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Norwegian fund burns fingers second time in Kenya’s power sector

A solar park that was to be built in Laikipia County has suffered a major setback after its key financier and project technical partner backed out of the deal.

Norwegian State-owned investment company Norfund, together with its partner Scatec Solar have withdrawn from the project leaving only the proponent, Kenergy Renewables, on board.

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