Kenya's solar panel law takes effect

Solar power panels mounted on a roof in Rwanda. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA

Kenya is gearing up for a significant surge in the use of solar energy after the government started enforcing regulations that would see installation of water heating systems in residential buildings.

In a renewed drive in favour of clean energies and reduced reliance on hydro and thermal energy, Kenya will from this month enforce regulations requiring property developers to install and use solar water heating systems.