Ethiopia Reinforces Regional Power Connectivity Through Expanded Electricity Partnership with Kenya

Addis Ababa, July 11, 2026 (ENA) —A new electricity supply agreement has been signed on Friday between Ethiopia and Kenya to strengthen cross-border electricity trade and improve reliable power supply.

The expanded access to electricity is highly anticipated to benefit the communities living along the two countries' shared border.

The agreement is also expected to deepen regional energy integration, setting the electricity tariff at 24.07 Ethiopian birr per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

The deal was signed between the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance energy connectivity across East Africa.

 

It was signed by EEU Chief Executive Officer Engineer Getu Geremew and Kenya Power Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror.

Ethiopia is further advancing regional power connectivity after signing a new electricity supply agreement with Kenya, strengthening cross-border energy cooperation and East Africa’s electricity integration efforts.

The agreement, signed by Ethiopian Electricity Service Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremew and Kenya Electricity Company Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror, enables Kenya to purchase electricity from Ethiopia at 24.07 Birr per kilowatt-hour.

The deal aims to expand reliable power supply in border areas, enhance electricity trade between the two countries, and support the development of an interconnected regional energy system.

Getu said the agreement demonstrates the benefits of cooperation among neighboring countries, noting that energy partnership is a key driver of sustainable economic growth and regional integration.

 

On his part, Kenya Power CEO, Joseph Siror said the agreement will strengthen Ethiopia-Kenya relations beyond energy cooperation by promoting peace, economic ties, and closer connections between communities along the border areas.

The latest deal highlights Ethiopia’s growing role in promoting regional energy connectivity and supporting the vision of an integrated East African power market, ENA learned.