solar energy Stories

Kerosene use drops significantly as government promotes clean energy alternatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

With the zero-rating of cooking gas in the Finance Act of 2023, LPG consumption surged by 15.05 per cent in 2024, further reducing reliance on kerosen...

Counties turn to solar power to save on costly electricity bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

The move could cost Kenya Power billions of shillings as more counties opt for renewable energy sources.

Adani bribery allegations shine spotlight on India's clean energy puzzle
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

India's states are unprepared for the rapid rise in renewable generating capacity, lack adequate transmission infrastructure and storage and would rat...

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.

World Bank says solar energy to surpass coal in power generation in two years
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2024

In Kenya, over 90 per cent of electricity is generated from renewable sources, including solar.

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. 

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