KenGen advances Kenya’s transition to green economy
CHRISTINE CHERYL -MYGOV
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is committed to building a sustainable, green energy future and guide Kenya’s transition to a greener economy.
As such, it aims at accelerating Kenya’s transformation to clean energy, enhancing investment opportunities, and strengthening regional and global collaboration, said the Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga.
He made the remarks during the signing of a cooperation agreement with Nestlé Kenya Ltd and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), which aims at promoting renewable energy for sustainable development.
“Our goal is to power homes and industries as we safeguard tomorrow while energizing today,” he said. “This partnership will spark innovation, refresh conversations, and scale up climate action,” he added.
Nestle Kenya Ltd Chief Finance officer, Frida Agembe said, “With sustainability being a top agenda for us, we are focusing on how to use sustainable energy to source some of our products.
“Being the official beverage partner our ambition is to source products that are actually grown in a sustainable manner.
“For us, not only is it an internal ambition but an opportunity to partner with partners like GGGI.
"This shows that Nestle is following towards the same ambition and goal of providing a sustainable global environment in the near future,” she said.
Ms. Nagnouma Kone, Senior Regional Business Development Officer for Africa at GGGI, emphasized that GGGI brings a wealth of international experience, policy expertise, and innovative financing solutions to support green development across Africa.
“Through its green‑hydrogen programs, GGGI has helped Kenya align with global best practices, unlock climate finance, devise resource‑mobilization strategies, and strengthen institutional capacity,” she said.
“By shaping Kenya’s green hydrogen strategy and roadmap, GGGI ensures a clear policy, regulatory, and investment framework to guide this emerging sector,” she added.
She underscored that the expected outcome is both simple and powerful, a stronger partnership, impactful renewable energy initiatives, and a shared roadmap to accelerate sustainable development and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This milestone is significant not only for Kenya but also for Africa, underscoring the continent’s leadership in emerging clean energy technologies The partnership has already yielded tangible results, notably through collaboration on the upcoming KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference.
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is set to grace the conference at Olkaria Geothermal Spa, Naivasha, from 17–19 September 2025, under the theme ‘Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development.
The upcoming conference will focus on harnessing hydrogen resources to address climate challenges and explore solar energy, leveraging Africa’s abundant daily sunlight.