Angaza provides software and embedded technology that enables “Pay-As-You-Go” (PAYG) systems for clean energy products such as solar lights and solar home systems. Their platform allows manufacturers to embed PAYG capability into devices, while distributors use Angaza’s tools for payments, servicing, analytics, and remote monitoring. The model lowers upfront costs, making renewable energy affordable for low-income and off-grid households.

Presence and scale in Kenya:
Angaza operates in Kenya through a network of partners and distributors. The country is one of their key markets due to the high demand for affordable off-grid energy solutions. Since their entry, hundreds of thousands of PAYG-enabled devices have been sold through local distribution partners.

Technology and offerings:
Their system includes embedded technology—such as GSM or Bluetooth modules—that enable remote monitoring and device control. A cloud-based backend provides analytics and loan portfolio management tools to support distributors.

Impact in Kenya:
By helping households shift away from kerosene lamps and other polluting sources, Angaza contributes to better health, improved education through access to reliable light, and opportunities for income generation. The small, incremental payments make energy solutions accessible to rural communities that otherwise couldn’t afford them.

Angaza Kenya (Social Enterprise)

What they do:
Angaza Kenya is a social enterprise based in Nairobi that distributes solar lights, solar TV systems, and other eco-friendly products. Their target audience is rural, off-grid households. Products include digital LED solar-powered TVs, solar bulbs, and solar phone charging solutions.

Mission and vision:
The organization’s mission is to transform lives by providing healthy, efficient, and sustainable products while ensuring proper training and support for lasting use. Their vision is to combat energy poverty and climate change by promoting clean energy adoption in underserved areas.

Other Angaza Initiatives in Kenya

Angaza Community Network (ACONET): A non-profit in Nairobi working on mentorship, education, gender-based violence prevention, and sexual and reproductive health rights.

Angaza Talents Network: A community-based organization engaged in advocacy and civil society development projects.