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Official Summit Agenda
Summit Agenda
High-Level Summit on Institutional Clean Cooking Finance
October 28-29, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya
Summit Agenda
High-Level Summit on Institutional Clean Cooking Finance
October 28-29, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya
Summit Overview
A transformational gathering to unlock scalable finance for institutional clean cooking across Sub-Saharan Africa
Transformational Impact Across Sub-Saharan Africa
October 28, 2025
High-Level Political Dialogue & Investment Showcase
🎯 Government Officials | DFI/MDB Executives | Bilateral Partners | Philanthropies | Private Sector Leaders
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Setting the stage for transformational finance in institutional clean cooking
Welcome coffee & networking
Kenya National Anthem & EAC Anthem
Amb. Ali D. Mohamed, CBS
Special Envoy for Climate Change, Government of Kenya
Dymphna Van der Lans
CEO, Clean Cooking Alliance
• Global institutional cooking landscape • Investment opportunities
Dr. Fatih Birol
Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)
• Energy transition imperatives • Role of institutional cooking
Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng'ngo, EGH
CS, The National Treasury & Economic Planning, Kenya
Hon. Lee Kinyanjui
CS, Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry (MITI), Kenya
Hon. Opiyo J. Wandayi, EGH
CS, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, Kenya
H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto
First Lady of the Republic of Kenya
• Vision for institutional clean cooking transformation
• Government commitment to scalable solutions
High-level networking opportunity
High-Level Finance Panel
💡 "Unlocking Scalable Finance for Institutional Clean Cooking"
Bringing together global finance leaders to commit resources and design solutions
🎙️ Moderator
Wanjira Mathai
Vice President & Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute (WRI)
👥 Distinguished Panelists (7 Global Leaders)
Faustina Fynn-Nyame
Executive Director, CIFF Africa
H.E. Ambassador Sebastian Groth
Ambassador of Germany to Kenya
Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa
President, OPEC Fund for International Development
Paul Russo, EBS
Group CEO, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)
Dr. Jean-Luc Stalon
UNDP Resident Representative, Kenya
Ms. Margaret Kim
CEO, Gold Standard
Mr. Daniel Mainda
CEO, Nairobi International Financial Center Authority (NIFCA)
🎯 Key Discussion Points
• Commitment announcements for institutional clean cooking finance
• Blended finance mechanisms and risk-sharing instruments
• Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models for institutional markets
• Carbon finance and results-based financing opportunities
• Regional scaling strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa
Sectoral Investment Pipeline Presentations
Ready-to-finance institutional clean cooking opportunities across key sectors
Session Moderator: Benson Ireri - Clean Cooking Delivery Unit, Kenya
🏥 Health Sector Pipeline
14,883 health facilities across Kenya
H.E Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. CBS
Governor, Makueni County
H.E Hon. Joshua Irungu, EGH
Governor, Laikipia County
Level 4-6 Hospitals
Large-scale kitchens, 500+ meals/day
Health Centers
Mid-scale operations, 100-500 meals/day
Dispensaries
Small-scale, 50-100 meals/day
🎓 Public Education Pipeline
35,000+ primary & 10,000+ secondary schools
Mr. Harun Yusuf, HSC
CEO, National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK)
Secondary Schools
Boarding facilities, 200-1000 students
Primary Schools
Day & boarding, 100-500 students
Special Schools
Technical & special needs institutions
⛪ Faith-Based Education
Private schools, seminaries & religious institutions
Dr. Catrine Shroff
CEO, Mwangaza Light
Private Schools
High-capacity boarding schools
Religious Institutions
Seminaries, convents, training centers
🏛️ Correctional Facilities
136 prisons housing ~54,000 inmates
Mr. Patrick Mwiti Aranduh, MBS
Commissioner General Prisons Services
Main Prisons
Large facilities, 1000+ inmates
Youth & Women Facilities
Specialized correctional centers
💡 Investment Highlights
• Total pipeline value: $283M annually for Kenya
• 76% facilities already electrified
• Government policy support through KNCTS
• Carbon offset potential: 2.5M tCO2e annually
Private Sector Pitching Session
Clean cooking enterprises pitch technology solutions and institutional-scale business models
Session Moderator: Tim Mwangi - Head of Programs, Practical Action
Mr. Dennis Nderitu
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Electric cooking solutions for institutions
Ms. Mercy Kyalo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Sustainable energy solutions
Justine Abuga
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Clean cooking technology innovations
Peter Scott
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Manufacturing clean cookstoves at scale
Networking Objectives:
• DFI-Enterprise matchmaking
• Bilateral partner discussions
• Investment pipeline reviews
• Partnership formation
Sectoral Deep-Dive Sessions
Focused discussions on sector-specific investment strategies and implementation pathways
🏥 Health Sector Deep Dive
Room A14,883 health facilities investment strategy & implementation
Focus Areas:
Level 4-6 hospitals, health centers, dispensaries
Investment Target:
$85M annual pipeline
🎓 Education Sector Focus
Room B45,000+ schools transformation strategy
Focus Areas:
Primary, secondary, boarding schools
Investment Target:
$120M annual pipeline
🏛️ Correctional Facilities
Room C136 prisons clean cooking solutions
Focus Areas:
Main prisons, youth & women facilities
Investment Target:
$33M annual pipeline
💰 Finance Mechanisms
Room DInnovative financing models & structures
Focus Areas:
Blended finance, EaaS, carbon/RBF
Target Participants:
DFIs, MDBs, LFIs, Carbon developers
Carbon Markets Masterclass
Policy Pathways Panel
Day 1 Closing & Networking
October 29, 2025
Solution Design Labs & Roadmap Development
Collaborative workshops to design actionable finance mechanisms
🎯 Technical Experts | DFIs | Philanthropies | LFIs | Carbon Developers | Policy Specialists
Opening & Framing
Solution Design Workshops
Collaborative design of scalable finance mechanisms for institutional clean cooking
🛠️ Lab 1: Blended Finance
Room ADesigning risk-sharing mechanisms & concessional finance structures
Target Participants:
DFIs, MDBs, Philanthropies, Government
Key Outputs:
Risk-sharing frameworks, guarantee structures
⚡ Lab 2: Energy-as-a-Service
Room BPay-as-you-cook models & equipment financing solutions
Target Participants:
Private Sector, LFIs, Tech Companies
Key Outputs:
EaaS business models, payment systems
🌱 Lab 3: Carbon/RBF
Room CResults-based financing & carbon market mechanisms
Target Participants:
Carbon Developers, Impact Investors
Key Outputs:
Carbon methodologies, RBF structures
Plenary Session
📢 Presenting the Three Pillars of Action
Nairobi Roadmap Development
🗺️ Action Planning for Institutional Clean Cooking
Roadmap Drafting
✍️ Drafting the Nairobi Action Roadmap
High-Level Fireside Chat
💬 Reflections & Implementation Pathway
Summit Closing & CICCA Formation
Commitment announcements and launch of Clean Institutional Cooking Coalition for Africa
Rapporteurs present design lab outputs and recommendations
DFIs, MDBs, and philanthropies announce funding commitments
Clean Institutional Cooking Coalition for Africa
• Founding member announcements • Governance structure • Action plan
Official adoption of the roadmap for scaling across SSA
🎯 Expected Outcomes
• $283M+ annual commitments secured
• CICCA coalition officially launched
• Nairobi Roadmap adopted for SSA scaling
• Next steps and follow-up actions defined
📋 Complete Session Overview
Opening Ceremony
H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto Keynote
High-Level Panel
7 Global Finance Leaders
Investment Showcase
$283M Pipeline Presentation
Innovation Pitches
4 Clean Cooking Enterprises
Design Labs
3 Parallel Workshops
Plenary Session
Lab Outputs & Roadmap
Fireside Chat
Implementation Pathway
Summit Closing
CICCA Launch & Commitments
👥 Key Participants & Speakers
🏛️ Government Leaders
H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto
First Lady of Kenya
Amb. Ali D. Mohamed, CBS
Special Envoy for Climate Change
H.E Amb. Stephan Schonemann
Ambassador of Denmark
🌍 International Leaders
Dr. Fatih Birol
Executive Director, IEA
Dymphna Van der Lans
CEO, Clean Cooking Alliance
Wanjira Mathai
VP Africa, World Resources Institute
💼 Finance & Private Sector
DFI/MDB Representatives
World Bank, IFC, AfDB
Foundation Leaders
CIFF, Rockefeller, IKEA
Clean Cooking Enterprises
BURN, IGNIS, ECOBORA
🎯 Expected Summit Outcomes
Finance Commitments
$283M+ annual commitments for Kenya institutional clean cooking
Strategic Partnerships
New alliances between DFIs, governments, and enterprises
Nairobi Roadmap
Action plan for scaling across Sub-Saharan Africa
📄 Read the Full Concept Note
Understand the background, challenges, and opportunities behind this summit
Read Concept Note →