Kenya’s energy landscape is defined by a high reliance on biomass for overall consumption and a world-leading renewable-dominant electricity sector. As of early 2026, renewable sources—primarily geothermal, hydro, and wind—account for 90% to 92% of Kenya’s electricity generation.

Kenya is the seventh-largest geothermal producer globally and the largest in Africa. Its grid-connected capacity stood at approximately 3,840.8 MW as of June 2025.

Kenya is positioning itself as a leader in African green hydrogen, leveraging its massive geothermal, wind, and solar resources—which already provide over 90% of its electricity. The government’s Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap targets the first commercial-scale projects to be operational by 2027.