East Africa speeds up energy projects

The 28MW Nyabarongo hydropower plant in Muhanga district, southern Rwanda. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA

East African governments have doubled their efforts to increase energy output, with several multi-million dollar projects on the cards.

The aim is to meet rising demand as well as attract more investments, after the 2014 World Bank Ease of Doing Business report noted that low energy output remains a hurdle for investors.