President William Ruto during the Official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project (KOSAP) in Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025/PCS


President William Ruto has launched the first Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) at Ndau Island in Lamu.

The president stated that they plan to provide access to power in the most remote areas.

Additionally, they also plan to create employment and growth among the citizens.

“We are extending electricity access to the most remote corners of our country to light up homes, power industries, create jobs and drive inclusive economic growth,” Ruto said.

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President William Ruto during the Official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project (KOSAP) at Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025 / PCS



It covers Garissa, Isiolo, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Narok, Samburu, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Turkana, Wajir and West Pokot Counties.

“The Sh10 billion initiative, covering 14 counties, is part of a broader effort to expand electricity access through mini-grids and stand-alone solar systems whose implementation contracts we signed last week in Nairobi,”  Ruto said.

President William Ruto during the official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project(KOSAP) in Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025/ PCS
Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho and Salim Mvurya alongside President William Ruto during the official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project(KOSAP) in Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025/ PCS
CS Salim Mvurya speaking to  President William Ruto during the official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project (KOSAP) at Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025 / PCS
Residents during the official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project (KOSAP) by President William Ruto in Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025/ PCS
President William Ruto and other leaders during the official launch of Kenya-Off Grid Solar Project (KOSAP) at Ndau Island in Lamu county on February 27, 2025/ PCS