Startimes To Offer Maisha Bora Sacco Members Affordable Solar Solutions

Startimes has officially entered a partnership with Maisha Bora Sacco, aiming to provide its members with access to affordable solar energy solutions.

The collaboration focuses on the distribution of solar panels combined with low-interest financing options, enabling members to seamlessly transition to sustainable energy sources.

Through this initiative, members of Maisha Bora Sacco will benefit from Startimes’ solar energy kits. The financing model, designed with accessibility in mind, allows members to pay for their solar kits in manageable instalments, making the shift to solar energy more feasible than ever.

Carter Luo, CEO of Startimes, emphasized the broader environmental goals behind this initiative. “Empowering Sacco members with affordable solar solutions allows us to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future,” Luo stated, highlighting the company’s commitment to environmental conservation through the promotion of green energy alternatives.

Gregory Siro, CEO of Maisha Bora, echoed these sentiments, noting the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions. “This partnership is crucial as it equips our members with the financial support they need to adopt innovative solar energy solutions,” Siro remarked.

The collaboration comes at an opportune time given the rising energy costs and an increasing emphasis on clean energy, solar power is becoming more attractive to households across the nation.

Recently, solar power generation surged, with production reaching 491.48 million kilowatt-hours in 2023, marking a 28.1% increase from the previous year.

The commissioning of the Alten Kenya Solarfarms plant in Uasin Gishu underscores the country’s commitment to renewable energy, paving the way for a broader shift towards sustainable energy sources.