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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 23, 2026
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Green economy to generate 2.6m jobs by 2050

Kenya‘s green economy could create up to 2.6 million jobs by 2050, offering one of the country‘s biggest employment and investment opportunities in the coming decades...
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Kenya's green economy has the potential to create up to 2.6 million jobs by 2050, presenting a significant employment and investment opportunity, according to a new report.
- The report, released by FSD Africa, Shell Foundation, and Shortlist, estimates 700,000 green jobs could be generated by 2030.
- Key drivers for job creation include distributed energy, clean cooking solutions, and electric mobility, with utility-scale solar power becoming the largest employment source by 2050.
- Researchers warn that persistent skills shortages and limited workforce development could hinder growth and the country's ability to fully benefit from the green transition.
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