Nuclear energy in Africa

by | Thu Jan 2019 | Blogs, Engineering News

Nuclear energy in Africa Many parts of sub-saharan Africa have limited access to power. An estimated 57% of the sub-saharan African population does not have access to electricity. As such, some African countries, such as Kenya, are considering nuclear power as a means...

Biomass in Africa

by | Wed Aug 2018 | Blogs

Biomass, which is organic matter used as a fuel, especially in a power station for the generation of electricity, is being harnessed all around the world. It’s popularity is due to it being a renewable, carbon neutral and potentially cost effective power source. In...

Ugandan youth wins Africa prize

by | Wed Jul 2018 | Blogs, Engineering News

Brian Gitta, a 24-year-old Ugandan engineer has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, making him the first Ugandan and youngest recipient of the prize. Gitta and his team won for their invention, Matibabu, a device which tests for malaria without drawing...