Electricity generator KenGen and Nation Media Group (NMG) have signed an agreement to jointly drive the uptake of clean energy in a bid to accelerate Kenya’s efforts to combat adverse climate change.
The two companies signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, paving the way for a collaborative approach that will, among other things, scale up the adoption of clean energy, unlock the carbon credits market, and promote technologies that support climate-friendly agriculture – helping the country tap into the global green economy.
“This collaboration marks the beginning of a powerful alliance between media and energy – one that will amplify the global conversation on clean energy, climate action, and sustainable development,” said Nation Media Group CEO Geoffrey Odundo.
“At Nation Media Group, we believe that the future of media is not just about informing; it is about transforming. As a leading voice in East and Central Africa, we are proud to stand at the intersection of journalism, innovation, and sustainability,” he added.
Mr Odundo noted that Kenya is a continental leader in renewable energy, with over 93 percent of its electricity coming from clean sources such as geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar. KenGen generates nearly 70 percent of the country’s electricity.
Kenya has in recent years stepped up efforts to combat environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels, gain a larger share of the carbon credits market, and scale up the generation of renewable energy.
KenGen is the leading producer of clean hydropower and geothermal energy.
“This MoU is not just about media collaboration. It is a strategic lever to power Kenya’s green economy and make it work for our young people,” said KenGen CEO Peter Njenga.
The two companies will jointly host the 2025 Sustainable Energy Conference from 17 to 19 September
