Uhuru Flaunts Multi-Billion Green Projects in Biden Meeting
24 April 2021 - 10:42 am
President Uhuru Kenyatta speaking during a panel discussion at the virtual leaders summit on climate change convened by US President Joe Biden on April 23, 2021.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, April 23, showcased a number of green projects undertaken under his administration during a virtual meeting convened by US president Joe Biden.
The Head of State highlighted the projects as evidence of Kenya s commitment to reduce its greenhouse emissions adding that there were plans to fully move to renewable energy by the year 2050.
Among the projects he flaunted was geothermal energy production which the government has invested billions in.
Kenya to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 32% - Uhuru by KEVIN CHERUIYOT President Uhuru Kenyatta during a panel discussion at the virtual leaders’ summit on climate change convened by US President Joe Biden. Image: PSUC
• Uhuru said Kenya had instituted a plan to progressively provide clean domestic energy for the majority of her households that rely largely on biomass for cooking.
• He added that the country was actively leveraging technology to serve clean energy to rural communities.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has showcased to the global community Kenya s successes in the development of renewable energy, and the use of technology to adapt and mitigate climate change.
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