# East African energy infrastructure development > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-energy-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-10-31T09:31:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Regional governments are initiating large scale energy projects to expand electricity access and modernize infrastructure. In Burundi, the government signed a 25 year, $1.4 billion public-private partnership with Weza Power, a subsidiary of the US-based Anzana Electric Group. This project aims to upgrade 52,000 kilometers of distribution lines to increase the national electrification rate from 12% to 70%. The investment is intended to support industrial and mining sectors, including the processing of nickel, gold, tin, and rare earth elements. In Uganda, the government and the African Development Bank launched the National Energy Pact. This initiative seeks to mobilize $17.7 billion in investments by 2030 to connect 85% of the population to electricity and provide clean cooking solutions to 50% of residents. The plan involves developing significant operational capacity and constructing over 2,700 mini-grids. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: Uganda launches $17.7 billion energy transformation plan Uganda and the African Development Bank have launched a $17.7 billion National Energy Pact to achieve 85% electricity access by 2030 through massive infrastructure investment and private sector partnerships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-launches-177-billion-energy-transformation-plan ### 2026-10-17: Burundi signs $1.4 billion electricity deal with US firm Anzana Electric Burundi has entered a $1.4 billion, 25-year partnership with US-based Anzana Electric subsidiary Weza Power to expand the national electricity grid and boost industrial and mining development. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burundi-signs-14-billion-electricity-deal-with-us-firm-anzana-electric --- Cite as: East African energy infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-energy-infrastructure-development