Safaricom’s move to switch its base transmission stations from diesel to solar power in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change will see it have 5,000 solar-powered sites by the end of this year.

The telco will use part of the Sustainability linked loan it secured last year to invest in green energy solutions and optimise network operations by installing solar power on 3,000 more base transmission stations.

The migration to solar power will reduce Safaricom’s operational costs and enable it to provide customers with more reliable and affordable services, and significantly enhance the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) footprint.

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