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January 11, 2026
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Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa

Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa

Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa during a sideline event at the ongoing World Future of Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi,..

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Kenya has been selected to spearhead Africa's renewable energy transition discussions, an announcement made during a sideline event at the World Future of Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

  • Kenya, which already largely relies on green energy led by geothermal power, has committed to achieving a 100 percent transition to green energy by 2030.
  • Kenyan Ambassador to UAE Kenneth Nganga welcomed the appointment, stating Kenya's readiness to lead the continent's sustainability plan.
  • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) General Assembly Director General Francesco La Camera noted that renewables are now the most competitive way to generate electricity, surpassing fossil fuel alternatives in cost, resilience, and long-term stability.

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