What is the latest status of the project “Garissa Solar Plant”?

The status recorded for “Garissa Solar Plant” is completed.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Garissa Solar Plant”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Garissa Solar Plant”: government bodies (Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation).

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Garissa Solar Plant”?

This Taiyo project page references The Eastleigh Voice along with the original URL (https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/northern-kenya/237786/angry-raya-residents-accuse-government-of-betrayal-over-garissa-solar-project?amp=1). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Garissa Solar Plant

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Garissa, Garissa County, Kenya

Source: The Eastleigh Voice

Project

Completed

The Garissa Solar Plant is Kenya's largest solar power plant with a capacity of 54.64 MW, contributing nearly 2% of Kenya's national energy mix. The project was commissioned in 2018 and officially launched in 2019. It sells power to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and was expected to bring jobs, compensation, and social amenities to the local community.

Status: Closed
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government
Location: Garissa, Garissa County, Kenya
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Eastleigh Voice

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The project “Garissa Solar Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Garissa, Garissa County, Kenya. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Eastleigh Voice.

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Original status	completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Garissa Solar Plant is Kenya's largest solar power plant with a capacity of 54.64 MW, contributing nearly 2% of Kenya's national energy mix. The project was commissioned in 2018 and officially launched in 2019. It sells power to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and was expected to bring jobs, compensation, and social amenities to the local community.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	Kenya
State	Garissa County
City	Garissa

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Source	The Eastleigh Voice
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government
Article published date	2025-11-11

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