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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