Kwale County Lights Up Diani Beachfronts to Boost Security and Tourism

Posted on :Monday , 3rd March 2025

The Kwale County Government is installing solar-powered streetlights along Diani’s beachfronts to enhance security and boost tourism. Governor Fatuma Achani says the initiative will improve socio-economic activities and address long-standing concerns about poor night-time visibility and crime.

She emphasized that well-lit streets will encourage a 24-hour economy, making. . .

Sunna Achieves Major Milestone with 30,000 Solar Streetlight Installations in Togo

Posted on :Tuesday , 4th February 2025

As part of a public-private partnership (PPP), French company Sunna Design has installed 30,000 solar streetlights in rural Togo, mainly in the Savanes and Kara regions. This initiative, under the PEP’S rural project, is led by the Togolese Agency for Rural Electrification and Renewable Energies (AT2ER) and aims to equip 4,600 villages with sustainable lighting solutions.

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. . .