KENYA, HUAWEI JOIN FORCES TO POWER THE COUNTRY’S SMART, RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE

 By Michael Nyamai - 

NAIROBI, KENYA, AUGUST 11, 2026 — Kenya has strengthened its partnership with Huawei Kenya to accelerate the transition toward a smarter, cleaner, and more renewable-powered energy system.

(L)Sean Lixiang, Director Huawei digital Power Department, (2nd L) Maureen Mwaniki Director public Affairs Huawei Kenya, (C) Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary State Department of Energy, KPLC representative and (R) Eng.Peter Njenga CEO of KenGen during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

The State Department for Energy, in partnership with Huawei Kenya, held the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and technology experts to explore ways of modernising the country’s power system.

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Principal Secretary Alex Wachira said Kenya’s abundant geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar resources provide a strong foundation for a sustainable energy future.

He, however, noted that the growing integration of wind and solar power requires a more flexible, stable, and resilient electricity system.

“The energy transition is therefore not simply about adding more renewable generation. It is also about modernising the electricity grid and transforming the way we plan, operate and manage the power system,” said PS Wachira.

Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary State Department of Energy during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Huawei Kenya Deputy CEO for Public Affairs James Sun Quan said the company remains committed to supporting Kenya’s energy transition through advanced technology.

“Technologies such as grid-forming energy storage and smart grid solutions can help Kenya integrate more renewable energy while keeping the grid stable and reliable. We look forward to continuing this partnership to deliver practical solutions for the country’s power sector.”

Wachira urged stakeholders to prioritise practical, scalable solutions alongside the investment, policy, and regulatory frameworks needed to unlock Kenya’s full energy potential.

“Kenya has a unique opportunity to position itself at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition,” he said.

The forum focused on smart grids, energy storage, digitalisation, and other technologies aimed at strengthening grid stability and supporting Kenya’s renewable energy future.

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