Gender and energy country briefs: Kenya

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Abstract: Kenya’s national development blueprint,Vision 2030,recognises energy as a core enabler to fight poverty and a catalyst for the Sustainable Development Goals. With a Gender Index close to the average for the African continent,gender gaps remain a barrier to equal benefits and energy access for all. To achieve this,deliberate efforts need to be made to ensure inclusivity and responsiveness in all programmes and policies. This brief provides insights into the current status of gender and energy in Kenya through a policy analysis. It presents key data,an overview of the institutional set-up focusing on gender and energy,and an analysis of barriers and opportunities based on expert review of policy documents and consultations with key stakeholders. This leads to a set of recommendations for effective integration of gender in energy planning,implementation and monitoring.