Today, I had the honor of officially opening the Off-Grid Expo & Conference in Augsburg, under the patronage of the Bavarian State Ministry of Environment and Consumer protection.

We value this platform for bringing together global stakeholders committed to advancing universal energy access, with Kenya as a partner country.

Kenya has made remarkable progress in electricity access — from 29% a decade ago to over 75% today — driven by innovation, strong policy, and investment in off-grid and mini-grid solutions. Over 1.5 million households in remote areas now rely on solar systems and mini-grids that have improved healthcare, education, and livelihoods.

Through initiatives such as KOSAP and the Kenya Energy Compact under the Mission 300 Initiative, we are mobilizing financing and de-risking private investments to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030.

Kenya remains a regional leader in off-grid innovation and welcomes continued collaboration with Germany and global partners to drive clean energy, climate resilience, and inclusive green growth.