Uhuru launches Africa’s top wind farm
News
By
PSCU
| Jul 20, 2019
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday commissioned the Lake Turkana Wind Power farm, Africa’s largest wind power project, with an installed capacity of 310 megawatts of clean, reliable and low cost electricity.
At the same time, the president commissioned the 428-kilometre high voltage power transmission line as well as the upgrading of Loyangalani to South Horr road.
In the last eight months, the wind power project has saved Kenyans more than Sh8 billion from reduced usage of the expensive diesel generated thermal power.
President Kenyatta, speaking at the event also attended by Deputy President William Ruto, said the commissioning of the project was a proud moment for the country.
READ MORE
Private sector partnerships important to catalysing sports
Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay
Budget cuts loom for Parliament thanks to Sh9.6b Bunge Towers
Islamic banking gets traction in Africa as Salaam Bank feted
Data privacy major challenge for Kenya's digital space, report
Angola ICT Minister: Invest in space industry to ensure a connected, peaceful Africa
NCPB sets in motion plans to compensate farmers for fake fertiliser
Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation
Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss
- Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics
- Budget cuts loom for Parliament thanks to Sh9.6b Bunge Towers
- Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss
- Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation
- KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy