Driving into Ngong, a town located about 30 km southwest of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, you will see giant wind turbines jutting into the sky from a scenic hill dotted with trees, a short distance away. Navigate your way along the dirt road that winds uphill, leading to a protected forested area managed by the Kenya Forest Service, and security guards will politely wave you down at the main entrance. The uniformed guards will only allow you through the gate after paying Sh232 ($1.72). Muted whooshing sounds churned by imposing wind-power generating turbines welcome those who do ascend to Kenya’s…
Daniel Psirmoi
Daniel Psirmoi
Daniel Psirmoi is a senior parliamentary and political writer for The Standard Newspaper based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is part of team that covers the National Assembly and the Senate with his day to day job involving keeping tabs with what the legislators are up to and developing news stories and features. He also has interests in governance and sustainable community development.
