Unilever has invested Sh70 million in an 800kW solar power system at its Nairobi factory, joining a growing number of Kenyan manufacturers turning to renewable energy to manage electricity costs and strengthen operational resilience. The installation is expected to supply about 30 per cent of the factory’s electricity requirements and save the consumer goods manufacturer approximately Sh30 million ($230,000) annually in energy costs. The investment comes as Kenyan manufacturers contend with some of the highest industrial electricity costs in the region, encouraging companies to generate more of their own power and...