Company profile
Anzana Electric Group
Founded in 2011 as Virunga Power, Anzana Electric Group is a Mauritius-headquartered developer, investor, and operator of renewable power generation and grid distribution projects across East, Central, and Southern Africa. The company specializes in run-of-river hydropower plants and electricity distribution networks, aiming to expand clean energy access. Key milestones include rebranding to Anzana, establishing the Weza Power utility in Burundi, operating the Zengamina utility in Zambia, and partnering with ZESCO to add 300,000 connections. Backed by a USD 20 million facility from British International Investment and USD 35 million from TDB Group, Anzana operates as a private entity. It delivers reliable electricity to households and businesses, driving sustainable economic development across Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia.
- Sector
- Energy and power / Hydropower
- Markets
- Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia
- Founded
- 2011
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Scale-up
- Capital raised
- $20m
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B2C Transactional
Products and services
Run-Of-River Hydropower Projects, Grid Distribution Networks, Rural Electricity Networks, Project Development, Electricity Generation, Interconnection Services & Utility Operations
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | British International Investment (BII) invests USD 20 million in Anzana Electric Group's operations in East, Central and Southern Africa | Infrastructure & Project Finance | $20m | Tanzania |
Source: Partner Researchers.