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Kenya host a pivotal regional meeting and training workshop on energy planning, drawing experts from across East Africa and beyond. Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the events is focused on unveiling the Continental Master Plan (CMP) for Africa and equipping regional experts with a specialized power planning tool called Message-Splat.
Delegates from Egypt, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Libya, Rwanda, Uganda, Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Djibouti convened in Nairobi to participate in the “Technical Cooperation Meeting on Powering the Eastern African sub-region” and the “East Africa Power Planning training workshop.” These initiatives reflect Kenya’s active role in IAEA’s regional technical cooperation program and its commitment to advancing power planning in the region.
Kenya’s Leadership in Power Planning
The Kenyan Electricity Regulatory Commission (EPRA) Director General, Dr. Daniel Kiptoo, emphasized the country’s dedication to enhancing energy planning and modeling for regional integration. He underscored the importance of adopting common tools and facilitating power trading within East Africa.
“It is not just about planning, but about forging a path that leads to a resilient, interconnected, and sustainable energy future for our continent,” Dr. Kiptoo declared.
Kenya’s Journey as an Inspiration
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Energy, Mr. Alex Wachira, represented by Mr. Wycliffe Ogallo, commended the inclusion of the Africa Master Plan in the continent’s development trajectory. He highlighted Kenya’s own journey towards power resilience and sustainability, achieved through strategic policies and governance reforms.
Mr. Wachira urged participants to embrace adaptability and collaboration, key elements in Kenya’s successful power planning history. He further expressed hope that the CMP would bridge the region’s persistent electricity deficit, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
The events emphasized the importance of regional collaboration and adopting common tools for interconnected and sustainable energy development in East Africa.
The event signifies Kenya’s central role in advancing power planning for East Africa and the continent as a whole. By sharing its expertise and actively participating in regional initiatives, Kenya is paving the way for a more interconnected and sustainable energy future for the Eastern African sub-region.
