Kenya and China partner to bring solar power to underserved areas
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Kenya has teamed up with China to bring solar power to remote, underserved communities across the country. The nations have signed an agreement to install 80 off-grid solar power systems, as announced during a meeting between Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan and Kenya's Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira. The agreement, signed at the Kawi Complex in Nairobi, forms the framework for the Africa Solar Belt Project.
The initiative aims to provide reliable electricity to schools, health facilities, water supply systems, and other essential services in areas beyond the national grid. The project is part of China's broader climate cooperation efforts and aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. UNICEF is supporting the programme with matching funds, technical expertise, and other resources.
Both governments emphasized the importance of effective coordination for the proper operation, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of the solar installations.
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