REA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

As a socially responsible organization, REA has continued to support sustainable initiatives by communities that empower and contribute to the building of a prosperous and vibrant society. We recognize that every community is unique and we work with our community partners to ensure that our support matches their priorities.

Our CSR strategy focuses on the following local pillars where REA can make a unique and sustainable difference.

·         Environment

·         Education

·         Health

·         Water

·         Sports

·         Culture

Construction of a 55MW Solar Power plant in Garissa 

REA board approved the construction of a 55MW Solar Power plant in Garissa at a cost of Kshs 12.8 billion.

The Authority  will  set  up 210,210 solar panels of 260 Watts each, thus reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 43,000 metric tons per year.
Upon completion, the solar plant will be the biggest in the East and Central Africa and is expected to create thousands of jobs estimated to be over 1,000.
The capacity that will be produced from this plant will be capable of powering 625,000 homes comfortably.
The 50MW photovoltaic cells(PV) solar farm will be financed through concessional funding from the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Construction will begin in July this year and will take one year to complete upon which the station will pump more power to the national grid.

 

 

Inspection of REA Projects by Energy Parliamentary Committee

Energy Parliamentary Committee members visited and inspected REA projects in Karachuonyo, Rangwe, Homabay and Nyatike and held meetings with area residents.
They were accompanied by REA CEO Ng'ang'a Munyu and other REA officials.