[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions Mageta Island Solar mini-grid

The grid will power 1,400 households, support fish trading and improve public service delivery.

In Summary
  • Mageta Island Solar Grid is also expected to enhance access to clean and reliable power supply.
  • Ruto noted that this will reduce power costs for businesses and supply electricity to more than 4,000 households in Siaya County.
by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
30 August 2024 - 16:05
President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County on August 30, 2024.
President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County on August 30, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto has commissioned the installation of seven solar mini-grids under the Kenya Electricity Modernisation Project.

The commissioning took place at the Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.

The Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.
The Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.
Image: PCS

The grid will power 1,400 households, support fish trading by powering cold rooms and improve public service delivery in hospitals and schools.

Mageta Island Solar Grid is also expected to enhance access to clean and reliable power supply.

Ruto noted that this will reduce power costs for businesses and supply electricity to more than 4,000 households in Siaya County.

President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County on August 30m 2024.
President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County on August 30m 2024.
Image: PCS

The President also officially commissioned the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill that will facilitate increased food production in Siaya and Busia Counties.

Ruto is on the third day of the four-day development tour in Nyanza region.

The Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.
The Mageta Island Solar Grid in Mageta, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill in Siaya County on August 30, 2024.
President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill in Siaya County on August 30, 2024.
Image: PCS
The officially commissioned the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill that will facilitate increased food production in Siaya and Busia Counties.
The officially commissioned the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill that will facilitate increased food production in Siaya and Busia Counties.
Image: PCS

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