Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said Kenya now generates 93 percent of its energy from renewable sources, describing it as the highest proportion in the world.
Speaking at the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) Forum in Nairobi on Friday, Kindiki said the country has made significant progress in clean energy adoption and sustainability.
“Kenya’s energy is 93% from renewable sources, the highest percentage in the world,” he said.
Progress in clean energy and sustainability
Kindiki noted that Kenya has also made strides in expanding access to clean and safe cooking solutions while positioning itself in the global energy transition.
“The country has made strides towards greater access to clean and safe cooking solutions and in harnessing minerals critical for the energy transition to electric vehicles, batteries and renewable technologies,” he said.
The Deputy President said these gains have placed Kenya at the forefront of green energy development, attracting global attention from investors and policymakers.
Investment gaps remain
Despite the progress, Kindiki acknowledged that key challenges still exist, particularly in financing and infrastructure development.
“The gap is in securing adequate investments in more green energy production, value addition to critical minerals required for energy transition and in replacing wood fuel cooking in millions of households,” he said.
He added that the reliance on wood fuel remains widespread across homes, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and tea factories, posing environmental and health risks.
Kindiki emphasized the need to transition these sectors to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions.
Government policy reforms underway
The government, he said, is working to address these challenges by improving policy frameworks and strengthening collaboration between public and private sectors.
“The Government continues to fine tune and improve on policy clarity, regulatory certainty and triangulation of public and private sector resources to bridge the gaps,” Kindiki said.
He added that these efforts are aimed at positioning Kenya competitively in the evolving global energy landscape.
Global forum draws international attention
Kindiki spoke at the AGII Forum held alongside the Kenya International Investment Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi. The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and private sector leaders from 66 countries.
“Honoured to address the Africa Green Industrialization Forum, happening in the context of the three-day Kenya International Investment Conference,” he said.
The forum is expected to play a key role in mobilising investments and partnerships to support Africa’s transition to green industrialisation.
Positioning Kenya for the future
Kindiki said Kenya is positioning itself to take advantage of emerging opportunities in renewable energy, green manufacturing, and mineral value chains.
He stressed that sustained investment and policy consistency will be critical in ensuring long-term success.
“[We aim] to bridge the gaps and power the country into the next generation of global economic dynamics,” he said.
