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Solar firm aids off-grid rural children to continue with education

Children from a rural off-grid home-based in Ukambani, Kenya, able to continue education thanks to off-grid solar television. [Courtesy]

Pay-as-you-go solar firm has come to the aid of off-grid children by availing solar TVs and radios to rural families to enable them to continue education as schools remain closed.

With over 15 million primary and secondary students at home, the Ministry of Education announced it would broadcast lessons for up to eight hours daily through radio and television channels.

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