Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

By Anonymous (not verified) , 18 March 2026

Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network Project 6 - Guba (Ethiopia)-Khartoum (Sudan)

PIDA Code
E.30.06
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Structuring (S3A). Sudan conflict major constraint. 500kV 2,000 MW transfer. EIRR ~16%. BCR 1.8:1.
Description

High-voltage ~400 km 500kV transmission line from Guba (Ethiopia) to Khartoum (Sudan). Part of Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network. Enables power trade leveraging Ethiopia hydropower including GERD. Transfer capacity 2,000 MW. Sudan conflict since April 2023 significantly complicates advancement.

Capex Cost
850.00USD million
Preparation Cost
25.00
Revenue Model
Transmission tariffs with bilateral cost and revenue sharing
Project Risk

Geopolitical factors; Sudan conflict since April 2023; Difficult terrain; Cross-system coordination

Countries
Ethiopia, Sudan
Stakeholders
East African Community
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network Project 6 - Guba (Ethiopia)-Khartoum (Sudan)

PIDA Code
E.30.06
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Structuring (S3A). Sudan conflict major constraint. 500kV 2,000 MW transfer. EIRR ~16%. BCR 1.8:1.
Description

High-voltage ~400 km 500kV transmission line from Guba (Ethiopia) to Khartoum (Sudan). Part of Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network. Enables power trade leveraging Ethiopia hydropower including GERD. Transfer capacity 2,000 MW. Sudan conflict since April 2023 significantly complicates advancement.

Capex Cost
850.00USD million
Preparation Cost
25.00
Revenue Model
Transmission tariffs with bilateral cost and revenue sharing
Project Risk

Geopolitical factors; Sudan conflict since April 2023; Difficult terrain; Cross-system coordination

Stakeholders
East African Community
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 15 March 2026

Sudan Section of the Fiber Optic Connectivity Component of the Port Sudan to Douala Corridor

PIDA Code
I.02.20.09
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
On SDM
Off
Summary
Project to enhance regional ICT coverage by providing services for unconnected customers with satisfied and affordable quality and prices. Focus on creating regional hub through Sudan with high-quality ducted fiber infrastructure.

Additionally, this corridor enhances Sudan's role as a digital gateway by linking Port Sudan's undersea cable landings to inland Central African states-supporting connectivity to Chad, CAR, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. It seeks to furnish broadband access, reduce satell
Description

Project to enhance regional ICT coverage by providing services for unconnected customers with satisfied and affordable quality and prices. Focus on creating regional hub through Sudan with high-quality ducted fiber infrastructure.

Additionally, this corridor enhances Sudan's role as a digital gateway by linking Port Sudan's undersea cable landings to inland Central African states-supporting connectivity to Chad, CAR, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. It seeks to furnish broadband access, reduce satellite reliance for humanitarian actors, and strengthen regional integration under SDG 9 and AU Agenda 2063.

Capex Cost
55.00USD million
Revenue Model
Service and access fees from regional connectivity
Project Risk

Regional stability concerns, Implementation complexity, Security considerations, Cross-border coordination challenges

Countries
Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, South Sudan
Stakeholders
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
15.500000
Longitude
32.559900
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section)

PIDA Code
E.02.03.03
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 905 km single circuit bidirectional 330 kV transmission interconnector from Kabwe in Zambia to the Tanzanian border at Nakonde. In Zambia, the component of the ZTK: Kabwe - Pensulo, 298 km. A second 330 kV line is required in addition to the existing. Pensulo -Mpika, 197 km. A second 330 kV line is required in addition to the existing. Mpika - Kasama, 197 km. A second 330 kV line is required in addition to the existing. Kasama -Nakonde, 212 km. Two new 330 kV circuits required Nakonde ZM/TZ Border, New 14 km Double circuit 400 kV line required.</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 905km Zambian section of the 2,800km&Acirc; ZTK interconnector from Kabwe-Pensulo-Nakonde-Kasama in Zambia to Tunduma&Acirc; in Tanzania. The project was envisioned to be implemented in two phases starting with the Kabwe-Pensulo-Kasama-Nakonde&Acirc; section and the second phase would have&Acirc; comprised the Kabwe-Pensulo-Mpika-Kasama section. It will have had a capacity of&Acirc; 500MW, upgradable to 2000MW depending on power demand.</p>
<p>The original concept for the ZTK Interconnector was a high voltage 330 kV transmission line going from Pensulo (Zambia) to Nairobi (Kenya) with three connection points in Tanzania (Mbeya, Singida and Arusha). At that time, Tanzania grid was operated at 220 kV. The original concept of the ZTK Interconnector has been replaced, by two interconnections between two national grids: the Kenya-Tanzania Interconnection and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnection.</p>

Capex Cost
162.00USD million
Preparation Cost
5.00
Operation Cost
3.24
Project Risk

<p>The major risks facing the interconnection project were identified and analysed.</p>
<p>Among these risks, special attention is warranted to the following categories of risks and to the measures to</p>
<p>mitigate them:</p>
<p>? Operational risks (in particular, the risks arising from organizational or technical reasons);</p>
<p>? Financial risks;</p>
<p>? Risks related to the environmental and social impacts;</p>
<p>While these risks and their impact are potentially serious, adequate mitigating measures, as indicated in</p>
<p>section 14, can reduce their likelihood of occurrence, diminish their impact, and ensure successful completion</p>
<p>and operation of the interconnection.</p>

Countries
Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Eastern Africa Power Pool
European Commission
Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
World Bank
Zambia Electricity Supply Company
Zambia Office for the Promotion of Private Power Investment
Zambia - Ministry of Energy
European Commission
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-11.150000
Longitude
31.547200
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Tanzania section -Mbeya to Tunduma)

PIDA Code
E.02.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 122km / 400 kV section of the ZTK transmission interconnector from Mbeya (Tanzania) to Tunduma (border with Zambia).</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 400kV, 292km Iringa - Kisada - Mbeya transmission line,&Acirc; 122km of 400kV Mbeya - Tunduma transmission line and 4km of 400kV transmission line from Tunduma to Border of Zambia.&Acirc; </p>

Capex Cost
123.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
2.46
Project Risk

<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Minimal Social Risks: Minimal Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>

Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
East African Community
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Southern African Development Community
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Tanzania Ministry of Energy
World Bank
Agence Franaaise de Developement
Agence Franaaise de Developement
World Bank
Updated Date
Latitude
-8.910000
Longitude
33.460800
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Tanzania section - Singida to Namanga)

PIDA Code
E.02.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 414 km / 400 kV section of the ZTK transmission interconnector from Singida (Tanzania) to Namanga (border with Kenya).</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission linethat connects the power networks ofTanzania and Kenya. This projectincludes the section of 414km of400kV transmission line from Singidato Namanga via Arusha. The designcapacity is 2,000MW.</p>

Capex Cost
242.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
127.00
Project Risk

<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Minimal Social Risks: Minimal Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>

Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
East African Community
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Southern African Development Community
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Tanzania Ministry of Energy
African Development Bank
Japanese International Cooperation Agency
African Development Bank
Japanese International Cooperation Agency
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-2.550000
Longitude
36.784000
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Tanzania section - Iringa to Shinyanga)

PIDA Code
E.02.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 670 km / 400 kV Iringa - Shinyanga section via Dodoma and Singida of the ZTK transmission interconnector on Tanzania side.</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 670km of 400kV transmission line from Iringa to Shinyanga via Dodoma and Singida.&Acirc; The&Acirc; design capacity of this section is 2000MW.</p>

Capex Cost
242.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
127.00
Project Risk

<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Minimal Social Risks: Minimal Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>

Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
East African Community
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Southern African Development Community
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Tanzania Ministry of Energy
World Bank
European Investment Bank
African Development Bank
Japanese International Cooperation Agency
Economic Development Cooperation Fund
African Development Bank
Economic Development Cooperation Fund
Japanese International Cooperation Agency
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-6.370000
Longitude
34.888400
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Kenya section)

PIDA Code
E.02.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 96 km / 400 kV Kenya section of the ZTK transmission interconnector.</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 96km Kenyan section of the 2,800km ZTK interconnector&Acirc; from&Acirc; Arush in Tanzania to Isinya in Kenya. In Kenya, the line will be linked to the High Voltage Direct Current Interconnector between Kenya and Ethiopia.</p>

Capex Cost
50.00USD million
Preparation Cost
12.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Kenya, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Lesotho
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
East African Community
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Kenya Power and Lighting Company
Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-1.290000
Longitude
36.819900
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Serenje - Nakonde Road Link 3 (Chinsali - Nakonde)

PIDA Code
T.06.03.01.03
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of Link 3 of the Serenje - Nakonde Road between Chinsali and Nakonde in Zambia (208.6 km).
Description

<p>The Serenje-Nakonde project road runs in a north eastern direction from Serenje in Zambia&#39;s Central Province to Nakonde (at the border post between Zambia and Tanzania) in the Northern Province covering a total distance of 611.5 km. The road is divided in 3 links: Link 1: Serenje to Mpika (238.3 km), Link 2: Mpika to Chinsali (164.6 k), Link 3: Chinsali to Nakonde (208.6 km) The Serenje-Nakonde road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link 15) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 4.</p>

Capex Cost
169.00USD million
Preparation Cost
1.18
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Zambia Road Development Agency
UK Department for International Development
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
European Development Fund
African Development Bank
South Africa - Transnet
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
European Development Fund
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-9.990000
Longitude
32.450700
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Serenje - Nakonde Road Link 2 (Mpika - Chinsali)

PIDA Code
T.06.03.01.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of Link 2 of the Serenje - Nakonde Road Link between Mpika and Chinsali in Zambia (164.6 km).
Description

<p>The Serenje-Nakonde project road runs in a north eastern direction from Serenje in Zambia&#39;s Central Province to Nakonde (at the border post between Zambia and Tanzania) in the Northern Province covering a total distance of 611.5 km. The road is divided in 3 links: Link 1: Serenje to Mpika (238.3 km), Link 2: Mpika to Chinsali (164.6m), Link 3: Chinsali to Nakonde (208.6 km) The Serenje-Nakonde road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link 15) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 4.</p>

Capex Cost
142.00USD million
Preparation Cost
1.24
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Zambia Road Development Agency
UK Department for International Development
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
European Development Fund
South Africa - Transnet
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
European Development Fund
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-11.250000
Longitude
31.789000
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa