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Firm affiliated to Kenyan billionaire puts up solar plant in Uganda

A firm affiliated to Kenyan businessman Humphrey Kariuki has commissioned a Sh2.5 billion ($25 million) solar power plant in Uganda. The UK registered Great Lakes Africa Energy (GLAE), in which Mr Kariuki owns a majority stake, was the lead financier and technical investor in the solar park that has capacity to generate 24 megawatts.

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