The high cost of keeping Kenya’s streetlights on

To avoid hefty bills, counties are replacing Kenya Power with clean power...

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Kenyan counties are increasingly transitioning to solar-powered streetlights to combat escalating electricity bills from the national grid. This shift aims to alleviate unsustainable financial burdens and prevent service disruptions.

Counties face monthly electricity bills ranging from Sh80 million to Sh170 million for streetlights, with unpaid amounts totalling billions.
Kiambu County is leading the charge, installing 12,000 solar streetlights and planning an additional 12,000, having previously spent Sh250 million annually on grid-powered lighting and maintenance.
Other counties like Makueni, Nairobi, Nakuru, Murang’a, and Samburu are also adopting solar energy for various public facilities, spurred by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's warnings about unsustainable costs.

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