Safaricom switches 2,028 base stations to solar power in Kenya
What happened
Safaricom reported that 2,028 telecommunication base stations were switched to solar power during the 2026 fiscal year, marking a 41.6% increase in its solarised footprint. This conversion raised the total number of solar-powered sites from 1,432 to 2,028. Renewable sources now supply 35.7% of Safaricom’s overall network electricity consumption.
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Why it matters
The shift to renewable energy reduces operational overhead and scope-1 greenhouse-gas emissions for Safaricom. The initiative aligns with Kenya’s broader off-grid solar access programme, which seeks large-scale clean-energy deployment across regional counties.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Government of KenyaSpeculative
The initiative could support the Government of Kenya's broader off-grid solar access programme by increasing clean energy deployment.
- KenyaSpeculative
Kenya might see support for its net-zero targets through the adoption of clean energy by major infrastructure providers.
- Kenya KwanzaSpeculative
Kenya Kwanza might benefit from the successful implementation of national clean energy policy objectives.
- National TreasurySpeculative
The oversubscription of the KSh 20 billion sustainability-linked facility might increase funding availability for green projects.