Sameer Africa Plc has taken a step toward generating its own electricity after applying for a license to produce solar power at its Nairobi operations.
In a notice dated April 24, the company said it had applied to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for approval to generate and sell its own electricity, as allowed under the Energy Act, 2019.
“Notice is hereby given that Sameer Africa Plc, having its registered office at Sameer Africa Complex, off Enterprise Road on Land parcel No. Nairobi/Block 125/2370 and P.O. Box 30429-00100 in the Republic of Kenya, pursuant to the provisions of Section 119(3) of the Energy Act, 2019, on 30th April 2026, made an application to the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority for the Electric Power Generation and Retail License,” stated Sameer Africa.
Company Seeks Approval to Generate Solar Power at Nairobi Facility
According to the company, the project will involve installing a solar system within the Sameer Africa complex along Enterprise Road in Nairobi. The power generated will be used internally and will not be supplied to the national grid.
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“The project involves a 4 MW self-consumption Solar Installation at Sameer Africa complex, off Enterprise Road, designed to supply onsite load without exporting to the grid,” the notice read.
The company added that, if approved, the license will not adversely affect the public, local authorities, companies, or residents in the project area.
The notice further stated that, subject to confidentiality considerations, a copy of the application will be available for public inspection once lodged at the company’s registered office.
Members of the public or institutions wishing to raise representations or objections have a 30-day window from the date of the application to submit them to EPRA, clearly marked “Electric Power License Objection,” and to send a copy to the applicant.
If approved, the move would allow Sameer Africa to partially power its operations through onsite solar generation, reducing reliance on externally supplied electricity and cushioning the business from power cost fluctuations.
Sammer Africa Shift From Tires to Real Estate
Sameer Africa completed its exit from the tire business in 2025, closing the chapter on a brand long associated with Yana tires.
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The company first closed its tire factory in 2016, briefly returned to tire production in 2021, and finally shut down the business in 2024 after higher costs and an influx of cheaper imported tires made the operation unviable.
Since then, Sameer Africa has fully pivoted to real estate, sharply reducing its workforce and focusing on property development and management at Sameer Business Park and Sameer Industrial Park.
Rental income from these properties rose to Ksh388.6 million, accounting for nearly all of the firm’s Ksh389.5 million in revenue, while the company posted a net profit of Ksh259.9 million in 2024.
“This strategic realignment positions us to deliver sustainable value to shareholders while capitalizing on the growing demand for quality commercial real estate in Nairobi,” the company stated.
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