Quarterly Newsletter Issue No. 14 Oct - Dec 2023
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)
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Abstract: This quarterly newsletter from REREC highlights key developments in Kenya's renewable energy and rural electrification landscape between October and December 2023. It features the official commissioning of the Wasini/Mkwiro solar mini-grid by President William Ruto, which brought first-time electricity access to 600 households in Kwale County, showcasing decentralized clean energy investments. The newsletter covers the appointment of Dr. Rose Mkalama as REREC?s first female CEO, a milestone for gender leadership in the energy sector. It outlines the launch of REREC?s 2023?2027 Strategic Plan targeting 1 million new rural connections, 5,000 transformers, and increased adoption of clean cooking and solar technologies. Other stories include hybridization of diesel mini-grids, solarization of boreholes, electrification of secondary schools and health facilities, and national reforestation efforts. The newsletter underscores REREC?s role in meeting Kenya?s Vision 2030 goals, SDG 7, and the clean cooking and electrification targets for 2026 and 2028.