This archive report was first published on 28 October 2021.
On 27th October, President Uhuru Kenyatta emphasized Kenya's ambition to become a continental leader in sustainable development, with a focus on scaling up low-carbon transportation systems and practicing smart agriculture.
Speaking during the opening of the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) in Kajiado County, the President highlighted the country's progress in green energy utilization and its commitment to supporting other Horn of Africa nations in developing their renewable energy capacities.
Kenya's continued investments in renewable energy have earned the country global recognition, and the President expressed the country's keenness on partnering with stakeholders such as IGAD in promoting green industries.
President Kenyatta reiterated Kenya's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, building resilience in communities, and supporting the transition to a net-zero carbon economy in Africa.
ICPAC, a Climate Center accredited by the World Meteorological Organization, provides climate services to eleven East African nations, aiming to create resilience in a region deeply affected by climate change and extreme weather patterns.
