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Solar technology comes to rescue of rural fans in 2018 World Cup tournament

2018 World Cup kicks off next month in Russia [Photo: Courtesy]

When 2018 World Cup kicks off next month in Russia, many football fans around the globe will be glued to their television sets to catch up with their favourite teams.

In Kenya where electricity supply has been a challenge, many in rural areas normally endure long distance to watch the game in nearby centers where power supply normally ends.

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