The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation,
(formerly, the Rural Electrification Authority ) a state corporation
established under the Energy Act, 2019, is mandated to enhance provision of
electricity in the rural areas of the country as well as develop, manage and
promote the use of renewable energy in Kenya. Through its mandate, the
Corporation seeks to improve the socio-economic well-being of Kenyans living in
rural areas as well as develop cheap alternatives to sources of energy through
the promotion of renewable energy.
Since commencing operations in the 2008/09
financial year, the Corporation has endeavored to realize this objective and
through its efforts, 70% of all the public facilities have been electrified.
Moving forward, the Corporation will put more focus on renewable energy to
provide electricity to areas far away from the national grid network.