German donates Ksh 14.5B to Kenya
German donates Ksh 14.5B to Kenya to aid in the transition to 100 percent renewable energy
German donates Ksh 14.5B to Kenya to aid in the transition to 100 percent renewable energy.
The German government has pledged to give the Kenyan government Ksh14.5 billion (112 million euros) to help with the transition to 100% renewable energy.
Ksh194 million (1.5 million euros) will be spent on anti-graft programs, while Ksh3.8 billion (30 million euros) will be spent on drought-resilient agriculture in Kenya.
The funds will also be used to generate hydrogen, which will be used in the production of fertilizer.
A further Ksh3.8 billion (30 million euros) will be allocated to training programs, while Ksh6.6 billion (51 million euros) will be allocated to new energy infrastructure and hydrogen production.
According to Sebastian Groth, ambassador to Kenya, Somalia, and Seychelles, the two countries’ collaboration will also create jobs for Kenyans.
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This is part of an agreement reached between President William Ruto and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the United Nations Climate Conference in November 2022.
Initially, Ruto emphasized that his administration is committed to shifting away from nonrenewable energy sources and toward renewable energy sources.
One of his plans is to introduce solar-powered electric vehicles, as well as to install charging stations in all major cities and along major highways.
On Thursday, November 10, Ruto announced plans to adopt electric motorbikes that would use renewable energy in a bid to phase out the use of fossil fuels.
“There is no reason why we should not begin to walk the journey towards e-mobility. This is in line with the goal of curbing the effects of climate change,” Ruto declared.
By 2030, the country aims to entirely phase out the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation.
On Wednesday, December 7, the Electricity Association of Kenya (ESAK) emphasized on its readiness to support the growth in energy demand.
This will involve more focus on e-mobility and green hydrogen derivatives including fertilizer and e-methanol.
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