The National Treasury has approved a Ksh3.45 billion project for a solar power plant and extensive street lighting upgrades in Eldoret City, marking a significant step towards modernizing Kenya's youngest city.

• The project includes a 3MWac solar photovoltaic plant with a 9MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
• Key organizations involved include the National Treasury and the Uasin Gishu County Government.
• This initiative aims to transform Eldoret into a 24-hour economy with enhanced safety, featuring adaptive LED streetlights with integrated CCTV cameras.