Global clean energy firm Bluetti has donated 1,000 solar power systems to the Kenya Red Cross Society under its ‘Lighting an African Family’ (LAAF) program.
This donation is part of Bluetti's LAAF programme, which was launched in 2021 to light up 1 million off-grid African families using clean solar energy.
Archie Yang, head of Bluetti’s LAAF program said that they are empowering off-grid communities to improve education, business, and quality of life with clean, renewable energy.
He noted that the contribution aims to support displaced families in Baringo County, where ongoing conflicts and natural disasters have severely impacted local communities.
“Everyone deserves access to electricity,” said Archie Yang adding that the firm plans to prioritise lighting up poor families and putting a smile on the vulnerable.
“Through LAAF, we’re not just providing light—we’re empowering off-grid communities to improve education, business, and quality of life with clean, renewable energy.”
Kenya Red Cross said that they have distributed the solar systems to communities in Baringo North, Baringo South, and Tiaty East & West.
Red Cross noted that these areas face significant challenges in accessing reliable power due to conflicts, flooding, and geographic isolation.
“The solar lamps will provide essential lighting and enable families to charge their phones, improving communication and access to vital information, including early warning messages,” the KRCS said in a post on X.
As part of its roadmap, Bluetti plans to equip local communities with sustainable energy solutions and the knowledge to use them effectively, paving the way for a brighter, more resilient future for Africa.
Bluetti's LAAF program has illuminated over 15,000 households across 11 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Malawi while still investing in long-term solutions for sustainable energy.
At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), the company announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to accelerate solar adoption across Africa.
