Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto during the Alliance High School's centenary celebrations in Kikuyu, Kiambu County on March 1, 2026. [PCS]Kenya will solarise all public schools within a year under a Sh45 billion programme launched by President William Ruto on Sunday. Speaking during the Alliance High School's centenary celebrations in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Ruto said the initiative turns the century-old institution into a testing ground for the country's green energy ambitions. Aerial view of Alliance High School installed solar panel to power the school. Technical experts from Jupiter Energy Solutions said Alliance High School now runs a 151-kilowatt solar system, combining rooftop panels, battery storage and a proposed solar water heating unit to replace boilers.

Source: Standard Digital March 01, 2026 19:16 UTC