Solar project that left Nyeri darker, residents bitter

Isaac Nguru at his home in Kagati Village, Mathira, shows a solar panel placed on a roof. Nguru is a neighbor to Kagati Community Grounds where solar energy project was proposed to start.  [Kibata Kihu/Standard]  

In a small timber house hidden in the midst of coffee bushes in Kagati village, Nyeri County, Isaac Nderitu sits with his legs crossed.

An open door and window let in streams of sunlight that is the only illumination in the partially dark room.