Cameroon: Yaoundé Power Connection Contracts Awarded for 20,000 Homes

• Cameroon has awarded four contracts totaling CFA1.428 billion, including taxes, for 20,000 new electricity connections in Yaoundé.
• The Electricity Sector Reform Program (PRSEC) awarded these contracts on September 14, 2026, with the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP) publishing the decision the next day.
• This project constitutes 40% of a broader government target to deliver at least 50,000 additional connections across Yaoundé, Douala, and Bafoussam.
• The work was divided into four lots of 5,000 connections each, with winners including Sprint Pay Cameroon SA/Financial Holding Company Sarl/Dada Contractors Sarl and Cœur d’Afrique/Eya et Compagnie Sarl.
• The combined contract value was CFA50.74 million, or 3.4%, below the initial tender estimate of CFA1.479 billion.

Cameroon has committed CFA1.428 billion, including taxes, through four distinct agreements to establish 20,000 new electricity connections within its capital city, Yaoundé.

Cameroon has finalized agreements for a significant expansion of its electricity grid in the capital, Yaoundé. Four separate contracts, collectively valued at CFA1.428 billion including taxes, have been awarded to facilitate the installation of 20,000 new power connections. This initiative represents a substantial investment in the nation's energy infrastructure, directly targeting improved access for residents.

The Electricity Sector Reform Program (PRSEC) formally awarded these Cameroon Yaoundé power connection contracts on September 14, 2026. The Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP) subsequently made this decision public the following day, September 15, 2026, underscoring the formal and regulated nature of the procurement process. These contracts are designed to cover all necessary aspects, including the provision of equipment, the installation work itself, and the activation of electricity meters for the new connections.

The extensive project to deliver 20,000 electricity connections in Yaoundé was strategically divided into four distinct lots, each encompassing 5,000 connections. The first lot, valued at CFA362.25 million, was secured by a consortium comprising Sprint Pay Cameroon SA, Financial Holding Company Sarl, and Dada Contractors Sarl. Cœur d’Afrique, in partnership with Eya et Compagnie Sarl, was awarded the second lot for CFA360.66 million.

Further allocations saw Ets Kfex and Alu.Metal Cameroun jointly receive the third lot, priced at CFA353.11 million. The final segment, the fourth lot, was awarded to BNG Sarl for CFA352.11 million. The cumulative value of these four agreements, CFA1.428 billion including taxes, came in CFA50.74 million below the initial tender estimate of CFA1.479 billion, representing a 3.4% reduction. Analysis indicates an average expenditure of approximately CFA71,400 for each new connection.

This substantial undertaking in Yaoundé forms a critical component of a broader national objective to significantly enhance electricity access across Cameroon. The Yaoundé 20,000 electricity connections alone account for 40% of a government-mandated target to establish at least 50,000 additional electricity connections. This ambitious goal extends beyond Yaoundé to include the major cities of Douala and Bafoussam, signaling a concerted effort towards widespread Cameroon energy infrastructure development.

While the government initially aimed to complete these connections by the third quarter of 2026, the current contractual timelines for the recently awarded projects now extend beyond this original deadline. This adjustment reflects the complex logistical and operational requirements inherent in large-scale infrastructure projects of this nature, even as the commitment to expanding the grid remains firm.

The formal awarding of these CFA1.43 billion electricity contracts Yaoundé by the Electricity Sector Reform Program Cameroon (PRSEC) and their subsequent publication by the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency Cameroon (ARMP) highlights the structured regulatory environment governing public works in the country. This transparent process ensures adherence to established procurement guidelines and oversight, crucial for projects of national importance.

This investment is a clear indicator of Cameroon's ongoing commitment to improving its energy infrastructure and addressing the demand for increased electricity access. Such projects are vital for economic development and improving the quality of life for citizens, making the expansion of the grid a key strategic priority for the government.

This development signals ongoing public procurement opportunities and government investment in Cameroon's energy infrastructure, requiring legal and compliance teams to monitor future tenders and regulatory changes related to electricity access expansion.

Source: Original reporting via Business in Cameroon.