This is a pilot program designed to bring light to the Niyadhi and Kogelo villages, which totals to 600 homes. The plan is for SOWO to build trust with the people of the villages and identify locals who would support the implementation of this technology by training community members. By commissioning a group of locals to train the community, the project would also generate employment.
- Dr. Bajaj and SOWO have teamed up to secure sponsorship funding. Godrej Kenya, which is a leading FMCG company with Darling as one of its flagship products, and a major commitment to women communities in Kenya, signed on to support the pilot. “This one change can be life transforming” Gaurav Kaushal, CEO Godrej Kenya had observed. With the blessings of Mama Sarah Obama and good wishes from Former President Barack Obama, project “Light up Kenya” was launched on July 16, 2018. This project will light up 600 households in the villages of Siaya County with the help of inexpensive renewable solar energy. These solar lamps will not only bring light to the homes but will also create employment opportunities for those trained to assemble and install these solar lamps, thus providing a feasible solution to address energy and poverty challenges in rural Kenya.