Govt Approves New Policies to Power Kenya's Industrial Transformation

The policy will promote value addition and LPG uptake, improve revenue management, and safeguard the environment...

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The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a new National Energy Policy and an updated National Petroleum Policy, aiming to accelerate the country's transformation into a modern, industrialized economy. These policies are foundational to achieving Kenya's development goals.

The National Energy Policy will promote **renewables** and address challenges like low electricity access and unreliable supply, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The updated National Petroleum Policy, building on the 2004 framework, seeks to strengthen governance, attract investment, and enhance energy security, especially following recent oil discoveries in Northern Kenya.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the Livestock Value Chain Support Project to boost dairy productivity and farmer income, impacting the livelihoods of many Kenyans.

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