VOICED: Africa's largest wind farm will blow fossil fuels away

The video discusses the development of a major wind farm in Karner Valley, northern Kenya. It highlights the area's strong and consistent winds, making it ideal for wind energy production. The project will involve constructing 365 turbines, providing over 20% of Kenya's power needs. The local community will benefit from new infrastructure, including schools and water access, despite some relocation. The project is environmentally friendly, leveraging Kenya's existing geothermal energy, and is funded by private donors and the African Development Bank.

What makes the location in northern Kenya ideal for Africa's largest wind farm?

• The availability of cheap labor

• The presence of a large river

• The proximity to major cities

• The strong and consistent wind conditions

How will the wind farm project affect the Chicano people's way of life?

• They will have to stop rearing livestock

• They will be relocated to a different country

• They will continue their lifestyle with added benefits

• They will be employed to work on the wind farm

What are some of the benefits mentioned for the relocated village?

• Access to new schools, water, and hospitals

• Free electricity for all residents

• Employment opportunities in the wind farm

• Subsidized housing

What type of energy source is Kenya primarily using to become one of the greenest countries in Africa?

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal plants

Who is funding the $775 million wind farm project in northern Kenya?

• The Kenyan government

• Private donors and the African Development Bank

• International environmental organizations

• Local businesses and investors