Actions Kenya is taking to break free from fossil fuels

The demand for energy in Kenya has grown substantially over the past five years. Going by Vision 2030 and The Least Cost Power Development Plan, there are clear indications that it will grow further. There is a need to bridge the gap between demand and supply. As we go about filling in the deficit, we should focus on diversifying our energy sources from fossil fuels to more reliable, clean, affordable and renewable energy.

Currently, Kenya depends on biomass (68%), hydrocarbons (22%) electricity (9%), solar and other forms of energy (1%) for its energy needs with petroleum and electricity dominating the commercial energy. With the increasing instability of fossil fuels prices, its eminent depletion and its obvious impact on the environment, there is the need to break off the dependency chain.