Joseph Lekuton M.P speaking at TED Global.

For a brief run down of his talk at TED, please click here.

While in Arusha for TED I got the chance to speak briefly with Hon. Joseph Lekuton, M.P of Laisamis constituency; about renewable energy and specifically what is going on in his constituency. Hon. Lekuton stated that there is a wind power turbine power plant being constructed between Mt. Nyiru and Mt.Marsabit. The corridor between these two mountains has very powerful winds that are going to be harnessed for energy generation. He informed us that the project is currently underway and is slated to be tied to the electricity grid, specifically through the Turkwel gorge hydro power plant.

The opportunity to build and operate the turbine was posted by Bankelele back in Dec 2005, and incidentally, he introduces me to the man who is making it happen today. TED brought together the ‘Cheetahs’ like Mr. Lekuton and Mr. Simon Mwacharo, and I am glad to report here that following their meeting at TED Mr. Lekuton ordered several wind turbines for schools in his constituency from Simon Mwacharo’s Craftskills company.
Business Daily Africa reported today on the wind turbine power plant in Marsabit which is in Mr. Lekuton’s constituency, read more here.

Other News – “Dealers in solar panels have urged Kenya�??s standards body to intensify quality assurance measures against imports and false labelling of poor-performing panels.”

**Energy transformation is happening as we speak, with renewable energy sources such as wind and solar having a greater role to play in Africa’s energy future!

PS: White African’s site is back up, see “Thinking About Africa 2.0″ for thoughts on the tech future of Africa.