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May 30, 2025
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Why manufacturers must lead Kenya’s clean energy transition

Why manufacturers must lead Kenya’s clean energy transition

By Rajul Malde MAY 30 - High and rising energy cost has been identified as one of the impediments to manufacturing and to new investments in Kenya. As Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenyans face high energy costs that threaten the country's goal of becoming a regional manufacturing hub, prompting a urgent call for manufacturers to adopt clean and energy-efficient alternatives.

  • Electricity represents a significant portion of production costs, with commercial and industrial users consuming 55% of all energy sold.
  • Rajul Malde, Commercial Director at Pwani Oil Products Limited, emphasizes the role of manufacturers in transitioning to renewable energy.
  • By switching to cleaner energy, Pwani Oil has achieved a 66% renewable energy usage rate, surpassing their 2025 clean energy target by 16%.

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