Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi received His Excellency Dr. Adarsh Swaika, the High Commissioner of India, who made a courtesy call on him at KASNEB offices. We held bilateral discussions focused on the forthcoming India Energy Week (IEW’26) in Goa, India, as well as the shared interests between India and Kenya, reflecting the depth and dynamism of our long-term partnership. We also discussed expanding cooperation in key areas such as renewable energy among other issues anchored in the enduring relationship between our two countries. This encounter underscores a pivotal moment in Kenya’s energy diplomacy, where strategic alliances can propel the nation toward energy security and sustainable development amid global transitions.
In an era where energy transitions define geopolitical strategies, the Wandayi-Swaika dialogue signals Kenya’s proactive engagement with India, a global powerhouse in renewables. India’s hosting of IEW’26 in Goa from February 2026 positions it as a premier platform for showcasing innovations in clean energy, attracting over 50,000 participants and 1,000 exhibitors from across the globe. For Kenya, attending this event is not merely ceremonial; it represents a tangible opportunity to benchmark against India’s ambitious targets, such as achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Wandayi’s emphasis on bilateral discussions highlights how Kenya can leverage this partnership to address chronic challenges like intermittent power supply and high electricity costs, which stifle industrial growth in regions like Siaya County and Luo Nyanza.
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