RUTO on the verge of completing his legacy projects within his first term as he secures huge funding – Look! Kenya is headed for greatness.

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – President William Ruto has secured a huge funding for one of his legacy projects.

This is after the German Government pledged to disburse Ksh14.5 billion (112 million euros) to Ruto’s government to aid in the transition to 100 percent renewable energy.

From the funding, Ksh194 million (1.5 million euros) will be spent on anti-graft programs, while Ksh3.8 billion (30 million euros) would be spent on making Kenya’s agriculture more resilient to drought.

Also, the funds will be used to produce hydrogen which can be utilized in the production of fertiliser.

An additional Ksh3.8 billion (30 million euros) will go to training programs and Ksh6.6 billion (51 million euros) will fund new energy infrastructure and hydrogen production.

According to Sebastian Groth, German Ambassador to Kenya, Somalia, and Seychelles, the partnership between the two countries will also create jobs for Kenyans.

This was part of a deal struck between Ruto and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the UN climate conference held in November 2022.

Initially, Ruto emphasised that the new administration is focused on shifting from non-renewable energy to renewable energy sources.

One of his plans was to introduce electric vehicles that also rely on solar power and also erecting accessible charging ports in all urban areas and along major highways.

In November, Ruto announced plans to adopt electric motorbikes that would use renewable energy in a bid to phase out the use of fossil fuels.

By 2030, the country aims to entirely phase out the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation.