Kenya's manufacturing future is green, and it starts now

Solar Panels on the rooftop at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, on January 24, 2023. [File, Standard]

It is now clear that the future of Kenya's industry hinges on clean energy. In a country that is generating over 90 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources-hydropower, geothermal, wind, and solar- Kenya is sitting on the cusp of opportunity that its industry must begin to exploit quickly. And it's up to manufacturers to seize it.

One thing that needs to be clear to fellow captains of industry is that this isn't just about saving the planet; it's about saving our bottom line and securing our place in a rapidly changing world.