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June 14, 2026
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EU, AFD expand clean energy access to 100,000 Kenyans

EU, AFD expand clean energy access to 100,000 Kenyans

EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger said the programme demonstrates the impact of partnerships between governments, development agencies and the private sector. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

The European Union (EU) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have launched the second phase of the Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Programme, aiming to provide renewable electricity access to over 100,000 Kenyans in underserved areas.

  • The programme has already established 80 mini-grids across 8 counties, adding 2 megawatts of clean energy capacity.
  • Key partners include the Government of Kenya, the EU, and AFD, with contributions also from the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
  • This initiative, operating since 2016, directly supports Kenya's goal of achieving universal electricity access by 2030.

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