Dar es Salaam, Feb. 25 -- DAR ES SALAAM: EAST Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. With rising electricity demand, unreliable power grids, and environmental concerns over biomass use, natural gas has emerged as a game-changer for energy security and economic transformation.

The region holds vast gas reserves-Tanzania alone has over 57 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven natural gas reserves-yet millions of households still rely on charcoal and kerosene for daily energy needs.

To bridge this gap, EAPCE25 will spotlight how East Africa can expand gas infrastructure, develop pro-poor pricing models, and establish stable regulatory frameworks to make gas a mainstream, affordable energy source for industries and house...