Ruto unveils 'game-changer' solar project to end charcoal use in public schools

While ambitious, the project faces the shadow of previous state-led tech initiatives that stalled before completion...

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President William Ruto has launched a sh45 billion program to solarise 3200 public schools across Kenya by the end of next year, aiming to replace charcoal use with renewable energy.

The project targets 3200 schools and is expected to generate 780 megawatts of energy.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Education, in partnership with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).
This initiative, a potential game-changer, seeks to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and lower energy costs in educational institutions.