President William Ruto has spearheaded a landmark Ksh12 trillion ($100 billion) deal aimed at accelerating Africa's green industrialization and transforming Kenya's economic landscape. The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, September 8, signifies a major shift towards leveraging Africa's renewable energy potential.

• A total of Ksh12 trillion ($100 billion) has been pledged by African development financial institutions and leading banks.
• President William Ruto, as Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, played a crucial role in driving the initiative and witnessing the agreement.
• The pact involves major institutions like Afreximbank, Africa50, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, with Kenya set to benefit significantly through job creation and economic growth aligned with its Vision 2030.