Clean Cooking
Summit
Bringing together key stakeholders to unlock finance and investments for institutional clean cooking solutions across Kenya and beyond
ποΈ Government Leadership
Office of the Special Envoy
Leading Kenya's climate action and clean energy initiatives under the direct mandate of the President of the Republic of Kenya
H.E. Ali D. Mohamed, CBS
Special Envoy for Climate Change
Appointed by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, to lead Kenya's climate action initiatives and coordinate international climate finance efforts. The Special Envoy serves as the principal advisor to the President on climate change matters and oversees the implementation of Kenya's climate commitments.
π― Key Mandate
- β’ Climate finance mobilization
- β’ International climate negotiations
- β’ Clean energy transition leadership
ποΈ Office Structure
- β’ Direct Presidential appointment
- β’ Cabinet-level coordination
- β’ International representation
Office of the President
Republic of Kenya
The Office of the Special Envoy operates under the direct authority of the President, ensuring high-level coordination and implementation of climate initiatives across all government sectors.
Ministry of Energy
& Petroleum
Key implementing partner for clean cooking initiatives, providing policy framework and regulatory support for institutional clean energy solutions across Kenya.
National Treasury
& Economic Planning
Coordinates financial mechanisms and budget allocations for climate initiatives, ensuring sustainable funding for institutional clean cooking programs.
π― Our Mission
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Addressing the Financing Gap
The High-Level Summit on Unlocking Finance and Investments for Institutional Clean Cooking in Kenya is designed to address the critical financing gap that prevents widespread adoption of clean cooking solutions in institutional settings across Kenya and East Africa.
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Building Strategic Partnerships
We bring together investors, policymakers, development finance institutions, and clean cooking technology providers to create innovative funding mechanisms and investment opportunities that can scale clean cooking solutions across Kenya's institutions and beyond.
π Platform Performance
π― Our Focus Areas
We address the key challenges and opportunities in institutional clean cooking finance across multiple strategic areas
π° Innovative Financing
Developing new financial instruments and mechanisms to fund large-scale clean cooking deployments in schools, hospitals, and other institutions across Kenya and East Africa.
ποΈ Policy Framework
Working with government partners to create supportive policy environments that encourage institutional clean cooking investments across Kenya and the region.
β‘ Technology Innovation
Showcasing cutting-edge clean cooking technologies suitable for institutional settings and their comprehensive financing requirements.
π€ Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitating connections between investors, implementers, and beneficiaries to create sustainable partnerships and lasting impact.
π Impact Measurement
Developing comprehensive frameworks to measure and report on the social, environmental, and economic impact of institutional clean cooking investments.
π Market Development
Building sustainable markets for institutional clean cooking solutions through strategic partnerships and comprehensive capacity building initiatives.
π€ Key Partners
Working with leading organizations to drive transformational change in the clean cooking sector across Kenya and East Africa
Global Leadership & Advocacy
Development Finance & Investment
Implementation Support & Capacity
Policy Framework & Regulation
π― Expected Impact
Our initiatives aim to create lasting change in Kenya's institutional cooking landscape
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π° Target investment mobilization for institutional clean cooking solutions
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ποΈ Institutions reached with clean cooking solutions
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π₯ People benefiting from improved institutional cooking facilities
π°πͺ Kenya's Climate Leadership
National Climate Commitments
Kenya's ambitious climate goals and the critical role of institutional clean cooking in achieving our national commitments
NDC Targets
Kenya's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, with clean cooking playing a crucial role in achieving this target.
Energy Transition
Transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2030, with institutional clean cooking solutions serving as a cornerstone of Kenya's renewable energy strategy.
Global Leadership
Leading by example in Africa's climate action, with institutional clean cooking initiatives serving as a model for regional replication and scaling.
Presidential Vision for Clean Cooking
H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH
President of the Republic of Kenya
"Kenya is committed to becoming a global leader in clean energy transition. Our institutional clean cooking initiative will serve as a catalyst for achieving our climate goals while improving the lives of millions of Kenyans. This summit represents our unwavering commitment to mobilizing the necessary finance and partnerships to make this vision a reality."
π Join Our Mission
Be part of the solution to unlock over $492M+ in finance and investments for institutional clean cooking solutions across Kenya and East Africa (Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy)