Bioenergy Strategy

Ministry of Energy

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Abstract: Bioenergy plays an important role in the domestic and industrial energy needs of Kenyans. It is renewable energy created from natural biological sources, and can be classified into solid, liquid and gaseous forms. Bioenergy in Kenya has not been exploited to its full potential despite numerous efforts that have been made in the past 30 years to address issues touching on its sustainable production, efficient conversion/processing and use. The Government of Kenya is committed to achieving the target of its population enjoying access to modern bioenergy services, including 100% access to clean cooking, by 2028, two years ahead of the schedule set out in the Kenya Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) Action Agenda. Improvements in the bioenergy sector will play a critical role in achieving these targets through sustainable production and efficient use of biomass, waste to energy conversion and development of biofuels. The implementation of this strategy is the first step towards achieving the aspiration of Kenyans of having modern bioenergy solutions by 2030.