This archive report was first published on 15 December 2019.
On December 14, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the commissioning of the 50 MW Garissa solar farm, a major milestone in Kenya's renewable energy journey.
According to Xinhua, the solar farm was designed and built by China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Co-operation (CJIC) in conjunction with the Kenya Rural Electrification Authority (REA) at a cost of KSh13 billion.
The solar farm is the largest in East and Central Africa, solidifying Kenya's position as a leader in renewable energy.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Kenyatta emphasized the significance of the solar farm, stating that it is part of a broader strategy to harness 400MW from the vast solar resource available in the country.
President Kenyatta also highlighted the benefits of the solar farm for Garissa town and its environs, which will now have a stable power connection.
