Nyeri Hospital Goes Green with KSh 80 Million Solar Project, Cuts Grid Reliance by 80%

Kenya, 30 April 2026 - Consolata Mathari Hospital in Nyeri has commissioned a 765.4 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic system backed by a 783.36 kilowatt-hour battery storage facility, in a landmark shift toward affordable, reliable and clean energy for healthcare.

The project, dubbed Seeds of Energy, will power critical services at the hospital and several Archdiocesan institutions, significantly reducing dependence on the national grid while guaranteeing uninterrupted electricity supply.

Speaking during the commissioning, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga described the initiative as a game-changer in both healthcare delivery and environmental conservation.

“This is a landmark project for our environment. With 34 decentralised solar PV points, the hospital has established a 360-degree response to climate change that will slash grid electricity consumption by up to 80% and cut carbon emissions by 500 tonnes,” said Kahiga.

The launch was officiated by United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, H.E. Zainab Hawa Bangura, alongside Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria.

Energy experts involved in the project said the transition to solar power will not only lower operational costs but also enhance service delivery by ensuring constant power supply in critical units such as theatres and intensive care.

Dr Eng. Joseph Njoroge of the Solar Board Technical Team noted that the facility is now leveraging renewable energy to support both mission work and sustainable healthcare systems.