Solar lighting solves the two problems that stop people lighting their outdoor space: no wiring and no running cost. These lamps charge during the day and switch on automatically at night, which means a gate, a path, a patio or a garden wall gets light without an electrician, a trench or a monthly bill. That matters for security as much as convenience β a lit approach is a deterrent, and an automatic light removes the need to remember. Sold as a pair, so you can light both sides of a gate or two points along a path. Designed for durability outdoors and minimal maintenance: mount them, and check the panel is clean occasionally.
Specifications
| Quantity | 2 lamps |
| Power | Solar, charges during daylight |
| Operation | Automatic on at night |
| Mounting | Walls, gates, patios, gardens |
| Running cost | None - no wiring required |
Buying guide
Placement of the solar panel matters more than placement of the light. Mount where the panel gets several hours of direct sun β south-facing or open sky, not under a roof overhang or shaded by a tree β because a shaded panel means a dim lamp by 9pm. Wipe the panel every few weeks; dust cuts charging noticeably in a dry season. Expect shorter run times after several cloudy days, which is normal rather than a fault. Mount at around 200cm so light falls on the path rather than in people's eyes, and space a pair along a route rather than side by side.
How it compares
Against mains outdoor lights, solar needs no wiring, no trenching and no electricity, though it depends on sunlight and gives less output. Against a floodlight, these provide practical path and gate lighting rather than glare. For lighting a full driveway, a mains fitting remains stronger.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I mount them?
Where the solar panel gets several hours of direct sun. A panel shaded by a roof overhang or tree means a dim lamp by mid-evening.
How long do they stay on?
It depends on how much sun the panel received that day. Expect shorter run times after several cloudy days - that is normal for solar.
Do they need maintenance?
Wipe the panel every few weeks. Dust cuts charging noticeably in dry weather and is the usual reason solar lights dim.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes β same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Solar Motion Sensor Wall Lamp BK-100, 100 LEDs, 600 Lumens
- Gold LED Outdoor Wall Lamp 7W 3000K Warm White 490lm WH 2603-20-GO-WW
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery Β· countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) Β· pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Where should I mount them?
Where the solar panel gets several hours of direct sun. A panel shaded by a roof overhang or tree means a dim lamp by mid-evening.
How long do they stay on?
It depends on how much sun the panel received that day. Expect shorter run times after several cloudy days - that is normal for solar.
Do they need maintenance?
Wipe the panel every few weeks. Dust cuts charging noticeably in dry weather and is the usual reason solar lights dim.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes β same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.