Powering possibilities – Rose Muringe’s experience in Samburu County

In Samburu County, Ms. Rose Muringe  learned about solar home systems from a relative who had purchased a solar home system through a KOSAP provider. Frustrated by the cost and inconvenience of using rechargeable lanterns, she was eager for a better solution.  
“I used to travel to Maralal Town daily just to charge my lanterns, which were not durable as I would often have to change them. It was exhausting,” She has been paying Kshs. 420 per week under a 52-week payment plan travelling daily just to charge my mobile phone, she recalls. “Since I bought the solar kit, I no longer make those trips.  Even on cloudy days, the lights work perfectly. It is so convenient.”

"At first, my husband was reluctant, but after the salesman explained how it works, he saw the value of investing in the solar power kit, particularly the reliability of its power and the easy payment plan” she adds.

Ms. Muringe’s solar kit powers four lights and a radio, transforming both her daily routine and her children’s learning environment. She pays Kshs.  420 per week under a 52-week plan that she describes as manageable and well worth the benefits. 
She is now a vocal advocate for clean energy and says people living in remote areas need to know the benefits of installing solar home systems.