Launch event: Powering Rural Growth and Climate Adaptation in Kenya

7.30am EAT, July 5

Radisson Nairobi Upper Hill, Elgon Road, Nairobi, 00100

How can wider access to clean energy create thriving rural communities – unlocking resilience, growth and entrepreneurship?

Find out at the launch of Powering Rural Growth and Climate Adaptation in Kenya, a new policy briefing from the Power Up campaign. Join the conversation with experts from government, business and civil society, and discover examples of trailblazing Kenyan innovation.

This breakfast event will explore the briefing’s domestic policy recommendations, and consider what international support is needed to deliver climate justice for all. The session at the Radisson Nairobi Upper Hill will also feature networking opportunities.

As Kenya prepares to host the crucial Africa Climate Summit 2023 this September, get ahead of the debate with insights into a key climate and development issue.

Agenda

7.30am: Registration
8am: Keynote address, Honourable Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya (TBC)
8.15am: Opening remarks, Dr Pacifica Ogola, Director, Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (TBC)
8.30am: Presentation of Powering Rural Growth and Climate Adaptation in Kenya, Brian Omenyi (Sustainable Energy Access Forum)
8.45am: Panel discussion, Olufunso Somorin (African Development Bank), Arpana Philip (Enviu), Hope Okuthe (Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance)
9.30am: Audience Q&A
9.45am: Wrap up, breakfast and networking

This is an invitation-only event. For more information contact info@powerupnow.org.