Brightening the Capital - The Impact of Contemporary Lighting on Nairobi’s Infrastructure

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Street and public lighting is a vital element of urban infrastructure that impacts the safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality of a city. In Nairobi, the Energy and Lighting Section of the City County Government has spearheaded significant improvements in public lighting over the past decade. These advancements highlight the city's commitment to modernizing its lighting infrastructure, althou. . .

Rwanda Energy Group Collaborates with ZESA to Implement New Street Lighting System

Posted on :Monday , 14th October 2024

Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide street lighting program, starting with a pilot project in Harare that involves installing over 1,200 new lights.This initiative is part of President Mnangagwa’s "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" policy and his collaboration with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The project will cover approximately 35km of Harare’s major roads, enhancing safety and traf. . .

d.light Receives $176 Million Funding For Building Up Solar-Powered Lighting Products In East Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 7th August 2024

d.light has announced the conclusion of a new financing facility that will purchase $176 million in receivables from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. African Frontier Capital, a social impact-focused investment management company, is providing the fresh financing.

d.light claims it will use the infrastructure to expand its PayGo consumer credit service, making solar-powered i. . .

Photovoltaic Light Projects To Be Initiated In Tanzania

Posted on :Thursday , 4th July 2024

LXinstruments GmbH are currently initiating a new photovoltaic project in collaboration with the time2help association, whose mission is to boost the future opportunities of children and families in Arusha, Tanzania.

The association aims to provide families an opportunity to use solar energy, specifically Lights!

When the sun sets, Tanzanians use kerosene lights or candlelig. . .

Kenyan Households illuminated by imported lights.

Posted on :Friday , 12th January 2024

Traders from all across Kenya congregate in Nairobi's Nyamakima shopping district, which is home to the nation's largest network of stores selling Chinese-imported electronics and electrical goods.

Shopkeepers distribute packages via bulk couriers to every region of the nation, including South Sudan and Uganda and they import goods in bulk from China to resell to other d. . .