Chinese Government pledges $160,000 grant to fund pilot solar program in Kenya
Pledged amount
$ 410633.07660724485
Adjusted pledged amount
$ 410633.07660724485
Constant 2021 USD
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Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Kenya
Sector
Energy (Code: 230)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
On November 6, 2000, the Chinese government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kenya, agreeing to donate 160,000 USD to implement a pilot solar energy program for Kenya to help solve power shortage in rural areas. Deng Nan, the visiting vice-minister of science and technology of China, and Kenya's Science and Technology Minister, Henry Kosgey, signed the MoU on the project. 80 Kenyan households are expected to benefit from the project. The solar program can power four lights for the villagers' evening life, and a television set for the education and entertainment of each household.
Number of official sources
0
Number of total sources
1
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Kenya [Government Agency]