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May 3, 2026
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Counties turn off Kenya Power switches for solar power

Counties turn off Kenya Power switches for solar power

Various counties and institutions across the country have turned to solar energy...

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Several Kenyan county governments are significantly reducing their electricity expenses by transitioning to solar power. This move aims to decrease reliance on the national grid and alleviate substantial financial burdens from high electricity bills.

  • Nairobi City County plans to save at least Sh80 million per month and Sh1 billion annually by adopting solar energy.
  • Key figures leading this initiative include Governors Susan Kihika of Nakuru and Johnson Sakaja of Nairobi.
  • The shift to solar is driven by consistently rising electricity costs, with some counties previously spending between Sh80 million and Sh100 million per month on power, contributing to billions in unpaid bills to Kenya Power.

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