The momentum has reached its peak as Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 is set to take place tomorrow, on 16 April 2026 at Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya. Organised by FirstView and powered by SolarQuarter, the event is honoured to have the support of the Ministry of Energy Kenya as its Government Partner, and will deliver a high impact regional convergence of East Africa’s most influential clean energy leaders, technology innovators, project developers, and policy stakeholders.
Positioned as a high level, industry driven platform, the conference will bring together 200 plus decision makers and more than 100 global companies representing developers, EPC companies, utilities, financial institutions, manufacturers, and policymakers. The gathering will focus on the strategic priorities shaping Kenya’s energy transition, including solar deployment, storage integration, distributed energy expansion, financing frameworks, and enabling policy environments for renewable growth.
Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 is honoured to welcome Mr. Alex Kamau Wachira, Principal Secretary, State Department for Energy, Ministry of Energy Kenya, as the Honourable Chief Guest, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to advancing renewable energy development and strengthening Kenya’s leadership in East Africa’s clean energy transformation.
Advisory Board Members
Mr Samson Ondiek, Program Manager, Kenya Green and Resilient Expansion for Energy Program GREEN, Kenya Power
Mr Victor Onyango, State Department of Energy Liaison,,Ministry of Energy Kenya
Speakers
Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 will feature a distinguished line up of senior government officials, industry leaders, and domain experts who will anchor discussions across panels, round table discussions, and strategic sessions.
Mr Ephantus Kamweru, Director of Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)
Ms Margaret Watiri, Renewable Energy Officer, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
Mr Kennedy Omolo Owino, General Manager Infrastructure Development Ag, Kenya Power and Lighting Company
Mr John Mativo, Immediate Former CEO, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
Mr Billy Onyango, County O&M Engineer, Kenya Power
Ms Cynthia Angweya Muhati, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA)
Mr James M. Gatimu, Program Manager Renewables, Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Mr Ronoh Kibet, General Manager Commercial Services, KenGen Kenya
Ms Betty N. Muthoka, Energy Expert, World Energy Council
Mr Troy Barrie, Chief Technology Officer, Ariya Finergy
Mr James Fabola, Chief Financial Officer, GridX Africa
Mr Tonny Mutuku, Chief Executive Officer, Rockwill Green Energy East Africa Limited
Mr Jibril Omar, Chief Executive Officer, OFGEN Africa
Mr Lorenzo Colacicchi, Founder, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Ergon Solair
and many more distinguished experts from across the clean energy ecosystem.
The conference agenda will address the most pressing operational and strategic questions shaping Kenya’s renewable energy sector and the broader East African energy transition.
Key sessions include Grid Expansion and System Planning for Kenya’s Large Scale Renewable Projects, focusing on strengthening grid infrastructure, integrating solar and storage, and enhancing system reliability and flexibility, and Distributed Clean Energy for Community and Enterprise Empowerment in Kenya, exploring the role of solar, mini grids, and C&I solutions in accelerating electrification and economic growth.
Another key session, Policy and Market Reforms to Unlock Private Investment in Kenya’s Clean Energy Sector, will examine regulatory frameworks, financing mechanisms, and strategies to mobilise private capital for large scale and distributed energy deployment.
In addition to the conference sessions, dedicated roundtable dialogues including the Renewable Energy Asset Management Dialogue, Green Finance Forum Kenya 2026 Dialogue, and Solar Project Construction Dialogue will bring together industry stakeholders to address asset performance, financing innovation, project execution, and scalable deployment across Kenya’s clean energy ecosystem.
Alongside the conference, the Kenya Clean Energy Leadership Awards 2026 and the Future Energy Leadership Awards will recognise organisations, teams, and professionals driving innovation, market growth, leadership, and sustainability across solar energy, wind energy, energy storage, smart energy, and electric mobility sectors.
OUR SPONSORS
Government Partner: Ministry of Energy Kenya
Gold Partner: GoodWe Technologies Co., Limited
Pan-African Partner: JA Solar
Premium Solar Inverter and Storage Partner: Lagnuvo Africa Ltd
Session Partners: Jinko, Saj Electric
Exhibition Partner: Imexolutions Limited
Knowledge Partners: W. Giertsen Energy Solutions Ltd, Central Electricals International Limited, Atess Power, Gadgetronix Unlimited Technologies, Hangzhou Vestwoods Technology Co., LTD
Solar Distributor Partner: Power & Sun
Association Partner: Kenya Renewable Energy Association KEREA
Supporting Partners: DREBG, Green Finance Alliance, Somali Green Energy Association
Powered By: SolarQuarter, Energy Storage Pro
Register and Join the Conversation
With Kenya’s clean energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathering tomorrow, this is the moment to be part of the conversations shaping the country’s energy future. Limited seats remain as the event goes live.
Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 | 16 April 2026 | Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya
Secure your spot now: https://events.firstviewgroup.com/5thEditionKenyaCleanEnergy2026#/tickets?affl=marketing&lang=en
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