Kenya and Toyota sign agreement on green energy collaboration

President William Ruto witnessed the signing of the agreement by Cabinet Secretaries Davis Chirchir (Energy), Kipchumba Murkomen (Transport) and Rebecca Miano (Trade) at the Toyota Tsusho Corporation Headquarters in Japan.

According to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the agreement encompasses a wide array of ventures aimed at bolstering Kenya's green energy landscape.

Central to the deal is investments in key projects within the green energy value chain, otably, the Meru Wind Power Project, Menengai Geothermal, and Isiolo Solar Power Projects that are poised to receive substantial support.

The collaboration also seeks to propel the adoption of electrified vehicles, with a specific focus on Hydrogen Electric Vehicles (HEVs). This initiative underscores both parties' commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

In addition to environmental initiatives, the agreement also underscores efforts to fortify Kenya's automotive sector. By enhancing the car assembly industry, the partnership aims to stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities within the country.

President Ruto is in Japan on a State visit expected to strengthen and rekindle bilateral relations between Kenya and Japan.

The visit by Ruto follows Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to Kenya in May 2023 and commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.