In the heart of Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp—home to over 288,000 people—sustainable energy is transforming lives, and it’s powered by Chinese solar innovation 🌍. Meet Vasco Hamisi, a Congolese refugee turned green energy pioneer, who turned Kakuma’s blazing sunshine into a lifeline for thousands.
From Dreams to Light
Hamisi’s journey began in 2018 when he won a $275,000 grant to build a solar power plant. With no access to Kenya’s main grid, he turned to affordable Chinese solar panels from Jinko Solar, launching a 20-kilowatt mini-grid in 2021. Now, 150 households and 50 businesses—like Rwandan refugee Desantos Theophile Byizigiro’s buzzing entertainment spot—rely on clean, cheap energy. 💡
\"Before solar, my generator cost $15.5 daily. Now? Just $3.9,\" says Byizigiro. \"No more noise or smoke—just happy customers!\"
A Brighter Future Ahead
Hamisi’s Okapi Green Energy is scaling up, partnering with China’s Xiamen Hithium to expand to 2.4 megawatts. For refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, and beyond, this isn’t just electricity—it’s hope. 🌱
\"Chinese tech made this possible,\" Hamisi beams. \"Sunshine is now powering dreams.\"
