue: East London ICC
The theme for the SAEEC 20th Annual Conference — Engineering the Future: Energy Efficiency in the Circular Economy — reflects a critical intersection between technology, sustainability, and resource optimisation.
This theme highlights the need for innovative engineering solutions to improve energy efficiency within the context of a circular economy.
Date: 2 – 3 October 2025
Venue: Lanseria, Johannesburg
In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus for the next DRC Battery Metals Forum is on the region’s potential in the global energy transition, including leveraging the DRC and Zambia’s significant cobalt and copper resources for battery precursor manufacturing.
Overall, the DRC envisions a future where it plays a pivotal role in the global battery metals supply chain, contributing to the energy transition while fostering economic development and sustainability in the region.
Date: 29 – 30 September 2025
Venue: Kolwezi, DRC
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories for the fourth quarter, effective October 1, 2025.
The adjustment, according to the commission, is due to changes in both local and global economic factors.
However, the commission maintained that there will be no increment in water tariffs for the same period.
Explaining the decision, the PURC said it considered key factors such as the hydro-thermal generation mix, the Ghana Cedi–US Dollar exchange rate, inflation, and natural gas prices.
During the third-quarter tariff review, the commission noted that the cedi traded at GH¢10.3052 to the US dollar.
However, it observed that the local currency has since depreciated to GH¢12.3715 to the dollar.
“Having carefully analysed the existing parameters, the Commission wishes to announce an adjustment of 1.14% across the board in electricity tariffs and 0% increment in water tariffs”, a statement issued by Dr. Shafic Suleman, Acting Executive Secretary of PURC said.
“These adjustments are undertaken quarterly to maintain the real value of the tariffs and to keep the utility service providers financially viable to enable them to deliver on their services to consumers,” he added.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Some oil marketing companies in Ghana have increased pump prices for both petrol and diesel, effective September 23, 2025.
Following the adjustment, petrol (gasoline) is now selling between GH¢13.38 and GH¢13.44 per litre, while diesel (gasoil) is priced between GH¢13.89 and GH¢14.20 per litre.
The increment is attributed to several factors, including the depreciation of the local currency, the cedi, against major international currencies—particularly the US dollar—and rising costs of refined petroleum products on the international market.
Earlier this year, the cedi appreciated for several weeks, with the US dollar trading at GH¢10.50, which resulted in lower pump prices.
However, as of Friday, September 19, 2025, the average interbank exchange rate for the US dollar stood at GH¢12.27.
GOIL is selling petrol (Ron 91) at Gh¢13.38 per litre while petrol (Ron 95) is sold at Gh¢15.25, with diesel being sold at Gh¢14.20 per litre.
Shell is selling petrol at Gh¢13.44 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢13.89 per litre, with V-Power being sold at Gh¢15.25 per litre
Star Oil is selling petrol (Ron 91) at Gh¢12.77 per litre while petrol (Ron 95) is sold at Gh¢14.68, with diesel being sold at Gh¢13.45 per litre.
Lucky Oil is selling petrol at Gh¢12.85 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢12.99 per litre.
Cash Oil is selling petrol at Gh¢12.97 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢12.99 per litre.
Pacific is selling petrol at Gh¢13. 25 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢13.55 per litre.
Frontier is selling petrol at Gh¢12.69 per litre while diesel is sold at Gh¢13.10 per litre.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Other award winners included: Best Inspector Candidate: Larnyoh Mawuliku Kumordji – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Industrial Candidate: Awudi Isaac (Accra Centre) – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Commercial Candidate: Dzandu Vivian – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Domestic Candidate: Amekor Ishmael (Accra Centre) – products from African Diamond Cables Co. Ltd.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com 
