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New Funding to Expand Electricity Access for 730 Million in Africa

4/2/2026

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In Nairobi, Kenya, Agnes Mbesa can serve customers at night, and Samuel Oketch can preserve his catch with a freezer, thanks to new electricity access.
These gains come from funding to expand energy access in Africa, where more than 730 million people lack power.
The European Investment Bank pledged $1.15 billion for renewable projects, and World Bank Mission 300 aims to connect 300 million people by 2030.

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In Nairobi, Kenya, Agnes Mbesa can serve customers at night, and Samuel Oketch can preserve his catch with a freezer, thanks to new electricity access.
These gains come from funding to expand energy access in Africa, where more than 730 million people lack power.
The European Investment Bank pledged $1.15 billion for renewable projects, and World Bank Mission 300 aims to connect 300 million people by 2030.