CECA SL Completes Stakeholder Engagement for 108MW Power Plant Project
CECA SL Generation Limited wrapped up a successful stakeholders' engagement session at Kissy Dockyard, Freetown, for the construction of a 108 Megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas plant. This ground...
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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 transforma...
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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, Energy Sector Lead, concluded his “Energy Media Rounds” at Liberty TV On...
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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 Y...
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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 Chang...
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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
Ministry of Energy, Freetown, Monday, July 1st 2025 – A promising conversation on sustainable energy for education took place yesterday at the Ministry of Energy when a delegation from Fourah Ba...
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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...
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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...
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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 co...
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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 Developmen...
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“We Will Ensure This Current Electricity Supply Is Sustainable” Chairman Yumkella Assures the Public
In a press briefing held at the Ministry of Energy’s conference room in Freetown, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chariman and Sector Lead of the Ministry, delivered a strong message of assurance...
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Energy Ministry Surpasses Power Supply Target Despite Karpowership Shutdown
Despite a significant reduction in supply from Karpowership, which has scaled back its output to just 5.6MW—reserved for essential institutions, Sierra Leone’s energy sector has exceeded e...
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Japan Commits $20M to Expand Power Distribution Network Along the Freetown Peninsular: Dr. Yumkella Leads Strategic Energy Talks
Electricity House, Siaka Stevens Street- In a significant move that marks deepening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, the Government of Japan has signed and agreement of $20 million to expan...
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Sierra Leone Launches €34M Solar Mini-Grid Project to Power Rural Transformation
In a bold step towards achieving universal energy access, President Julius Maada Bio has officially launched the €34 million Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) Initiative, a t...
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Historic Energy Milestone: Dr. Kandeh Yumkella Visits Construction Site for 1MW Solar Power Project to Njala University Amidst Jubilation
In a momentous and electrifying ceremony, thousands of elated students and staff at Njala University gave a rousing welcome to the Chairman of the Energy Governance Coordinating Group (EGCG) and Presi...
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As Push for Rural Electrification Continues.... President Bio Commissions 1MW Solar PV Plant in Moyamba
President Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned a 1MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Moyamba District, a key milestone under the 7 District Electrification Project aimed at transformi...
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U.S., EU Ambassadors Reaffirm Support For Critical Energy Projects In Sierra Leone
General Manager of Nant Power Project, Abu Kamara, has led the U.S.A. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, and officials from the Development Finance Corporation, DFC, on a visit to Energy Sector L...
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Households in Kambia District to benefit from the Lite Salone Programme – a Landmark Initiative Providing Solar Home Kits and Lamps to Light and Power Communities
The Honourable Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security (PI-CREF) and Energy Governance Coordination Group (EGCG) in colla...
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Hon . Alhaji Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella: For The Energy Sector, We will stay focused -no matter what
We just wrapped up the SEforAll Global Forum —congratulations to UNASG Ogunbiyi and the SEforAll team for an incredibly successful event! Creating this forum 12 years ago and leading the develop...
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