Why we should replace coal mining with agribusiness

While attending the just ended and most successful Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference in Nairobi, I noted how Pakistani top investors were quite keen to know if Kenya’s energy sector was reliable. Although our installed electricity generating capacity of 2,370 MW enhances our energy reliability, there is still a lot of room for improvement and a lot is being done.

Energy runs industry. Without it, we will not have the optimal capacity to attract investors, build additional industries that will create more jobs and strengthen our economy. Against this backdrop, coal seems to make a lot of sense, especially because it has powered energy generation in the developed world.