renewable energy Stories

Geothermal energy to become global investment frontier with Kenya leading the way – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Kenya stands out as a major geothermal electricity producer, accounting for approximately 43 per cent of total geothermal electricity generation in th...

EPRA to start countrywide inspection of renewable energy sources
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

As of now, geothermal contributes 26.37 per cent, solar photovoltaic systems (12.38 per cent), and wind energy (12.19 per cent) to the national grid.

Boom in renewable energy jobs but African countries lag behind – Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2024

Notably, solar and wind energy sectors are leading this growth.

Addressing community concerns key for Kenya to achieve nuclear energy dream – Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 24, 2024

By 2015, Kenya had already developed a 15-year strategic plan for Kenya's nuclear power programme.

Chirchir: Kenya ready to shift to electric mobility, cut fossil fuel use
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Kenya currently spends $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) a month on petroleum imports.

Ruto warns developing nations risk being sidelined from renewable energy boom
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

Ruto said Africa will keep pushing for the correction of financial disparities and unfair systems that leave the continent with less than two per cent...

New electrification project enhances Wajir South's growth and development
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 02, 2024

Hussein Mohammed, the Board Director of REREC, said the project will promote sustainable energy solutions and rural electrification, catalysing socio-...

Kenya on course to eliminate carbon emissions - report
John Mbati  |  Apr 18, 2024

Rwanda and Tanzania were also said to be on course to achieve the same milestone as Kenya. 

Ex-manager charged with Sh1.5m fraud in fake academic papers case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 03, 2024

Nick Oluoch, formerly of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), allegedly used forged academic papers to secure his job.

New solar energy project powers up lives in Northern Kenya
Abdullahi Mohammed  |  Feb 28, 2024

For the first time, true energy reliability has arrived, illuminating new horizons of socioeconomic possibilities.

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