Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has welcomed a 17-member delegation made up of Governance Committee members, human resource representatives, and legal experts from the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) for a two-week meeting in Kigali aimed at strengthening regional electricity cooperation and governance.
The meeting will focus on harmonizing the organization’s legal and contractual frameworks, reviewing and updating EAPP staff regulations, and assessing the effectiveness of its committees to enhance governance and facilitate electricity trade across Eastern Africa.
Speaking during the opening session, REG Chief Executive Officer Maximilien Byilingiro said the outcomes of the meeting would benefit all EAPP member states by advancing regional energy integration.
“The member states of EAPP will greatly benefit from the outcomes of this meeting as we continue to promote electricity interconnection and strengthen power trade across Eastern Africa,” said Byilingiro.
As a key member of the Eastern Africa Power Pool, REG, through its Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL), expressed its pride in hosting the meeting, describing it as a testament to Rwanda’s commitment to transforming the energy sector, strengthening regional partnerships, and promoting sustainable electricity development.
The Eastern Africa Power Pool is a regional organization that brings together countries to coordinate electricity generation, transmission, and cross-border power trade with the goal of improving energy access, reliability, and affordability throughout the region.
The Kigali meeting is expected to deliver recommendations that will strengthen institutional governance and lay a stronger foundation for regional energy collaboration, ultimately benefiting millions of people across Eastern Africa.
Byilingiro’s statement emphasizes that the meeting goes beyond administrative discussions. Stronger governance, harmonized regulations, and enhanced regional cooperation are critical to enabling countries to share electricity resources more efficiently.
Improved electricity interconnection will help Eastern African nations enhance energy security, reduce power shortages, lower energy costs, and accelerate economic growth across the region.
By Andrew Shyaka
