President William Ruto and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have inked a deal that will see the European Union (EU) provide nearly Ksh1.9 billion ($13 million) in grants for investment in Kenya’s green hydrogen industry.
Speaking at the launch of the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya, Ms Leyen said Kenya is a key ally in the fight against climate change.
“Kenya’s ambitious target of 100 per cent clean energy by 2030 is an inspiration to other countries. The green hydrogen roadmap will help Kenya achieve this goal. It will help reduce emissions, support a strategic industry for the country’s future and boost its export capacity to partners like the EU,” she said.
The roadmap sets out Kenya’s ambitions for developing its green hydrogen industry through to 2032 and beyond. It focuses on domestic market development and growth, exports, and includes specific targets for emissions reduction, job creation and direct investment.
President Ruto said that the roadmap prioritises economic expansion, creation of employment opportunities and promotion of environmental stewardship and charts a course for the country to harness the potential of green hydrogen as a key driver of energy transformation.
