NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Manufacturers have today committed to scaling up clean energy initiatives as the country seeks to realize a low-carbon future.
This was announced during the 9th Clean Energy Conference and Expo, hosted by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum acting Director of Renewable Efficiency David Mutisya said that Kenya has made great strides in the use of clean and renewable energy.
“We are fully committed to spearheading the national efforts on energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change issues,” Mutisya said.
“We recognize that it is near impossible to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and reliable energy without a keen focus on clean energy,” he added.
KAM Chief Executive Anthony Mwangi noted that the manufacturing sector has a duty to sustain livelihoods through job creation while maintaining the environment in which it operates.
“KAM established the Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (CEEC) in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in 2006,” Mwangi said.
“The Centre has been at the forefront of energy efficiency and conservation programs designed to help companies identify energy wastage, determine energy savings potential, cost savings and reduction in CO2 emissions through the measures to be implemented,” he added.
The 9th Clean Energy Conference & Expo brought together stakeholders within the energy space to deliberate on tangible solutions to scale up the uptake of clean energy initiatives.
It also showcased innovations in the clean energy space, including renewable energy, water, e-mobility, green buildings, and clean cooking.
