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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 18, 2026
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Report shows global energy transition slows as Kenya leads Africa gains

A new report has revealed that the global energy transition is becoming more fragmented as geopolitical risks rise...
✨ Key Highlights
A new World Economic Forum report reveals that the global energy transition is slowing and becoming more fragmented due to rising geopolitical risks, despite record investments.
- Global transition readiness declined for the first time in over a decade, even with $3.3 trillion in total energy investment, including $2.3 trillion in clean energy.
- Sub-Saharan Africa saw the strongest regional gains, with Kenya emerging as the region's strongest improver, ranking 87th globally.
- The report highlights that while electricity demand grew by 3% in 2025, driven by factors like AI, supply risks and infrastructure bottlenecks are hindering progress.
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