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Lighting up rural Kenya: Energy agency to double county investments

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu addressing the press in Nakuru, October 19, 2020. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Rural and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) is seeking to increase electricity coverage in rural areas across the country through partnership with county governments.

The corporation has said it would match investments made by county governments in lighting up their respective areas.

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