Governor Mutula Kilonzo jr. Flagged by county officials and development partners during the launch of Makueni county policy at the governors office grounds in wote./HANDOUTMakueni County has launched an ambitious new energy policy that aims to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable power to homes, schools, health centers, and business across its six sub-counties, cementing its place as a national leader in Kenya’s green energy transition.
Unveiled Tuesday in Wote by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., the Energy Policy 2025 builds on a string of successful projects, including 44 solar installations, expanded electricity grid access, and the county’s first clean cooking pilot.
The policy follows the Makueni County Energy Plan 2023–2032, already delivering impact across health, water, agriculture, trade, and gender sectors.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr joins a jig during the launch of Makueni county policy in Wote./HANDOUT
“We’re seeing women sell until late, children studying under streetlights, and crime dropping. That’s what energy justice looks like,” said Governor Kilonzo.
The new policy was developed in collaboration with UK PACT, Strathmore University, World Resources Institute, and Just Energy Transition Africa.
The British High Commission to Kenya, through representative Dan Wilcox, called Makueni’s efforts “trailblazing."
Prof. Izael Da Silva of Strathmore University and Dr. Rebekah Shirley of the World Resources Institute praised Makueni for crafting energy solutions tailored to local needs.
