On Friday Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr held a meeting with the CEO of the Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), Peter Mbugua and his team members in charge of design, Installation, business development and renewable energy at the KAWI headquarters. Since last year, REREC is undertaking 13 projects under matching grants program which are…
Makueni is set to benefit from an enticing renewable energy deal that will drive its industrial vision sustainably. The deal involves setup of a LED lighting project in the county in a tripartite Public-Private-Partnership agreement bringing together the government (Makueni County), the private sector (SOLAFRIQUE, a limited company) and the academia (Strathmore University and Lukenya…
Makueni electricity grid is expected to rise to 70% from the current 30% following a discussion to increase power connection to several institutions in the county. In a discussion held on Thursday between Makueni County Governor Kivutha Kibwana, her deputy Adelina Mwau and a delegation from the energy and KPLC sectors led by Dr. Fredrick…
Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau has said Makueni County has greater potential in solar energy that remains an attraction to investors in the green energy sector. Mwau who met a top Israeli green energy investor the CEO of Gigawatts Global Mr Yosef Abramowitz in Nairobi on Thursday said that despite the potential, most households in Makueni …
Secondary Schools in Makueni County have been urged to use environmental friendly rocket stoves in order to save on the cost of fuel and ensure a clean environment. County Executive Committee Member for Roads,Transport and Energy Eng Sebastian Kyoni said that rocket stoves could help schools save millions spent on cooking fuel per annually. He…