National energy policy of 2014 whose overall objective is to ensure sustainable, adequate, affordable, competitive, secure and reliable supply of energy to meet national and county needs at least cost, while protecting and conserving the environment. Kenya s president has announced plans to move the country to 100% green energy by 2020, as it scales up renewable investment. It identifies gaps in interventions and makes policy recommendations to improve their operation and effectiveness. Kenya s installed capacity now stands at 598mw and 8th in global ranking as largest producer of geothermal energy. There is significant potential to use wind energy for wind farms connected to the grid, as well as for isolated grids and offgrid community electricity and water pumping. At that time, demand was rising at a calculated rate of 3. Kenya has a liberalized energy sector and has made significant progress in the recent past in formulation of renewable energy policies. Situational analysis of energy industry, policy and strategy. The country has, for the purpose of economic development, formulated policies over time to streamline the energy sector. The climate change act 2016 policy brief kcic kenya cic. Renewable energy potential kenya has promising potential for power generation from renewable energy sources.
The energy policy for kenya was adopted in 2004, but recently high oil prices and need for energy security have become more urgent drivers for alternative energy. A new energy policy was drafted in 2015, but awaits adoption by parliament. Chapter three spells out the goal, objectives and guiding principles of this policy. The energy policy for uganda which was approved by cabinet and published in september 2002 laid down governments commitment to the development and utilization of renewable energy resources and technologies.
Kenya opted to be part of the se4all initiative, because the government had achieved significant strides in developing the framework for energy development, thanks to the energy policy, 2004, and energy act, 2006. Reeeps clean energy info portal, is no longer active. The act was passed is may 2016, although the regulations operationalizing the act are yet to be developed. It forms one of the foundations on which the three key pillars of the kenya vision 2030 economic, social and political governance are anchored on. Eleven licensed power producers in 2015, one of which is kenya electricity. World bank group open energy data assessment nairobi, kenya page 5 glossary energy sector this methodology considers the energy sector in a broad sense, including all the stakeholders involved in the production, transmission, distribution, regulation, management and planning of energy. Presentation on energy statistics for kenya 31082016 seminar on mainstreaming energy sustainable development goals sdgs, targets and indicators into statistical programmes in select african countries addis ababa, ethiopia 27th june 2016 1. These include the draft national biotechnology development policy and bill. Energy access rates in kenya 15 scope of research 15 energy access in kenya a contextual overview 17 institutional and policy framework 18 development agenda18 relevant policy documents 18 experience with energy safety nets in kenya 22 the slum electrification project 23 preproject status23 implementation 26. Should oil deposits be found to be commercially viable, the government must ensure that the revenues resulting from the exploitation of the reserve are fairly shared among the different. The 2014 national energy policy draft also sets out biogas expansion targets of 10,000 small and mediumsized digesters by 2030. Kenya has the potential to produce 10,000mw of geothermal power from the rift valley basin studies by moep geothermal now accounts for 29% of kenya s energy mix, up from the previous % four years ago. Policy objective is to ensure adequate, quality, cost effective. Government obligations 7obligation to provide energy in all areas.
Situational analysis of energy industry, policy and. The republic of uganda is a landlocked country located in the eastern part of africa with a total surface area of 241. Apr 21, 2017 the climate change act 2016 policy brief the climate change act 2016, was a timely law that was passed at a period when kenya is experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. Kenyas president has announced plans to move the country to 100% green energy by 2020, as it scales up renewable investment. Thus, the kenya national climate change action calls for investment in a low carbon climate resilient pathway. Kenya s energy sector is among the most active in africa. Review of these two documents is almost complete and is expected to further. Papers may cover global, regional, national, or even local topics that are of wider policy significance, and of interest. National energy policy sets out the national policies and strategies for the energy sector that are aligned to the new constitution and are in tandem with kenya. As kenya moves to diversify from its current three main sources of energy 69% biomass, 22% petroleum, and 9% electricity the country must overcome the hurdles posed by outdated and.
Energy sector policy in kenya african renewable energy alliance. The policy framework on energy in kenya is anchored in sessional paper no. Energy industry, policy and strategy for kenya africa portal. The policy also supports the creation of the planning, finance, technical and governance capacities that county governments need to effectively deliver on their mandate under the constitution of kenya 2010, to be the lead actors in delivering sustainable waste management services. In kenya, petroleum and electricity as sources of energy. Energy is an important input in a countrys development process since it provides the stimulus, drive and momentum for socioeconomic development. Energy policy and integrated energy plan energy policy and plan. Kenya is projected to be the third fastest growing economy globally in 2015 bloomberg and thus energy demand is expected to support this growth trajectory. The overall national development objectives of the government of kenya as set.
Kenya national energy policy green growth knowledge platform. Energy laws and regulations kenya laws and regulations. Part iienergy policy and integrated energy plan energy policy and plan 4national energy policy. They consist of the kenya army, the kenya air force and the kenya navy. The principal taxation policy pursued by the government of kenya gok in the energy and petroleum sector is based on the need to create a sustainable balance between fiscal revenue generation and to ensure access to modern energy services by the low income segments of the population at. With an eye on sustainable development, president uhuru kenyatta aims to help mitigate climate change by reducing kenyas carbon footprint, while creating muchneeded jobs. This article describes energy and electricity production, consumption, import and export in kenya. The overall national development objectives of the government of kenya are accelerated economic growth and rising productivity of all sectors, equitable distribution of national income. Energy statistics generated from vigorous analysis of reports in energy sector.
It is centrally located bordering kenya to the east, tanzania and rwanda to the south, the democratic republic of congo to the west, and south sudan to the north. Work did not end with the production of the policy analysis. If you wish to enquire as to whether this country chapter is available in a previous edition of energy in print or pdf format, contact us here check availability. Kenya power report 201920 examines the effects of the new energy act, signed in to law by president kenyatta in march 2019, and outlines the markets attractions and downsides for power developers, financiers and other stakeholders. The document sets out the national policies and strategies for the energy sector.
If you wish to enquire as to whether this country chapter is available in a previous edition of energy in print or pdf. The 2014 national energy policy draft also sets out biogas expansion. The ministry is in charge of creating energy policies to enable the efficient operation. An organization shall be licensed as an energy audit firm if it is registered in kenya and has in its employment at least one licensed energy auditor. All the census villages are planned to be electrified by 2018, and universal electrification is to be achieved, with 24x7 electricity by 2022. In 2018 developed the kenya national electrification strategy knes. Kenya s renewable energy policy in support of the minigrids. Integrated assessment of the energy policy with focus on the. With an eye on sustainable development, president uhuru kenyatta aims to help mitigate climate change by reducing kenya s. Part ii energy policy and integrated energy plan energy policy and plan 4national energy policy. Policy objective is to ensure adequate, quality, cost effective and affordable supply of energy through indigenous resources while protecting the environment encourages wider adoption and use of renewable energy technologies to. Part h energy policy and integrated energy plan energy policy and plan 4national energy policy. In kenya, energy is the main catalyst to achieving vision 2030 and the big four agenda 20182022.
The overall objective of the energy policy is to ensure affordable, competitive, sustainable and reliable supply of energy to meet national and county development needs at least cost, while protecting and conserving the environment. Enacted by the parliament of kenya, as follows part ipreliminary 1. Energy reforms pay off in kenya and uganda 28 box 3. This energy sessional paper therefore sets out the national policies and strategies for kenyas energy sector in the short to longterm. The energy bill, 2017 arrangement of clauses clause part i preliminary 1 short title. Kenya s current effective installed grid connected electricity capacity is 2,651 mw, with peak demand of 1,912 mw, as of november 2019. Papers may cover global, regional, national, or even local topics that are of wider policy significance, and of interest to international agencies, governments, public and private sector entities, local communities. This paper will compare the two largest economies in eastern africa ethiopia and kenya to show how government policy impacts renewable energy. The energy sector plays a critical role in the socioeconomic development of a country. The kenya vision 2030 aims to transform kenya into a newly industrializing, middleincome country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030 in a clean and secure environment. Minigrids have traditionally relied on diesel generators, but more recently solar pv systems that store energy in batteries have been successfully implemented and are currently seen as the least cost option in kenya.
Feedintariff policy 2012 kenya electricity investment prospectus se4all investment prospectus srep. Ercenergy regulatory commission established in 2006. Biogas is considered a viable energy solution by a number of agricultural producers. News updates acts and legislation for the field of energy and petroleum in kenya. They are established under article 241 of the constitution and the kenya defence forces act no 44 of 2016 sec 8 ntrol application of force cannot be over emphasized. Programmes and projects undertaken by the ministry of energy and petroleum in kenya. This policy brief highlights esns in kenya that seek to ensure access to electricity and clean cooking for poor and vulnerable households. Kenya is aiming to be powered entirely by green energy by. Energy laws and regulations kenya laws and regulations gli. In order to ensure that the committed force achieves. Policy objective is to ensure adequate, quality, cost effective and affordable supply of energy through indigenous resources while protecting the environment encourages wider adoption and use of renewable energy.
But the impact of the work goes far beyond questions of wood and energy not l east because it focuses development initiative back on the high potential land. The renewable energy sector in kenya is among the most active in africa. Draft national energy and petroleum policy august 2015, ministry of energy and. Thanks to its topography, kenya has some excellent wind regime areas. This is a 180degree change in policy from the current policy which. Case studies on energy subsidy reform in subsaharan africa. This renewable energy policy document, which was approved by cabinet on the 29th march 2007, therefore reinforces that commitment. Kenyas energy sector is among the most active in africa. Kenyas renewable energy policy in support of the minigrids. What is more, kenya s electricity power mix is among the most sustainable in the world, with 80% of electricity coming from renewable sources. The last mile connectivity project of the rural electrification authority aims to deliver universal access by 2022. The overall objective of the energy policy is to ensure affordable, competitive, sustainable and reliable supply of energy to meet national and county development needs at least cost, while protecting and conserving the. National energy policy sets out the national policies and strategies for the energy sector that are aligned to the new constitution and are in tandem with kenya vision 2030.
Media in category kenya the following 107 files are in this category, out of 107 total. This is not saying that kenya was never active in the renewable energy sector. This policy document is organised into nine substantive chapters, starting with the introduction in chapter 1. The energy sector relies on three main sources of energy, biomass, petroleum and electricity, at 68%, 21% and. Abundant solar, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal resources led the government to seek the expansion of renewable energy generation to central and rural areas.
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