Kesses Solar Project in Eldoret Receives Ksh 3.9 Billion Funding from the UK
According to a statement made by the British High Commission, the project was funded by the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), which is funded by the United Kingdom (UK) government.
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Given the projected building activities at the location, the embassy stated that the project would generate job opportunities for the unemployed Kenyans.
"Kesses solar project in Eldoret received Ksh3.9 billion of funding from the UK-backed Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) driving clean energy in Kenya. When completed, the plant will improve access to energy for thousands of people and create up to 400 construction jobs helping Kenya achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2030," read the statement.
According to the head of Mutual Prosperity and Climate Change at the British High Commission, Mike Foster, who spoke at the event's opening the cash was part of Ksh4.7 billion pledged by the UK to various climate-related projects in the country.
"This project and the investment in the Kesses Solar Project will help Kenya achieve its vision of 10% tree cover by 2030, and provide new green jobs for local people,” Foster reported.
Sine Zulu, an EAIF investment specialist, explained that the loan made financial sense for the government because of the financial benefits that would be realized once the project was completed in terms of power output.
"The Kesses plant brings multiple benefits to Kenya's economic development. It will also play an important part in combating climate change and strengthening Kenya's recovery from the pandemic.
“EAIF is now established as a lender of choice for renewable energy companies investing in Africa," he stated.
The solar project is planned to be completed by the end of the year, with the electricity generated going to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
