Kiambu County Implements Solar Technology for Street Lighting, Moving Away from Conventional Power Sources

Posted on :Monday , 6th January 2025

Kiambu County has taken a bold step by transitioning from national grid-powered streetlights to solar-powered alternatives. This shift aims to curb soaring electricity bills, which exceed one billion shillings annually. Governor Kimani Wamatangi launched the initiative, dubbed "Angaza Kiambu," in Thika on December 18. Over 500 solar streetlights have already been installed in Thika Township, Ho. . .

The Role of New LED Lighting Projects in Improving School Facilities Across Kenya

Posted on :Monday , 2nd December 2024

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Copenhagen Climate Centre is supporting a pilot project that is outfitting 100 Kenyan boarding schools with low-cost, energy-efficient light-emitting-diodes or LED lighting, which will allow school administrators to save money and keep lights on longer.  

The project is a collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All, a UN-. . .

Brightening the Capital - The Impact of Contemporary Lighting on Nairobi’s Infrastructure

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Street and public lighting is a vital element of urban infrastructure that impacts the safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality of a city. In Nairobi, the Energy and Lighting Section of the City County Government has spearheaded significant improvements in public lighting over the past decade. These advancements highlight the city's commitment to modernizing its lighting infrastructure, althou. . .

Rwanda Energy Group Collaborates with ZESA to Implement New Street Lighting System

Posted on :Monday , 14th October 2024

Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide street lighting program, starting with a pilot project in Harare that involves installing over 1,200 new lights.This initiative is part of President Mnangagwa’s "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" policy and his collaboration with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The project will cover approximately 35km of Harare’s major roads,. . .

d.light Receives $176 Million Funding For Building Up Solar-Powered Lighting Products In East Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 7th August 2024

d.light has announced the conclusion of a new financing facility that will purchase $176 million in receivables from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. African Frontier Capital, a social impact-focused investment management company, is providing the fresh financing.

d.light claims it will use the infrastructure to expand its PayGo consumer credit service, making solar-powered i. . .