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April 27, 2026
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Mageta Island Lights Up as Sh232 Million Solar Project Sparks Economic Transformation

Mageta Island Lights Up as Sh232 Million Solar Project Sparks Economic Transformation

NAIROBI,Kenya  Apr 27 - Mageta Island in Bondo, Siaya County used to be engulfed in darkness once the sun had drifted into its hideout in the western Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Mageta Solar Mini Grid project, costing Sh232 million, has brought significant economic and social transformation to Mageta Island in Siaya County. The project, commissioned by President Ruto in 2024, has ended the island's darkness and improved critical services.

  • The project generates 802kw daily and has a capacity of 11,000kv, serving over 1,400 households.
  • Implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC).
  • Business owners, healthcare providers, and residents report enhanced livelihoods, improved access to services like cold storage for medicines and vaccines, and increased security.

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