Public-Private Partnership
The Kenyan government has signed a KSh 40.4 billion public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to bolster the national power transmission network. The deal, inked between the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) and Africa50 along with India's PowerGrid Corporation, involves building two high-voltage transmission corridors and substations. It aims to enhance grid stability, cut technical losses, and integrate renewable energy sources.
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The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has given preliminary approval to revive the historic Apple Express train through a public-private partnership. The project aims to boost tourism by offering scenic rides along the Garden Route, integrated with cruise ship itineraries. However, it still requires supply chain management processes and a feasibility study.