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From humble beginnings in Kychom to leadership roles on the global stage, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella has spent his life championing inclusive growth, sustainable energy, food security, and governance that delivers for the people. His mission is simple: transform Sierra Leone through bold ideas, trusted leadership, and proven results.
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FREETOWN RECORDS HISTORIC 72 MW POWER TRANSMISSION MILESTONE
Freetown has reached a historic milestone in its electricity supply with 72 megawatts (MW) successfully transmitted to the capital city for the first time. This achievement, confirmed today by Hon. Al...
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CECA SL Completes Stakeholder Engagement for 108MW Power Plant Project
CECA SL Generation Limited wrapped up a successful stakeholder engagement session at Kissy Dockyard, Freetown, for the construction of a 108-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle gas plant. This groundbreaking...
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President Bio Prioritizes National Grid Expansion with Focus on Rural Electrification
In yet another strong demonstration of his commitment to national development, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, who also serves as the Minister of Energy, continues to spearhead transformati...
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Dr. Yumkella Ends ‘Energy Media Rounds’ with Strong Message on Reform, Political Will, and a Brighter Energy Future
After a week of intensive public engagement across major radio and television stations, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, the Energy Sector Lead, concluded his “Energy Media Rounds” at Liberty TV Online wit...
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Sierra Leone Police Seeks Strategic Energy Partnership with Ministry of Energy
In a significant move toward deepening inter-agency collaboration, Inspector Martin Egbenda, Acting Director of Infrastructure at the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Kandeh Yum...
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“Judge Me in 2026; Not Now” Yumkella Speaks Out on AYV
On a crisp Tuesday morning appearance on AYV's Wake Up Sierra Leone, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Sierra Leone’s Energy Sector Lead and Chair of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable...
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Sierra Leone Presents Ambitious Mission 300 Proposal at Africa Energy Forum
Cape Town, South Africa - A delegation led by the Energy Sector Lead, Hon. Alhaji Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, delivered an ambitious and compelling presentation at the Africa Energy Forum. The team introd...
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Hon. Alhaji Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella Engages Fourah Bay College on Potential Solar Electrification
A promising conversation on sustainable energy for education took place yesterday at the Ministry of Energy when a delegation from Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, met with Dr. Ka...
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Fueling Sierra Leone's Future: OPEC Fund Commits $250 Million In Landmark Partnership Strategy
Sierra Leone's development ambition received a significant boost as the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Sierra Leone government signed a transformative Country Partnership Strategy tha...
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Hecate Global Renewables Energy and Africa 50 Poised to Construct 50 MW in Kono District.
June 20, 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa - A delegation led by the Energy Sector Lead, Hon. Alhaji Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, delivered an ambitious and compelling presentation at the Africa Energy Forum....
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Sierra Leone and Partners Sign Landmark Agreement to Develop First U.S LNG Terminal in West Africa
TCQ Power and Anergi Group will partner with AG&P, and the current fuel supplier BBE, to co-develop this terminal. This collaboration is expected to unlock substantial reductions in the cost of baselo...
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OPEC Fund commits to funding Bumbuna 1 Expansion
Acting in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Mr. Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella has concluded meetings with OPEC Fund for International Development...
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