Private sector receives Sh500m to power off grid areas in 14 counties

Energy CS Charles Keter 9PHOTO: File)

NAIROBI, KENYA: Rural areas off the electricity grid in 14 counties will benefit from solar and clean cooking products following the release of Sh500 million from the  Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP).

The fund will support 19 companies to facilitate the sale of their products in Turkana, West Pokot, Isiolo, Wajir, Garissa, Samburu, Marsabit, Isiolo, Tana River, Lamu, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, and Narok Counties.