KENYA

Kenya has ample of solar energy resources, which is available throughout the
country. In the north of the country solar energy resources is generally higher
and consistent. In the populated areas near Nairobi, solar eradication is
reducing during rainy season between May and august. Kenyas market is
well developed through regular sales of PV components and SHS. Battery
backups, pumping and tourism is driving the market growth faster. The value
chain has reached to such a level in rural areas where there is more basic
level installers. The quality of equipment remains low because of cost
conscious and competition. Kenya has the most dynamic commercial PV
market in Africa with growing annual rate since the mid 90s.
Support from NGO and government have helped rural areas with solar PV
being installed at homes and institutional system throughout the populated
areas of the country. PV market potential is based on cost and electricity
available.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company is a company, which is the latest
power producing company in Kenya producing about 72% of electricity
consumed in Kenya.
African government and investors are investing more in roads and railway
infrastructure which needs more work to be done to increase the
transportation and trade between countries. Since independence the country
does not have proper roads connecting other country. Most of Africas railway
line and roads are in bad condition and need huge investments, according to
AFDB. International airports will be constructed in Lamu, Isiolo and
Lakichoggio, the three important centres along the new transport corridor.
Political risk in Kenya may result in fall in new investment in 2013, which
equaled last year. Kenyas political outlook has improved following peaceful
elections in 2013 March. Kenyas economy has demonstrated considerable
growth in 2013 and is likely to expand in 2014 as well. Kenya will
nevertheless vulnerable to climatic conditions and variations in commodity
prices.
The renewable energy sector in Kenya is amongst the most active in Africa,
investment grew from zero in 2009 to 1.3 million in 2010 across technologies
such as wind, geothermal and biofuel. Kenya was always active in the
renewable energy sector.
Kenyas foreign policy is seen best in terms of its political and economic
moderation and its continuous reliance on the western world. The EACSO
charter was created in order to get a common currency, common court and

common market in which goods and labour could easily circulate freely.
Kenyas relations with its neighbours have been less harmonious.
There is a normal of 2525 hours of daylight every year (of a conceivable
4383) with a normal of 6:54 of daylight every day.
The atmosphere of Kenya differs by area, from generally cool consistently, to
constantly warm/hot. The atmosphere along the coast is tropical. This implies
precipitation and temperatures are higher as the year progressed.
The atmosphere of Kenya is as fluctuated as its geology. Climate conditions
range from the tropical humid of the coast and the dry warmth of the
northern fields to the coolness of the level and mountains.
To import any Commodity into Kenya, a merchant will need to enroll the
administrations of a clearing specialists who will handle the import
documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Simba 2005
framework and clear the merchandise on your behalf.
Some companies use different types of market strategy to enter a market to
enter. The best mode of market entry is foreign direct investment and
strategic alliance.
Kenya is intensely reliant on foreign made petroleum items to meet its
vitality needs. The has made significant efforts to lessen the part of
petroleum in domestic energy utilization and has made a few progress.
Regardless of these efforts, oil constitutes four fifths of Kenya's aggregate
essential energy utilization.

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