A section of Kibera slums [Photo/kibera.org.uk]
A Kibera-based energy plant has landed a Sh102.56 million deal to fund a 10-megawatt power plant in the area.
Asticom Kenya, a solid waste-to-energy start-up is expected to generate more power to meet the increasing demand among the local residents over years.
According to a local daily, African Development Bank (AfDB) through its multi-donor trust fund, Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has donated the cash for funding detailed engineering designs, environmental and social impact assessment of the project ahead of its kick off.
The energy production firm is also expected to use the same funds for shouldering legal services and transaction services as per a statement released by AfDB.
The SEFA’s $90 million (Sh.9.28 billion that has been allocated towards sustainable energy agenda in the African continent is a contribution from the different nations including Italy, US, Denmark and the United Kingdom among other nations.
The plant will be generating electricity from solid waste found in the slum areas.
Reports indicate that are 1000 tons of solid waste collected from Kibera on a daily basis.
Upon completion, the new project will not only create jobs for the local residents but also enhance the environmental management plan.
The firm will also deal with the purification of sewerage into clean water for different purposes.