Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for the accelerated development of green energy technologies.

While chairing the 19th session of the National Economic Social Council meeting at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Odinga said climate change is currently a major threat to realizing the growth envisaged in the Vision 2030.

The Prime Minister said green energy development could improve energy security in the country which could lower energy costs while at the same time reducing the bill incurred on imported petroleum products.

Odinga said for Kenya’s economic blueprint, the Vision 2030 to succeed, measures ought to be put in place to mitigate the impact of climate change while increasing the capacity for adaptability.

 

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