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Energy CS Monica Juma Urges Kenyans To Embrace Green Energy Amid Fuel Price Hike

Energy CS Monica Juma Urges Kenyans To Embrace Green Energy Amid Fuel Price Hike

Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma says there is a need for Kenya to embrace green energy production in the wake of the skyrocketing fuel prices. Juma who is also the acting Cabinet Secretary for Petroleum on Thursday told delegates attending a two-day conference on Sustainable Energy that the usage of green energy production will go […]

Kenya Power Joins Solar To Curb Massive Consumers Switch

Solar Energy in villages

Kenya Power and Lighting Company commonly referred to as Kenya Power or KPLC which is the main distributor of electricity in Kenya is now set to join the solar business following the massive migration of its customers from the main grid to solar energy. Kenya Power is eager to join the solar movement rather than […]

Strathmore University and Kenya Power Sign Solar Energy Purchase Deal

Strathmore University Solar Energy

History has been made for the first time as a power purchase agreement is signed between Kenya Power and Strathmore University to commercialize solar energy in the country. In the new 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), Strathmore University will charge Kenya Power Sh12.36 ($0.12) per unit of solar electricity delivered to the national grid. This […]

Prioritize Renewable Energy, Kenya Power

Solar Energy in villages

The world is becoming more cognizant of the need to shift to renewable energy. Clean and renewable energy is such a priority that the United Nations has dedicated an entire development goal to the realization of clean energy. Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) focuses on access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. […]