Electricity in Senegal: Senelec's Quite Intriguing Decision on Meters

Senelec signed a 15-year contract on December 30, 2024, with Amco SA, a Senegalese-Chinese company, to supply 4.5 million electricity meters for at least 138 billion FCFA. The contract, allegedly awarded without a competitive bidding process or approval from the Public Markets Department, involves an annual order of 300,000 meters, mainly of the Hexing brand, with Senelec holding a stake in Amco. Potential irregularities in the procurement process are noted, drawing a comparison to the previous supplier Akilee.