Addis Ababa, July 3, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia advanced its regional power connectivity agenda after signing a new electricity supply agreement with Kenya, further strengthening cross-border energy cooperation and supporting efforts to integrate East Africa’s electricity market.
The agreement was signed by Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremew and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror.
The agreement enables Kenya to purchase electricity from Ethiopia at 24.07 Birr per kilowatt-hour. It is aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade, improving the reliability of power supply in border communities, and reinforcing regional energy connectivity across East Africa.
During the signing ceremony, EEU Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremew said the agreement reflected the significant progress neighboring East African countries could achieve through cooperation and shared commitment. He noted that energy was not only a strategic resource for economic development but also a catalyst for regional integration and sustainable growth.
Getu added that the partnership marked another important step toward realizing the vision of a more interconnected East Africa through enhanced energy cooperation.
For his part, KPLC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror said the agreement would strengthen peace and economic cooperation between Ethiopia and Kenya beyond the energy sector. He noted that communities living along the common border would benefit directly from the enhanced electricity partnership, further deepening the longstanding ties between the two neighboring countries.
Siror added that the agreement would not only bolster bilateral energy cooperation and diplomatic relations but also provide fresh momentum for efforts to establish an integrated regional electricity market across East Africa.
Under the agreement, KPLC will pay 24.07 Birr per kilowatt-hour of electricity supplied, in addition to a demand charge of 1,010.89 Birr.
The agreement marked another step in Ethiopia’s efforts to expand regional electricity trade and advance the vision of a more integrated and interconnected East African power market.
Reported by Melaku Gedif
Edited By Mesafint Brlie