There’s something truly inspiring happening in Kenya — a quiet revolution powered by electricity.

In just over a decade, Kenya has more than doubled access to electricity, jumping from 28% in 2013 to over 75% in 2023. That’s not just a number — it’s classrooms that can now stay open after sunset, clinics that can refrigerate vaccines, and families who can charge phones and power small businesses. Electricity is opportunity, and Kenya is switching it on at an incredible pace.

This success didn’t happen overnight. It’s part of a larger, long-term plan coordinated by the Kenyan government and international development partners like the World Bank and the African Development Bank. Kenya smartly targeted public institutions like schools, using them as hubs to connect surrounding homes — turning education into an anchor for electrification.

Even better, much of this progress has been powered by renewable energy, making Kenya a regional leader in sustainable development. With a goal of reaching universal access by 2030, Kenya is showing the world what focused planning, innovation, and commitment can achieve.

In a world often overwhelmed by problems, Kenya’s success is a bright reminder of progress — and that’s what’s right with the world.