Kenya Unveils Ambitious Clean Energy Policy to Achieve 100% Green Power by 2030

Nairobi, 26 September 2025 — In a milestone moment for sustainable development, Kenya has officially launched a new clean energy policy aimed at achieving universal access to green power by 2030 and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The announcement came this week during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to harnessing renewable technologies and balancing energy needs with climate responsibility. The policy framework sets out clear pathways for scaling solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro energy—alongside measures to modernize the national grid, expand access in rural areas, and promote private-sector investment in clean technologies.

President William Ruto emphasized that the policy is not just an environmental gesture, but a driver for economic growth, job creation, and energy security. He noted that embracing green energy will reduce Kenya’s reliance on fossil fuels, lower electricity costs over time, and position Kenya as a regional leader in climate innovation.

Key elements of the policy include:

• A roadmap to accelerate geothermal development in the Rift Valley region, leveraging Kenya’s comparative advantage in geothermal resources.

• Incentives and public-private partnerships for large-scale solar and wind farms.

• Expansion of off-grid and mini-grid systems to reach underserved rural communities.

• Grid modernization, smart metering, and energy storage solutions to ensure system stability and efficiency.

• Measures to support local industry participation in renewable equipment manufacturing, maintenance, and installation.

Experts see this policy as a bold step that could make Kenya a model for clean energy transition in Africa. It sends a strong signal to investors that Kenya is serious about green growth—and opens opportunities for Arab and regional partners to collaborate on sustainable energy projects, technology transfer, and capacity building.

For the JKACCI community, this development is a positive opening: Arab-Kenya joint ventures in renewable energy systems, green financing, and clean tech services have potential to flourish under this favorable policy environment. The chamber can play a role in bridging contacts, advocating for supportive regulations, and facilitating investment flows between Kenya and Arab states.

As Kenya takes this firm step toward a greener future, the clean energy policy points to a triple win: environmentally sustainable growth, more reliable power supply for businesses and households, and new opportunities for cross-border cooperation in the energy sector.

#KenyaGreenFuture#CleanEnergyKenya#RenewableGrowth#KenyaArabPartnership#SustainableDevelopment