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Originally published by The Standard BusinessDecember 16, 2025
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Green tech no longer a future ambition but a trade revolution

Kenya’s green ambition is clearly articulated in the government’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan, which targets net-zero emissions by 2050...
✨ Key Highlights
The global shift towards green technology is evolving from an aspiration into a significant trade revolution, driven by urgent challenges like energy security and climate change. Kenya and Estonia are forging a partnership to accelerate innovation and investment in cleantech solutions.
- Kenya's government aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, requiring approximately KES 78 trillion in investments.
- As of 2024, over 92 percent of Kenya's electricity is generated from renewable sources.
- Estonia, a digitally advanced economy, is exporting cleantech innovations to over 120 countries worldwide.
- Key Estonian cleantech companies exploring opportunities in Kenya include Elcogen (hydrogen production), BugBox (insect-based proteins), R8 Technologies (AI for energy optimization), and GlobeDry (post-harvest drying systems).
- The partnership emphasizes joint ventures, technology pilots, and green investments, moving beyond standard trade to co-development models.
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