The African nation is pushing ahead with an ambitious goal to optimize use of bioenergy, supported by World Agroforestry (ICRAF).
Bioenergy is an important form of energy in Kenya, contributing 68% of the country’s final energy demand for diverse needs, especially cooking and heating. As a renewable energy source, it can contribute to energy security in the country as espoused in the National Energy Policy (2018) and Energy Act (2019) and to meet the country’s other national goals covered under Vision 2030 such as agriculture, health and commerce for which energy is an enabler.
Bioenergy can also support the country in meeting its global commitments, such as its Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) including SDG 1 on poverty reduction, SDG 3 on improved health and wellbeing, SDG 7 on sustainable energy; SDG 13 on climate action; and SDG 17 on partnerships for development.