Power Up Campaign advocates for accelerated transition to clean cooking, productive energy use
Renewable energy stakeholders in Kenya have launched the Power Up Campaign to shift the focus of energy policy from simple access to productive economic use. The initiative aims to integrate clean cooking and energy-driven enterprise development into national policy frameworks.
Why it matters
This shift represents a strategic pivot for developing nations to leverage energy infrastructure for job creation and poverty reduction rather than just basic electrification.
Nairobi – Renewable energy stakeholders in Kenya have urged the nation to move beyond mere energy access expansion, advocating for energy to actively drive economic growth, job creation, and improved livelihoods. They called for more robust policies, increased investment, and coordinated action to hasten the adoption of clean cooking and productive energy use nationwide.
The call was made during the Power Up Campaign forum, which convened government agencies, civil society organisations, financial institutions, private sector entities, and development partners to explore strategies for scaling renewable energy solutions and attracting the necessary investments to support this transition.
David Njugi, Chairman of the Power Up Campaign Kenya, noted that despite Kenya’s significant progress in expanding electricity access to over 79% of its population, much of this energy is predominantly used for lighting rather than powering productive economic activities.
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