The Nakuru Project

The Nakuru Project

We empower emerging communities to thrive

Our mission is to empower communities to thrive with the energy resources necessary for growth and development while championing environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.

Our current project in Nakuru County, Kenya is to rebuild the sub-Sahara power grid for universal access to electricity by 2035.

The Project
The Project
The Project

Nakuru County

Nakuru County is home to some of Kenya’s most vital ecological and cultural heritage zones, located within the Great Rift Valley. Our work here supports regional conservation efforts, enhances infrastructure, and empowers the surrounding communities.

Why Nakuru?

Nakuru is a center of cultural and ecological biodiversity.

We will work to accelerate investments in clean energy sources to ensure an inclusive transition which supports energy security.

Endangered conservation

Critical sanctuary for endangered species like the Martial Eagle.

Biodiversity Hot Spot

Zebras, Buffalo, Lions, Leopards, Antelopes

Critical Habitat

Vital dispersal area for Lions from Nakuru National Park

UNESCO Heritage Site

Part of Lake Elmenteita ecosystem  

Watershed protection

Protecting Lake Elmenteita catchment area

Wildlife Corridor

Essential component of proposed Nakuru-Naivasha wildlife corridor

Mixed Land-Use Management

Balancing wildlife conservation and sustainable livestock practices

Community Engagement

Promoting sustainable practices and employment opportunities

By the numbers

Africa's economic future is closely tied to Kenya

Kenya—and Nakuru County in particular—is a gateway to East Africa’s economic future.

What is the cause?

What factors contribute to these power outages?

Outdated equipment


Nature


Demand


A powerful opportunity

Kenya's untapped clean energy potential needs massive investments

Three Phases

I&C will partner with Kenya Power on a pilot project to enhance grid reliability, protect wildlife, and reduce wildfire risks.

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

Key partners

Partners who already work with us

Kenya Power

Kenya’s Sole Power Distributor, Serving 9.6M+ Customers

The Peregrine Fund

Saving Falcons from the Endangered List

Kaddas Enterprises

Celebrating Over 50 Years of Innovation

Leadership
Leadership
Leadership

Natalie Kaddas, CEO

Natalie Kaddas is the CEO of Kaddas Enterprises, a second-generation, family-owned thermoform plastic manufacturing company known for its innovative designs that protect power infrastructure. Since taking the helm in 2008, she has transformed the company into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, tripling its size and earning accolades such as Exporter of the Year for the Rocky Mountain region. 

Partner with us today!

Who is with us?

Partner with us on a pilot project to provide solutions that strengthen electrical grid reliability, prevent interactions with wildlife, and reduce wildfire risks.

Partner with us today!

Who is with us?

Partner with us on a pilot project to provide solutions that strengthen electrical grid reliability, prevent interactions with wildlife, and reduce wildfire risks.

Partner with us today!

Who is with us?

Partner with us on a pilot project to provide solutions that strengthen electrical grid reliability, prevent interactions with wildlife, and reduce wildfire risks.